LIKE A WILD HORSE

“Like a Wild Horse”

Like a Wild Horse draws inspiration from the personal experiences of its creator, Asimo Stavropoulou. Weaving a narrative through poems and dialogues, the work delves into the complexity of identity and the process of self-discovery.

In this context, it follows the journey of Joe, a person who does not fit into the gender binary. As Joe transforms and seeks to fully inhabit their body, they encounter—and reconnect with—people who are attached to previous versions of themself.

One of the central conflicts of the piece is the relationship with the father. Interspersed dreams, expressed through dance, reveal deeper fears and unconscious struggles.

While the protagonist attempts to redefine theirself, the narrative continues with the visit of a former partner, which triggers another confrontation with the past and the older fragments of their identity. As Joe changes, their relationships are redefined.

Dance, as in ancient tragedy, serves as a witness to the protagonist’s inner struggle. Hovering between reality and dream, the work illuminates the unconscious and the individual’s need to be set free, “like a wild horse.”

“The body, like a beast, wants to charge at the orange trees, naked, to speak a truth.”

Ticket Prices: €15 regular | €10 reduced (students, unemployed, persons with disabilities, over 65, families with many children) | €5 free entry (from the PLIFA box office, first-come, first-served, if seats are available)

Recommended Age: 12+