Karagiozis in 31 B.C. in Alexandria

What is the relationship between Goebbels and Hadjiavatis? Cavafy and Cleopatra? Nionios and Churchill? And in what way is a monkey bite responsible for the Asia Minor expedition? Artifactory presents the shadow puppet performance for children and grown-ups Karagiozis in 31 B.C. in Alexandria, inspired by C.P. Cavafy’s poem “In 31 B.C. in Alexandria”.

The piece discusses the naval battle of Actium, a significant event in the Hellenistic antiquity era. It provides a unique perspective that raises contemporary issues related to   misinformation, the peculiar nature of war, and the impact of fake news on shaping public opinion. The performance is part of the interdisciplinary, multi-faceted project Cavafy: 4 poems about Nikopolis, which aims to link Cavafy’s poetic universe and his connection to antiquity, as portrayed in these four poems, with the archaeological site of Nikopolis and its history.