The performance that left its own unique mark
on the Greek theatrical scene comes to life at the
Theatron of the «Hellenic Cosmos» Cultural Centre.
The new major production of the Foundation of the Hellenic World,
directed by Petros Zoulias,
starring
Eleonora Zouganeli, Dimitris Gkotsopoulos
and featuring Giannis Zouganelis
together with 28 actors and musicians on stage.
Singing by Kostas Triantafyllidis and the entire cast.
The Foundation of the Hellenic World presents for the 2025-2026 theatrical season the performance “Our Big Circus” by Iakovos Kampanellis, directed by Petros Zoulias. The play follows, in both a dramatic and humorous way, the course of Greek history from Antiquity to the Civil War. The songs, with music by Stavros Xarchakos, performed by a live orchestra on stage, alternate with the narration and create a work full of emotion and historical references.
“Our Big Circus” is a wonderful folk theatrical celebration that contains all the joy, passion, and pain of Romiosyni. The great author, Iakovos Kampanellis, says that the idea for the work is based on the fact that our country, in all eras, resembles Cronus, who eats his own children. Yesterday, today, and perhaps tomorrow. At times a satirical commentary, at others a dramatic cry, the play embraces the entire history of our land.
Petros Zoulias characteristically states: “Like another Aristophanes, who does not ignore Brecht, Kampanellis creates theatre within theatre. With flawless craftsmanship, he scratches old national wounds, dreams, betrayals. The music of our great Stavros Xarchakos, and the songs, elevate the stage narration in a unique way. Tears follow laughter, creating in the audience all possible emotions.”
The Foundation of the Hellenic World stages a grand production, with a large cast and live orchestra, honoring once again the Greek work and its timeless value.
