Dirty Granny Tales: The Philanthropist

Dirty Granny Tales return to ETB | IPAC with their latest production, The Philanthropist. Influenced by the decay of our modern era, the ensemble creates an ironic, circus of horror setting where haunting melodies meet visual storytelling. In an ideal society, a monster disrupts the harmony until the eponymous philanthropist appears as a savior. But is he truly a hero? Moving beyond their role as narrators, the musicians are now the lead characters, utilizing live looping techniques to transform into one-person orchestras.

This multi-sensory experience merges 2D animation projections, puppet theater and physical dance into a dark, gothic fable. It is a world born from a romantic yet decaying music box, where every note raises a question and every shadow hides a truth.