Greeks turn to comedy to make light of their economic tragedies by Helena Smith

Athens witnesses surge in number of comedy sketch shows and musicals as Greeks seek solace from their economic turmoilFive nights a week, every week, the worn velvet seats of the Bretania theatre heave to the sound of thunderous applause.The man provoking the clapping and peels of laughter is Lakis Lazopoulos, a stocky figure who spends the best part of three hours prancing across the stage in flamboyant costumes and…

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