When We Hid an Angel, 2009

Multiple characters (minimum cast: 5 – 3 male, 2 female)

Angela Darlasi

Based on the novel with the same title                                                                                 

Four villages (East, West, North and South), a school in the middle of nowhere, maize fields, three trees, arid landscapes and a circus with a torn tent constitute the theatrical space of the story.

Sergios, Toto and little Rallou discover a small wounded creature among the maize fields; they believe it is an angel, brought to Earth through the rain.

A teacher who wants a better future for his children, a crook, violent uncle in search of a treasure, a policeman who secretly plays the violin, the manager of a circus, an acrobat, a librarian and a blind poet who steal books are just some of the grownups that appear in the play; some act as allies and others as enemies in the three children’s’ effort to save a wounded angel, shortly before the war breaks out.

A humanist and anti-war play, for older children and young adults.

The play was awarded the 2010 State Prize for Best Play for children and young adults. 

PLAYS

Pieces, 2011

3 male - 3 female

When We Hid an Angel, 2009

Multiple characters (minimum cast: 5 – 3 male, 2 female)

ESSAYS

ANGELAS DARLASI’S THEATRE

Images of Reversal

 

Apart from being a theatre critic, filmmaker and writer, Angeliki Darlasi is also a serious dramatist, wit...