Η Στέλλα με τα Κόκκινα Γάντια

Agia Fylaxeos Lyceum, within the framework of the 37th Pancyprian School Theatre Competition, presents the play “Stella with the Red Gloves” by Iakovos Kambanellis, adapted by Konstantinos Arvanitakis.

In a 1950s nightclub called “Paradise”, Stella sings and lives her life freely, refusing to conform to the limits imposed by society on women of that era. Strong-willed and uncompromising, she chooses to define her own life and love. One night she meets Milto, a man deeply in love with her, yet trapped in the prevailing social attitudes of the time. Their relationship develops into a dangerous conflict between love and the need for control.

Around them, the people of “Paradise”—Maria, Dimitris, Spyros, and Anneta—become witnesses to a story in which love turns into possession and freedom into a threat. The only one who from the very beginning has a premonition of the tragedy that will unfold is Chrysa, but even she does not act in time; she does nothing, she does not save her.

Stella with the Red Gloves is a timeless social drama that sheds light on the position of women in a patriarchal society and raises questions about the meaning of love, “honour,” and personal choice. A play that, despite the era in which it was written, remains tragically relevant.

Cast
Chrysa: Dimitra Panagiotou, Eleni: Nicole Perikleous, Alekos: Matthaios Mikellidis Maria: Mary Papalouka, Anneta: Nefeli Konstantinou, Stella: Agni Kounouni Spyros: Andreas Petrakis, Dimitris: Konstantinos Christodoulou, Nikos: Simos Kotsōnis, Antonis: Sofronis Pappas, Mother: Chrysovalanto Ioannou, Miltos: Nikolas Theodorou

Music
Piano: Andreas Petrakis, Cello – Violin: Mary Theodosio
Artistic Direction – Direction: Rena Tapakoudi

Duration: 90'

Tickets: € 8