Following the success and consecutive sold-out shows of the first performance, psychologist and creator Dionysis Bougas returns with a brand new, standalone play that continues the journey independently from the first.
“The Meaning of Life 2” will be presented on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Medieval Moat Theatre in Rhodes.
A Dark Comedy that “Unmasks” Reality
“The Meaning of Life 2” invites us on a darkly funny and deeply revealing journey, where the characters look at themselves in the mirror, putting on and taking off their armor.
With sharp humor and psychological insight, the performance strips away the defenses we build to protect ourselves, shedding light on relationships, fears, and the personas we adopt to endure the world and ourselves.
In 100 minutes, the audience will experience a balance between the comical and the existential, provoking both laughter and silence.
“The Meaning of Life 2” is not just theater. It is a psychological dark comedy that reveals the roles we play and what happens when we dare to let them go.
About the Source Material
“The Meaning of Life 2” is a dramatized excerpt from Dionysis Bougas’ book: THAT’S IT! The book I wish I had read earlier in life (Based on the personal development seminar “Biographical Training” by metamorfosis.gr)
Credits & Cast
On stage, three actors give shape to familiar human moments, winking humorously at the play’s title.
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Text: Dionysis Bougas
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Directorial Supervision: George Markakis
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Cast: Chrysi Gerardi, Konstantinos Karamousalis, and Dionysis Bougas
🎟️ Ticket Pre-sale Locations
Get your tickets early at the following points of sale:
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“Desmi” Bookstore – 3 Douvlinou St., Rodini (Tel: 2241 061560)
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“Karavaki” Bookstores:
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27 Apostolou Pavlou St. (Tel: 2241 066146)
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34 Lochagou Fanouraki St. (Tel: 2241 027007)
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28 Chatziangelou St. (Tel: 2241 077175)
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“To Dentro” Bookstore – 125 Themistokleous Sofouli St. (Tel: 2241 033206)
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Coffee Berry – 55 Venetokleon St. (Tel: 2241 075557)
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Coffee Berry Center – 7 Nik. Plastira St. (Tel: 2241 033030)
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People & People – 4 Ethnarchou Makariou St. (Tel: 2241 036444)
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Grigoris Coffee Ride – Iraklidon Avenue
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Bageriet (Scandinavian Bakery) – Ag. Anastasias & Paleon Patron Germanou St. (Tel: 2241 077221)
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“Pramateftis” – 34 Pernou St., Afandou (Tel: 2241 053068)
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Alafakis Kiosk – Kalythies Square (Tel: 2241 086000)
