PERFORMANCES
The Crutches
A whole state, where life runs smoothly, is concerned when their beloved King gets seriously injured. Therapists of every kind, from all over the world, come to the rescue. They succeed, at the expense, however, of his permanent disability and the obligation to move only with the help of a pair of crutches. Then the king gives the order: “Everyone must walk with crutches otherwise be sentenced to death”. Thus, after some time no one walks like they did before. One day a foreigner, who still walks without crutches, appears and calls people to do the same.
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So this is how we landed as a group in the incredible and diverse landscape of the world of theatre. Our forever and ever favorite creators-Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin- were our inspiration for turning this memorable folktale from India, of numerous characters, kingsmen, witches, palaces, cities, jungles and adventures, into an early 20’s urban silent comedy with live piano music. This timeless parable always reminds us of the challenges of liberty, freedom of thought and expression, human rights and true human needs.
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PERFORMANCES
The Crutches
CREDITS
Adaptation: Art Vouveau Theatre Company
Director: Danai Tikou
Set – Costume designer: Helen Vardava
Choreography: Camilo Bentancor
Original Music- Piano: John Selekos
Lighting designer: Pericles Mathiellis
Photos: Orfeas Emirzas, Manos Megaloudis
Cast: Tassos Dimitropoulos, Afroditi Kleovoulou, Thanasis Megalopoulos, Christos Paliogiannis, Phivos Symeonidis, Maria Psarologou
❝ It is a project of high quality with a timeless and universal message at the heart of it❞
Y. Moschos, clickatlife.gr
❝ The six actors use all their expressive means, except their voice, with tremendous generosity. A celebration of physical theatre.❞
M. Limperopoulou, stasinews.gr
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