PANOPTICON

Inspired by Jeremy Bentham’s Panopticon and Michel Foucault’s theory of internalized surveillance, PANOPTICON explores the psychological tension between control and freedom. Red hands appear as symbols of constant monitoring, manipulating a body that represents the human spirit resisting a mechanized, conformist existence. Oscillating between order and chaos, the character navigates the conflict between ego, superego, and subconscious, questioning identity, visibility, and the pressure to perform. The work reflects on the paradox of seeking recognition while feeling unseen, revealing a soul struggling within a system that demands predictability.

“A brilliantly grotesque solo by Vasiliki Papapostolou” – The Spectator (UK)

There will be a break between the two performances of the evening.