“Makriyannis”

Event Details

The Creative Drama & Arts and the Greek Community of Melbourne present the theatrical performance 'Makriyannis,' a theatrical monologue based on the 'Memoirs' of General Makriyannis.

General Makriyannis is undoubtedly one of the leading figures of the 1821 Greek revolution. He played a prominent role in battles as well as in the political scene of the newly established Greek state. In his memoirs (1800 – 1850), he references historical events, critical battles, and critiques the politicians and military leaders of his time. He decided to learn to read and write at the age of 32 to write his memoirs: “And whatever I note down, I do so because I cannot bear to see injustice suffocating justice. Therefore, I learned to read and write in my old age, and I am doing this unrefined writing…”

The memoirs of General Makriyannis hold both historical and literary value. He writes in a language of his own invention, without periods or pauses, based on spoken language. However, through his simplicity, he manages to capture the Greek soul and moves us with his disarming words. Makriyannis remains ever-relevant.

In the performance, we follow the significant events of the Greek Revolution, from the birth of Makriyannis and his first mission in Patras in March 1821, to the 'conspiracy' for the signing of the Constitution by Otto in September 1843.

CAST & CREATIVE
Director - Performer: Jeremy Artis
Pre-recorded voices: Antonis Vaxevanidis, Kostas Stefanidis, and Odysseas Krypotos
Translation - Subtitle Editing: Eleni Baveli
Program Coordinator: Katerina Poutachidou

Suitable for ages 15 and above

This performance includes the use of lighting effects.