Epic Economics

What would you protest about today? A play by Dimis Michaelides

About the Production

Epic Economics is a theatrical work based on the words of distinguished economists from the 18th century to today, highlighting their contributions and contradictions. The theories are interwoven with stories from the performer's own personal and professional journey, and peppered with wicked humor and some songs. The show is accompanied by an original soundscape.

How does your breakfast make its way to your table? Why might you own an imported car? Who creates value? Why do we have recessions? What's more important, growth or equality?

Markets. Value. Capital. Labour. Competition. Co-operation. Wealth. Trade. Innovation. Growth. Inequality. Crises.

What would you protest about today?

Economics is sometimes revered as a nebulous subject best left to "experts" and sometimes simplified to populist pseudo-science. This play promises to explore the nebulae and expose the pretenders.