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Satirical Revue 'Tρώei Story 30 Chronia Tóra' Airs Saturday on MEGA

Satirical Revue 'Tρώei Story 30 Chronia Tóra' Airs Saturday on MEGA

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The MEGA television channel will air the satirical revue "Tρώei Story 30 Chronia Tóra" on Saturday, July 4th at 10:00 PM.
  • The show satirizes modern Greek characteristics like temperament, grumbling, obsessions, and daily habits, using food as a central theme.
  • Directed by and starring Markos Seferlis, the revue features a cast of familiar faces and comedic characters commenting on the excesses of the era.

The MEGA television channel is set to broadcast the satirical revue "Tρώei Story 30 Chronia Tóra" this Saturday, July 4th, at 10:00 PM. This theatrical production promises a humorous look at contemporary Greek life, using food as a central metaphor to explore the nation's quirks and habits. The show aims to satirize the "Neo-Hellenic" temperament, including their grumbling, obsessions, and daily routines, all presented with a vibrant rhythm and musicality.

Directed by and starring Markos Seferlis, the revue places a spotlight on a world that oscillates between reality television cooking shows and chaotic family meals. Familiar public figures and imaginative characters populate this world, offering commentary and consumption that humorously reflects the excesses of the current era. Seferlis, in his directorial note, describes the anxiety that accompanies each new production: "Every time I stage a show, I'm consumed by the worry of whether it will be as well-received as the last. I fret about whether the audience will truly laugh. I'm curious if I can satisfy new viewers too. But all that stops when I hear the first laugh. The first applause. That's when my 'Tρώei Story' ends, and our shared journey into the land of laughter and entertainment begins."

"Tρώei Story 30 Chronia Tóra" captures the essence of a society that, despite its many disagreements, finds common ground around the dining table. The production is presented as a television experience with an authentic theatrical pulse, featuring a cast including Giannis Kapetanios, Savvas Tasiou, Areti Zachariadou, Stelios Kritikos, Zoza Metaxa, and Zoe Alexouli. The texts and song lyrics are by Markos Seferlis and Stelios Papadopoulos. The show airs every Saturday at 10:00 PM on MEGA.

Every time I stage a show, I'm consumed by the worry of whether it will be as well-received as the last. I fret about whether the audience will truly laugh. I'm curious if I can satisfy new viewers too. But all that stops when I hear the first laugh. The first applause. That's when my 'Tρώei Story' ends, and our shared journey into the land of laughter and entertainment begins.

— Markos SeferlisSeferlis describes his pre-show anxieties and the moment the audience's reaction takes over.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.