VIC
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is one of the three largest comedy festivals in the world.
An annual event, the festival literally takes over Australia’s comedy capital, Melbourne, each autumn with an enormous program of stand-up, cabaret, theatre, street performance and more. Meanwhile, Australia’s largest arts festival is once again pitching its tent at the Greek Centre as the Melbourne International Comedy Festival hits town.
As always, there will be plenty of Greek comedians to enjoy. Mary Coustas (This Is Personal), George Zacharopoulos (2025 Greek Comedian Of The Year: The Butterfly Effect), Elouise Eftos (Australia’s First Attractive Comedian), Chris Demos (Actually Kinda Hot), Charisa Bossinakis & Alex Keen (Should We Just Take Half Each?).
When & Where: Until April 20, Various venues across Melbourne
Find a show: www.comedyfestival.com.au
TRADITIONAL GREEK DANCE WORKSHOPS
Learn dances from all parts of Greece with Andreas Papadopoulos, a senior dance teacher and performer from the renowned Dora Stratou Dance Theatre in Athens
You can participate in your choice of workshop or all- there are seven to choose from.
Each workshop will run for approximately 2.5hrs at various times from Friday April 25 to Sunday April 27, and they will all be held at The Kos Club of Victoria – 1 Bastings Street, Northcote 3070.
Each workshop is only $20 per person. Choose from the list below and book online now:
- Epirus
www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1355490
- Aegean Islands
www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1355496
- Thrace
www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1355475
- Makedonia
www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1355479
- Thessaly
www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1355488
- Figoures – build on the basics!
www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1355510
- Eastern Roumeli
www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1355502
CHARA TSIOLI IS FREAKED OUT
She’s made a bang on social media and her live show has sold out all across Europe and now, the famous Greek influencer and self-described “Laugh Coach” Chara Tsioli, is heading to Australia to sort things out.
Are you Freaked Out? A failure? Grumpy? Miserable? Moneyless? Are you mired in mediocrity and have not managed to stand out and distinguish yourself so far in your life? Don’t worry! Laugh coach Chara Tsioli brings to Australia for the first time the world’s first self-improvement comedy.
This show is performed exclusively in Greek.
When: Thursday April 24 to Saturday April 26
Where: The Greek Centre, Mezzanine, 168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 3000
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1375601
SARBEL LIVE
Sarbel (Greek-Arabic Singer) – The global superstar is BACK with his smash hit “Se Pira Sovara (Sidi Mansour)”! Known for his fusion of Greek and Arabic sounds and his legendary Eurovision performance, Sarbel has performed on the biggest stages worldwide—now it’s Australia’s turn to experience his magic.
Also performing is Andreas Habibi and Alexandra Preher.
When: Saturday May 3, 8pm-3am
Where: QRoom, 371 Settlement Road Thomastown 3074
Bookings: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sarbel-live-in-australia-melbourne-ages-16-tickets-1296471423929
The show will also be in Adelaide the day before on May 2.
Bookings: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sarbel-live-in-australia-adelaide-18-tickets-1296570520329
NSW
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS BY NIKOS KAZANTZAKIS
Presented by the Hellenic Art Theatre and the Greek Festival of Sydney, Christopher Columbus by Nikos Kazantzakis brings to life the legendary explorer’s odyssey. Performed in Greek with English surtitles, this production, directed by Stavros Economidis, offers a powerful exploration of ambition, discovery and human resilience.
A theatrical event celebrating one of Kazantzakis’ most compelling works. Tickets $35 ($30 concession).
When: Until May 4
Where: Hellenic Art Theatre, Building 36/142 Addison Rd, Marrickville 2204
Bookings: hellenicarttheatre.com.au Enquires: 0413 989 007
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM: MYTHOS, THE MYTHS OF ANCIENT GREECE
Explore the myths of Ancient Greece in this school holiday program with archaeologists and ancient historians from the Chau Chak Wing Museum as they take you on a journey through the collection of vases, statues and other works of art of Ancient Greece.
Throughout the workshops, you’ll be able to:
– Handle ancient Greek artefacts and discover how archaeologists learn about the past
– Hear ancient mythological stories of gods, goddess and heroes
– Make your own ferocious monster
– Help decorate an ancient Greek vase with your favourite mythological scene
– Explore the museum for ancient heroes, goddesses and gods
These activities are perfect for children aged six to 12. Parents/guardians are required to stay with children throughout the session.
When: Various dates from Mon April 14 to Thur Apr 24, 10.30am sessions
Where: Chau Chak Wing Museum, University Place Camperdown 2006
Bookings: here
GREEK AUSTRALIAN WRITERS’ FESTIVAL
Presented by the Greek Festival of Sydney and UTS Journalism and Writing.
Two new books will be launched at the festival, there will be contemporary new storytelling, photography books, retellings of Greek Mythology, memoir and psychology. The biggest festival yet with parallel sessions.
Director Dr Helen Vatsikopoulos, Professional Fellow UTS and Deputy director and Hellenic Historical and Cultural Centre archivist, Dr Vassiliki Veros.
When: Sunday April 27, 9am-6pm
Where: Prince Henry Centre, 2 Coast Hospital Rd, Little Bay 2036
