Dialogos

Thanasis Georgiou: The work is addressed to those who still feel the value of collectivity

Published February 15, 2026, 12:02
Thanasis Georgiou: The work is addressed to those who still feel the value of collectivity

Actor Thanasis Georgiou discusses Loula Anagnostaki's play “To Those Who Listen to Me”, presented at the THOC. Georgiou emphasizes that the play is addressed to those who appreciate collectivity and genuine communication, as well as those who wish to defend their difference. The performance examines the need for public confession and resistance, prompting audiences to question their role in society. Georgiou notes that Anagnostaki's writing is timeless as it illuminates the depth of human relationships and seeks the essentials of life. Although Anagnostaki's works originate from the post-war trauma, their themes transcend this framework and touch upon universal human values. The play was written in 2003, when globalization and migration had not yet been fully understood. However, Anagnostaki anticipated the challenges of the future and raised the alarm about the need for personal resistance and revolution. Today, in an era of rising racism, refugee crises, and the continued devaluation of human life, the play's message remains particularly relevant. Georgiou stresses that the performance attempts to emphasize the quality of public confession, inviting the audience to become narrators of their own resistance and to express their thoughts freely.