KCL Greek Play 2026 – Aristophanes’ The Clouds

We are delighted to announce that the KCL Greek Play for Spring 2026 will be Aristophanes’ The Clouds, in a new version by Giulia Balsamo

Born in Sicily and raised between Palermo and Turin, Giulia has been passionate about writing, singing, and acting from an early age. In 2013 she moved to London to study film, beginning a career in the industry as an Assistant Director. After several years behind the camera, she returned to her first love, the stage, launching her music project Straddling Lanes and reigniting her passion for theatre through her performance in KCL’s Greek Play Elektra: A Throne Restored.

Giulia’s gives some thoughts on her interpretation of Aristophanes’ comedy:

Does being righteous equate to being right? Can democracy endure in a post-truth world? This reinterpretation of Aristophanes’ The Clouds explores the dangers of idealism and intellectualism in their emptiest forms. In today’s political climate, rife with propaganda and violence, it feels more urgent than ever to reflect on the strategies we choose and the sacrifices we are willing to make in the pursuit of a better world.

I am thrilled to be directing this year’s KCL Greek Play, and eager to begin this journey.

We are equally excited to be working with you Giulia and can’t wait to get started!