Dirty Granny Tales return to ETB | IPAC with their latest production, The Philanthropist.
Influenced by the decay of our modern era, the ensemble creates an ironic, circus of horror setting where haunting melodies meet visual storytelling. In an ideal society, a monster disrupts the harmony until the eponymous philanthropist appears as a savior. But is he truly a hero? Moving beyond their role as narrators, the musicians are now the lead characters, utilizing live looping techniques to transform into one-person orchestras.
This multi-sensory experience merges 2D animation projections, puppet theater and physical dance into a dark, gothic fable. It is a world born from a romantic yet decaying music box, where every note raises a question and every shadow hides a truth.
THE CAST & CREW
• Stavros Mitropoulos: Vocals, Mandolin, Mandola, Cello, Percussion, Flute, Synthesizer. (Role: The Journalist)
• Christina Syriopoulou: Piano, Vocals, Synthesizer. (Role: The Journalist 2)
• Michalis Kasvikis: Percussion. (Role: The Citizen)
• George Smak: Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Flute, Melodica, Synthesizer. (Role: The Citizen 2)
• Stavros Psyllakis: Dance, Puppetry. (Multi-roles)
• Dimitra Daskalou: Cantine Woman
- Fri, May 15 | 8pm
Main Stage - Sat, May 16 | 8pmMain Stage
- Sun, May 17 | 8pmMain Stage
- Thurs, May 21 | 8pmMain Stage
- Fri, May 22 | 8pmMain Stage
- Sat, May 23 | 8pmMain Stage
Written & Directed by Stavros Mitropoulos | Music Composition by Stavros Mitropoulos | Set, Costume & Character Design by Stavros Mitropoulos, Dionysis Andriopoulos | Animation Projections by Stavros Mitropoulos | Puppet Construction by Dionysis Andriopoulos | Lighting Design by Alexandros Alexandrou | Lighting Manipulation by George Petratos