MOLLY BLOOM

Aglaia Pappas – Greece

This one-woman show is based on "Penelope", the last chapter of James Joyce's ULYSSES. Written without punctuation, the Molly-Penelope monologue is a real challenge. With a breathtaking speed, the actress has to move between the present and the past, melancholy and passion, violence and affection, boredom and strain: a tangle of secret thoughts, silent joy, open sexuality, and day-dreaming. The main theme is the nature of relations between a man and a woman. The housewife Molly, torn between her husband Poldy and her lover Boylan, recalls her past encounters with men, including her first passionate meeting with her husband. Aglaia Pappas is an experienced and talented actress. Her Molly Bloom (first ULYSSES translation by Socrates Kapsaskis into Greek from 1990) is an independent interpretation, far from any sexual and social clichês.

Duration: 60 minutes (without a break)
Language: Greek

Monday, 03.03., 21.00, STUDIO IM SCHAUSPIELHAUS

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IPHIGENIA

Aglaia Pappas – Greece

Iphigenia, the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytaemnestra was sacrificed by her father to appease Artemis so that the Greek fleet could sail for Troy from Aulis. In accordance with another legend Iphigenia did not die at Aulis but was replaced by Artemis with a stag for the sacrifice and the goddess carried her off to Tauris where she presided over the great sanctuary of Artemis. Iphigenia fled from Tauris with the palladium of Artemis together with her brother Orestes and Pylades who had been searching for her. With Orestes and Pylades she finally reached Greece and according to the tradition died at Megara. Inspired by the legend, the tragedian Euripides wrote two plays round her character, Iphigenia in Aulis and Iphigenia in Tauris. Iphigenia is most remembered on account of her own sacrifice, whether she died on the altar or not. But the deeds of her alleged father Agamemnon who was held responsible for her plight, were neither forgotten nor forgiven, and they contributed to the downfall of this powerful king, who although victorious in a great war, was defeated within the walls of his own home. Aglaia Pappas' monologue is based on IPHIGENIA IN TAURIS and deals with the question of (self-)sacrifice. After the performance, Ms. Pappas invites her audience to an informal discussion combined with the tasting of Greek wine.

Duration: 60 minutes (without a break)

Language: Greek

Tuesday, 04.03., 20.00, KUNSTHALLE KIEL, ANTIKENSAMMLUNG