VIC

GIRLS IN CRISIS

Comedy play Girls in Crisis delves into the complexities of female identity, shaped by the roles and relationships that define a woman’s life.

This original production is a bold montage of scenes drawn from iconic theatrical works — from ancient Greek comedy and the theatre of the absurd to contemporary Greek playwriting.

Girls in Crisis. Women who judge — and are judged — constantly, and for everything. They flirt with madness, chase happiness, rebel and dream, fall in love, conspire, get anxious, and become resilient. They are both victims and perpetrators in a society in turmoil. A crisis of existence, of relationships, roles, power — a crisis of values and ideas.

Cast: Ioanna Gagani, Athina Giannou, Efrosyni Theodosiou, Syrmo Kapoutsi ,Stella Katsarou, Eleni Baveli, Maria Bakalidou, Pam Pollali, Niki Skouri & Kostas Stefanidis

When: Sat May 10 7pm, Sun May 11 5pm, Sat May 17 7pm, Sun May 18 5pm

Where: Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Road, Doncaster, VIC 3108

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1388010


CATS AND THE CANARY PLAYING GREEK FILM CLASSICS

In their first performance at Brunswick Ballroom, Cats and the Canary will perform a setlist full of Greek Film Classics, Greek Swing, and Greek Disco, with a seven-piece line-up and surprise guests.

They have performed in various festivals (Brunswick Music Festival, Antipodes Festival, Greek Festival of Sydney etc), and have also sold out several headline gigs in Melbourne.

When: Sunday May 18, 6pm

Where: Brunswick Ballroom, 314 Sydney Rd, Brunswick 3056

Bookings: bit.ly/CatsandtheCanary


GODDESSES UNLEASHED

A modern retelling of ancient Greek myths, focusing on the powerful goddesses of Olympus as they navigate their tumultuous relationships and personal struggles.

Through the voices of Hera, Helen of Troy and Medusa, Goddesses Unleashed explores themes of power, identity, and the struggle for autonomy in a patriarchal society.

The play offers a fresh perspective on these iconic figures, shedding light on their strength, vulnerability, and humanity.

Audiences will leave with a new appreciation for the maligned female figures of some of our greatest myths, and feel empowered to learn lessons from the past and step into a female future.

When: May 26-30, 8.30pm

Where: The Butterfly Club, 5 Carson Place Melbourne 3000

Bookings: here


RAISING BILINGUAL CHILDREN IN MELBOURNE

Pharos Alliance will host its third annual parent seminar on Raising Bilingual Children.

Led by Professor Joseph Lo Bianco, President of Pharos Alliance and a leading expert in language education, the seminar aims to equip parents with practical strategies to foster the use of Greek at home. Through research-based insights and interactive activities, attendees will learn how to support their children’s bilingual development and help strengthen the intergenerational transmission of Modern Greek.

The event is part of Pharos Alliance’s broader mission to revitalise Greek language use across home, school, and community settings in Melbourne. Attendance is open to all, with registration available at: mgtav.asn.au/seminar—language-in-the-home.html.

When: Sunday June 8, 1.30pm to 5.30pm

Where: The Greek Centre in Melbourne

For more info contact: pharos.vic@gmail.com


SA

FESTIVAL HELLENIKA

Adelaide’s annual multi-disciplinary arts festival dedicated to the maintenance, development, promotion and celebration of Hellenic links in the Arts, and their rich and diverse Australian manifestations. From March to May.

The events in the next month include:

Meraki Music Workshops: Try some singing. Learn to sing and play beautiful Greek songs. Bring an instrument to jam. Dance to the rhythms (Until July).

Via Greco-Romana: Go for a meander along North Terrace and discover its ubiquitous Greek and Roman influences. Take a closer look at the architecture and sculptural works, the people who created them and their inspiration stemming from antiquity. Tour guide and interpreter: George Skordas.

The Penelopiad: An adaptation of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, told from the perspective of Odysseus’ wife Penelope.

The Mosaic workshop: Consists of creating a personal artwork piece, a presentation of the History of Mosaic art, emphasising the Hellenic influence. Participants will have free choice of design with the provided materials and at the end will be able to take the artwork home.

DANCE. Done Differently: Presentation on early 20th Century innovators in Modern Dance & the Greek Ideal, presented by Joanna Tsalikis.

Full program: festivalhellenika.org.au


QLD

MIKIS THEODORAKIS MEMORIAL LECTURE

The annual Alex Kondos Memorial Lecture ahead of the upcoming Paniyiri Festival, with this year’s event celebrating the enduring legacy of iconic composer Mikis Theodorakis, 100 years after his birth.

Titled “The Universality of Mikis Theodorakis as a Holistic Cultural and Artistic Phenomenon,” the lecture will be delivered by George Lignos.

It offers an in-depth exploration of Theodorakis’s life and creative output, and highlighting how his work transcended national, political, religious, and artistic boundaries.

Complementing the lecture, there will be live musical performances by the combined choirs of the Greek Orthodox Community of St George, Ellinikes Fones, Ellinikes Fones Junior, and GOC Care Fones, along with special guest performers.

When: Wednesday May 14, 7.30pm

Where: Grand Ballroom of the Greek Club, 29 Edmondstone St, South Brisbane 4101


PANIYIRI GREEK FESTIVAL

Queensland’s biggest Greek festival is back. Expect traditional Greek dance performances, music, cooking demonstrations, and a variety of stalls selling everything from souvlaki to Greek wine and honey puffs.

There will be plenty of activities for the family to enjoy. The Paniyiri raffle will have plenty of prizes to be won and of course the grand prize of two return tickets to Greece.

When: Saturday May 17, 12pm-10pm & Sunday May 18, 10am-7pm

Where: Musgrave Park, 91 Cordelia St, South Brisbane 4101

Tickets: tickets.paniyiri.com/outlet/event/5270ff20-3420-434a-b360-0be52c27246b