The Eulogy by Iakovos Kambanellis, performed by Michael Dukakis in London

A razor-sharp dark comedy by the late Iakovos Kambanellis, widely regarded as the patriarch of modern Greek theatre, The Eulogy – Ο Επικήδειος is a brilliant satire that remains as relevant and biting as ever. This clever and deeply human play follows a fictional Greek writer who convinces his friend that they should write each other’s eulogies—an absurd yet strangely poignant scheme to achieve literary fame before death.

Directed by Tatiana Skanatovits and performed by the exceptional Michael Dukakis, this one-man show has captivated audiences in Athens, London, and New York. Dukakis brings Kambanellis’s text to life with emotional depth, razor-sharp wit, and masterful comic timing, delivering a performance that is both hilarious and moving. His portrayal of the self-absorbed yet vulnerable writer has received critical acclaim for its honesty, nuance, and emotional range.

“His genius emotional intelligence… had the peculiarity of making you laugh and be moved simultaneously.”
— Yianna Katsageorgi, Editor-in-Chief, The National Herald

“Michael Dukakis gave the performance of his life… the audience did not stop laughing.”
— Anthoula Daniil, Theatre Critic, Ph.D.

“Impeccable technique and talent… like invisible music of light that vibrates the audience.”
— Kalliopi G. Rapanaki, Theatre Critic

“What an actor! What a holy rage, Dionysian and inexhaustible. Phantasmagoric ambivalence, orchestra-man—may he always perform alone, with thousands of spectators laughing ecstatically in front of him. Not to be missed.”
— Konstantinos Bouras, Ph.D.

Performed in Greek with English subtitles.