- Karagioz,
- 2015
Playwright: Eugenia Dagla
- The play is based on the true story of Nikolaos Spyriounis, the playwright’s grandfather’s brother, who was killed during the Greek Civil War in 1946. Drawing on the tradition of Greek Shadow Theatre, the text speaks of an Age of Shadows — the tragic years of the Civil War. In contrast to Karagiozis, the beloved Greek folk hero, KARAGIOZ is the embodiment of Evil, teaching the KOLLITIRIA — the peoples of the world — the lessons of Discord and Hatred. When the brothers-in-spirit end up killing one another at the end of the play, KARAGIOZ emerges triumphant and awards them “Top marks with distinction!” The KOLLITIRIA have learned his lesson well…