On Shadows and Men

Based on the legend of the creation of Karagiozis

Karagiozis is the master builder at the construction of Brusha Pasha’s new palace which is delayed as Karagiozis makes fun all the time with the workers. After being threatened by the Pasha and advised by Hadjiavatis, he becomes by coincidence a hero for the workers and a nightmare for the Pasha. The art of storytelling meets Karagiozis shadow theatre and live music, through a river of legendary moments which is reborn every time we narrate it, just like all the archetypical stories. Legends are untouchable moments that derive from the past as well as from the present. Time and space become relevant, power and revolution need re-foundation anew, image and essence behind it compete with each other, propaganda and conscience are mixed up, wealth and poverty become unable to produce a sense of identity. Comedy and tragedy coexist in a performance where shadows dominate – as subject and an expressive means.

Narration: Marina Katsari
Shadow Theatre: Thodoris Kostidakis
Ney: Alkis Agathocleous
Lute: Vaggelis Gettos
Adaptation: Vaggelis Gettos