As part of the Sydney Fringe Festival, Greek Australian singer Tasoula Kallenou will appear alongside Tony Nikolakopoulos, Katrina Retallick and Melinda Nassif in Love in the Age of Terror, a musical adaptation from Professor Edward Spence’s performance philosophy work presented with a modern twist.
In contemporary settings, the characters Zeus and Venus are discussing their personal understanding of the idea of love in disagreement of love existence.
Zeus, an artist turned philosopher, presents his arguments, recalling ancient philosophers, that love is what makes everything valuable in our existence. He refers to Plato’s Symposium as his personal bible in overcoming a life threatening accident.
Venus is a sceptical character in regards to the existence of love. She represents contemporary ideas quoting Kant, Schopenhauer and embodying a pessimistic view of the world. A thespian practitioner and an adopted orphan mishandled by people.
In disagreement with Zeus they start quoting from Plato’s Symposium, where we see on stage the philosophical characters Diotima and Socrates come to life. If love exists life can exist too.
Written by Professor Edward Spence and Tasoula Kallenou, Sydney Greek band Oxymoron under the direction of Nikos Sousamidis sings the music.
A musical adaptation from Professor Spence’s performance philosophy work, Love in the Age of Terror will take place on Saturday 27 September at LazyBones Lounge, 2/294 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville. For tickets and further details visit www.performancephilosophyplays.com