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Eftihia Kyriacou – A Greek soul on the Italian stage
For Greek-Cypriot Australian Soprano Eftihia Kyriacou, her love of singing started with her papou. “My grandfather Loucas Kyriacou had a beautiful voice and used to sing to myself and my …
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Angelique Cassimatis ready for the craziness of Beetlejuice The Musical
Back in 2019 just before the pandemic, Angelique Cassimatis was sitting around on her couch, sad about not being on stage and listening to the album of a new show …
Chaos, comedy and catharsis: the ‘Girls in Crisis’
The Creative Drama & Arts Centre of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) returns to the stage with its latest original production, Girls in Crisis—a satirical comedy that shines a …
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Theatre group ‘Thiasos Parikia’ marks comeback with ‘Baba Rum’ satire
Greek Melburnians responded en masse on Saturday to Thiasos Parikia’s invitation to share laughs and enjoy quality Greek theatre after a five-year hiatus. The group presented their ‘Baba Rum’ performance …
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When a Neanderthal debuts at the Sydney Comedy Festival: Alex Lykos’s new comedy
Alex Lykos is excited. He always is when we chat about creative arts projects, especially in his area, near the Greek Precinct of Marrickville. It dawned on me what a …
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Kazantzakis’ ‘Christopher Columbus’ debuts at Greek Theatre Mantouridion
Hellenic Art Theatre’s opening weekend has brought audiences to another display of fine Greek Australian acting to the stage at Marrickville’s Greek Theatre Mantouridion. Running from April 4 to May …
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Greek Youth Comedy Gala to showcase the new generation of Greek Aussie comics
The Greek Festival of Sydney has set its sights on a new endeavour into comedy with a gala that will showcase emerging talents that make up the new generation of …
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‘Hikaru: A Ray of Light’ brings Greek theatre into the Modern Age
Hikaru: Ray of Light is a contemporary theatre piece using light installations to take audience members on a journey of self discovery with a nod to ancient Greek art practices. …
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Confidence and empowerment: Elouise Eftos’ path to comedy success
Elousie Eftos has embarked on a different journey to others in her young comedy career, going against the grain by putting a focus on confidence instead of self-deprecation in a …
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EEAMA theatre troupe marks 75 years with hilarious satire ‘O Kitsos kai to Soi Tou’
The Union of Greeks from Egypt and the Middle East (EEAMA) is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a laugh-out-loud theatrical production, ‘O Kitsos kai to Soi Tou’ (Kitsos and His …