The Last Lunch at Athens newest English-speaking theatre

Theatre of the No, Athens newest English-speaking theatre, presents “The Last Lunch”, a musical tragicomedy, written by Yoel Wulfhart, directed by Manos Tsotras and music composed by Ian Blunsdon.

Opening for the first time outside America on Friday May 17th, for a limited run through, the production promises a blend of laughter, wit and wisdom.

A surreal, modernist farce, a menu of laughter and food for thought, that shines a light on the lives we hope and pretend to live. Set in a world where Jesus walks among us, teaching selfless love, while confronting human indifference and selfishness, the play delves into the complexities of existence with humor and insight.

At the “table” of The Last Lunch, Jesus arrives to save and elevate his people, but they baptize him in a mop bucket, are unable or unwilling to love, offer up prayers with selfish motives, and are obsessed with money, sex and personal success. As a result, He decides to spend his time playing Sudoku and avoiding talk of a “Second Coming”.

The play confronts this existential question head-on, challenging audiences to reconsider their perspectives on life, joy, and meaning.

Our menu promises an experience that serves more than just food. “You might notget what you want, but you won’t get what you expect either, and you definitely won’t think the same way again”

Theatre of The NO- Background: A new English-speaking theatre opened on 18 th April 2024 in the centre of Athens, with the production “Waiting For Godot” by S.Beckett. A theatre thats embraces diversity and creativity, welcoming new writers and creators from Greece and around the world to share their voices on our stage. From thought-provoking dramas to avant-garde experiments, our programming will encompass a wide range of genres and styles, including Modernist, Absurdist, and Experimental Theatre, Music, Poetry and Performance Art.

Cast

Cherna Zweiudder: Ilia A. Pappa
Pilate Totengraber/ Gravedigger/Pizza delivery man: Constantinos Adraktas
John Rosenberg/ Peter Pagenstecher/ Tupac Shakur/ Voice: Giorgos Hatzikiriakos
Mark Zukerberger/John the Baptist/Chico Marx: Anestis Ishnopoulos
Luke Pomerantz/Abarbanel: Michalis Theodorakis
Judas Wulfhenstein: Michael Trochanis
Jesus Morecheek: Leonidas Mikropoulos
Eshtael Kirschenbaum: Chara Lianou
Virginia Blumenkrantz/Lexus Pomerantz: Denia Mimerini
Tiffany Schmukler: Elia Verganelaki
Mary Magdalenzweicheeck: Ivi Kotsona
Mary Magdalenzweicheeck A/Saleslady/Activist: Margarita Papazoglou
Mary Magdalenzweicheeck Β/Rosencrantz’ wife: Cherinne Retal