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 Gotsopoulos
and featuring Yiannis Zouganelis
along with 28 actors and musicians on stage.
Kostas Triantafyllidis and the entire cast sing.
The Foundation of the Hellenic World presents for the 2025–2026 theatrical season the performance “Our Big Circus” by Iakovos Kambanellis, directed by Petros Zoulias. The play follows, in a dramatic yet humorous way, the course of Greek history from Antiquity to the Civil War. The songs, composed by Stavros Xarchakos, are performed by a live on-stage orchestra and alternate with the narration, composing a work full of emotion and historical references.
“Our Big Circus” is a marvelous popular theatrical celebration that holds within it all the joy, passion, and pain of Greek identity. The great playwright, Iakovos Kambanellis, says that the idea for the play is based on the notion that our country, in all eras, resembles Cronus, who devours his own children. Yesterday, today, and perhaps tomorrow. At times satirical commentary and at others a dramatic cry, the work embraces the entire history of our land.
Petros Zoulias characteristically notes: “Like another Aristophanes, who does not ignore Brecht, Kambanellis creates theatre within theatre. With flawless craftsmanship he scrapes old national wounds, dreams, betrayals. The music of our great Stavros Xarchakos and the songs elevate the stage narrative in a unique way. Tears are followed by 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 play and its timeless value.
