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Our Μichael Meschke

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Published: Nov 29, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/edth.40609
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Μichael Meschke Puppetry Puppet Festival of Hydra
Antigone Parousi
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
Abstract

This paper aims to highlight the work and presence of the Swedish artist Michael Meschke in Greece to date, following the parallel paths that emerge from both external, historical accounts of events as well as internal structures shaped by a personal experience of many of these events. It attempts to present the historical and personal records of these two trajectories, as well as the dynamic relationships that connect them. It was originally conceived as an oral presentation for a tribute event titled “To the great master Michael Meschke, the puppeteer of the 20th century”, organised by the “Theatre at your fingertips” – Puppet Theatre Museum on 13 December 2024 in Athens.

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Author Biography
Antigone Parousi, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece

Antigoni Parousi is an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Early Childhood Education at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She studied pedagogy and completed a doctoral dissertation on puppetry directing. She has taught and conducted research on the pedagogy of theatrical expression for over 30 years and has relevant artistic experience. She has published over 80 articles in international and Greek journals, edited volumes, conference proceedings and books. She has directed over 50 puppet theatre performances and was honoured with the International Prix Michael Meschke in recognition of her work in developing and renewing the art of marionette puppetry.

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