Greek Stage Theatre has been delivering culturally relevant theatre productions for over a decade, with their latest one-off theatrical, the 20th in their repertoire, proving to be the most significant.
This production will take the audience on a journey through time to the tragic period of the Greek dictatorship, the Junta.
On 17 November, the day democracy died and was reborn in Athens, students stood up against the vile Junta, reclaiming civil liberties and democracy in the birthplace of democracy 2400 years ago.
The play addresses the rise and fall of leaders and regimes that promote fascism and extreme demagoguery, drawing parallels to the Polytehneio University events in Athens in 1973.
Greek Stage Theatre provides Sydney’s Greek Community with an opportunity to remember and revisit this pivotal period.
Director Aki Kastelloriou, in an interview with Neos Kosmos during rehearsals, expressed the group’s intention to present a thought-provoking drama, intentionally departing from comedy.
The play, titled Όμορφη Πόλη (Beautiful City), focuses on the theme of ο αγώνας για την Ελευθερία (the struggle for freedom), resonating with those who lived through the dictatorship era and people in nations worldwide.
Aki aims to challenge the audience with a thought-provoking drama, encouraging them to “go home and unpack the messages of the theatrical.”
The production is set at the iconic Greek Cultural Centre (Mantourideio Theatro) at Addison Road, featuring the thought-provoking music of Mikis Theodorakis.
With tickets selling fast, the stage show begins at 7 pm this Sunday, 10 December, and is supported by the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW.
For information and tickets, contact 0450724600 or visit this link.
