The Republic of Baklava Takes the Stage at Paribu Art on June 6–7
Internationally acclaimed, The Republic of Baklava offers a unique theatrical experience that blends absurd comedy with sharp satire.
Two young people from different cultures—one Turkish, the other Greek—fall in love and open a baklava shop together. But when they encounter historical tensions and social prejudices, they find an unusual solution: founding their own “independent state.”
This extraordinary venture soon turns into an ironic story that questions identity, borders, and belonging. By portraying the birth, rise, and fall of a fictional microstate, the play presents a contemporary perspective on nationalism, political systems, and individual freedoms.
Constructed in a documentary style, the production moves fluidly between reality and fiction. With powerful performances and incisive humor, it both entertains and provokes thought.
Take your place in this world where identities are redefined and borders are challenged.
Credits
Written by: Gerasimos Bekas, Michalis Pitidis, Anestis Azas
Designed & Directed by: Anestis Azas
Assistant Director & Dramaturgy Consultant: Michalis Pitidis
Set Design: Eleni Stroulia
Set Design Collaboration: Zaira Falirea
Costume Design: Vassilia Rozana
Lighting Design: Eliza Alexandropoulou
Music & Sound Design: Panagiotis Manouilidis
Choreography: Zoe Hadjiantoniou
Video: Dimitris Zachos
Executive Producer: Kostis Panagiotopoulos
Cast: Cem Yiğit Üzümoğlu, Katerina Mavrogeorgi, Giorgos Katsis, Gary Salomon
Event Information
Intermission: None
Additional Info: Performed in Greek and English with Turkish surtitles
Paribu Art
