Production Overview
- Play Title: Twelve (Δώδεκα)
- Playwright: Panagiotis Petropoulos
- Director: Emmanuel G. Mavros
- Production Company: Medea Pictures
- Venue: Dromos Theatre (Kypseli, Athens)
- Genre: Psychological Drama / Existential Thriller
- Cast: Nikos Panopoulos, Yannis Apostolides
Plot Summary
When we talk about human rights, none of us immediately think of the name Roger Casement.
Why is that?
Who was this man, really? Which of the persecuted did he fight for? Why was he condemned?
The father of human rights, Roger Casement, confesses his turbulent life from inside his cell to the prison’s Catholic priest, Father Carey, just a few hours before his execution. He has twelve hours to say it all…
How can a whole lifetime fit into twelve hours so that history’s violation of human rights by corporations and governments does not repeat itself? The man who fought for the dignity of the indigenous peoples of the Congo and the Amazon, the Irish revolutionary, the homosexual. A life filled with struggles, heartbeats, betrayal, and a story that repeats itself through different evolutionary means.
He only has twelve hours!
Key Themes & Style
- Human Condition & Guilt: The narrative delves into themes of accountability, moral choices, isolation, and psychological endurance under extreme circumstances.
- Ensemble Dynamics: Written by Panagiotis Petropoulos, the script relies heavily on strong character interactions, rapid dialogue, and escalating interpersonal conflict.
- Atmospheric Direction: Directed by Emmanuel G. Mavros, the production utilizes the close-quarters, immersive stage of Dromos Theatre to heighten the feeling of suspense, claustrophobia, and emotional intensity.
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