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Excerpts from Gregory Emfietzs's Sisyphus Distressing, premiered at IKLECTIK (London, 7/11/2017) and then toured around London.

Sisyphus Distressing is an experimental music & theatre show, built around the myth of Sisyphus, as it was seen through the eyes of Albert Camus. It compares the absurdity of man's life with the situation of Sisyphus, a figure of Greek mythology who was condemned to repeat forever the same meaningless task of pushing a boulder up a mountain, only to see it roll down again. A typical fairy tale, it explores endless repetition and meaninglessness, struggle and failure, as well as (some sort of controversial) hope for what might come next...

Devised by Gregory Emfietzis, Sisyphus Distressing focuses on the values, ethics and struggles of modern society, inspired by the well-known myth. A highly emotional sonic journey melded with a variety of non-musical elements, including drama, lighting, movement, and video. The project is supported by the Arts Council of England and the Hinrichsen Foundation.

Metapraxis Ensemble:
Gregory Emfietzis (concept/composition/production),
Neil Georgeson (piano/narration),
Angela Hui (percussion),
Ilze Ikse (flutes), Loukia Loulaki (cello),
Myrto Loulaki (voice),
Rebecca Raimondi (violin)

Collaborators:
Kyveli Anastasiadi (videography),
Edd Cross (filmography / photography),
Alma Daskalaki (production),
Damian Posse (production / videography),
Mayra Stergiou (direction)

Supported and funded by the Hinrichsen Foundation & Arts Council England
More information: https://www.emfietzis.com