“BIG BOYS” By Rich Orloff At Theatre Of The No

THEATRE OF THE NO, Athens' first English-speaking theatre, presents the award-winning dark comedy “BIG BOYS”, by acclaimed American playwright Rich Orloff, under the direction of Yoel Wulfhart.

A fast-paced, razor-sharp satire, this contemporary play humorously and sarcastically exposes the dark side of workplace competition and the human need for validation and dominance. Offering a hilarious and incisive exploration of power, ambition, and male desire, the play premieres on Friday, March 7th, and runs every Friday and Monday at 20:00.

This two-character comedy delves into the absurd and often dark dynamic between a self-satisfied, grandiose, and amoral boss and his insecure, ethical, yet deeply unhappy assistant. Set within the confines of a single office, the play becomes a battleground where power, ambition, and morality collide in a high-stakes game of manipulation and survival.

With surreal touches and influences from the Vaudeville theatrical genre, the play evokes the subversive comedies of the Marx Brothers, with razor-sharp dialogue and situations that flirt with chaos, creating an explosive effect. Featuring razor-sharp dialogue and chaotic situations that create an explosive mix of laughter and deeper reflection.

The play, awarded at the InterPlay International Play Festival and with the Auricle Award, has been successfully staged in the U.S. and across Europe. The Athens production marks the 12th global presentation of the play, which recently premiered in Finland.

About the Playwright: Rich Orloff is internationally recognized for his sharp comedies. His works, including Funny as a Crutch, The Naked Truth, and Romantic Fools, have been performed over 120 times worldwide, from New York to Madrid and even Antarctica.

Playwright: Rich Orloff

Director: Yoel Wulfhart

Assistant Director - Stage Manager: David Rawstron

Assistant Director B: Nikos Fytas

Music by Philippos Peristeris

Lighting Designer: Fernanda Balcells

Cast

Victor: Konstantinos Fragkos
Norman: Giannis Oichaliotis
Norman: Konstantinos Michail (performing on: 28/3, 31/3, 25/4, 28/4)

Photography: Nikos Pagonakis

Video: Nikos Pagonakis, Nikos Fytas

Poster design: Sotiria Bramou

Set-Custom Designer: Panagiota Lafazani

Social Media:Kallia Gerakianaki

PR & Communication: Eleftheria Sakareli

Production: Fail Better Productions

Performance Dates: 7th March – 23nd May
Every Friday & Monday at 20:00 No performances on: 18/4, 21/4, 2/5 & 9/5

Notes: The play is performed in English.

The theatre also offers a bar with affordable prices (beer 3€, drinks 6-8€)

Tickets: 15€
Limited deal: 20 tickets available at 5€ at the box office (arrival by 19:00 required)