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Trojan women production in Sydney shows how Euripides’ work transcends time
Considering the conflicts across the Middle East in recent decades, millions of people displaced, and the horrors and abuses against women, Trojan Women is a cautionary tale that continues to …
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A real class act: Greek Cypriot theatre group boosts community spirit
A Greek Cypriot Theatre group based in Epping has been fundraising for the Greek community and uplifting seniors at aged care residences with their original and traditional theatrical productions. Led …
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‘Hydra’, a play about the Greek island’s bohemian side
During the 50’s and 60’s Hydra’s turquoise-blue ocean water had a magnetic effect on bohemians, artists, writers and musicians such as Leonard Cohen. Also seduced were Australian writers and authors …
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A play on cultural and sexual identities returns, adding input to an urgent debate on diversity
It’s not every day that the theatre audience has the chance to hear the voice of one of the most acute and poignant writers of our times translated from the …
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Homer and the Classics come to Melbourne
What an amazing time we have had in Melbourne. A few weeks ago, the University of Melbourne staged its ‘Classical Civilization’ quiz as part of its innovative Being Human Festival, …
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All set for an epic reading of the Odyssey
Question: what are 23 actors and a diplomat doing at the Queen Victoria Gardens on Saturday? Answer: They are all part of one of the most ambitious and exciting theatre …
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First ever bilingual Greek-Chinese play staged in Athens
The National Theatre of Greece staged the first ever bilingual play in Greek and Chinese on Sunday. Directed by Wang Xiaoying, it was in 2016 that his unique approach to …
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Fighting the ‘African gangs’ narrative with ancient Greek tragedy
Antigone‘s timeless beauty and wisdom has been once again brought to the stage. But this time the 2,500-year-old tragedy speaks directly to one of Australia’s most polarising contemporary political debates. …
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How William Zappa won the battle to adapt Homer’s Iliad
After Achilles has killed Trojan Prince Hector, his father Priam, the King of Troy begs Achilles to give him the body back. “The sons I had who were the best …
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The story of TV icon Adriana Xenides, narrated in musical form
Eight years after her death, not many people remember Adriana Xenides and fewer still see her as an icon. As for how many think of her as a bigger than …