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George Belibassakis – Oedipus 2026

18 December 2025 admin Comments Off on George Belibassakis – Oedipus 2026
Born and raised in Canberra, George wanted to be a performer from the age of 5 after seeing his first theatre and puppet show, captivated by the power of imagination, storytelling and character. He grew […]
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Louisa O’Brien – Oedipus 2026

17 December 2025 admin Comments Off on Louisa O’Brien – Oedipus 2026
Louisa is completing Year 12 at Canberra’s Merici College. She has always enjoyed performing, particularly singing and acting. She started singing lessons at the age of 4 and enjoyed planning and performing shows for her […]
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Liam O’Connor – Oedipus 2026

17 December 2025 admin Comments Off on Liam O’Connor – Oedipus 2026
Liam has been engaged in the performing arts for over a decade. Originally starting as a member of the local ukulele club, Liam has been a member of numerous bands and music groups before beginning […]
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Andrew Mackenzie – Oedipus 2026

16 December 2025 admin Comments Off on Andrew Mackenzie – Oedipus 2026
“Hi!! I’m Andrew Mackenzie. I’ve been performing for as long as I remember, and loving attention for even longer. In high school, I did drama every year and double majored in it in Year 11 […]
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Elizabeth Minchin OAM

3 December 2025 admin Comments Off on Elizabeth Minchin OAM
Elizabeth is Emeritus Professor of Classics at The Australian National University. Her research focusses primarily on aspects of cognition, memory and emotion in relation to the Homeric epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey, and has been published in two […]
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Michael J Smith

2 December 2025 admin Comments Off on Michael J Smith
Michael, Greek Theatre Now’s founder and artistic director, was an opera student at the Victorian College of the Arts, Melbourne, and Royal Academy of Music, London. He sang in operas around the world, working with […]
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Award Nominations

1 December 2025 admin Comments Off on Award Nominations
Greek Theatre Now’s 2025 production of Sophocles’ Antigone at the Australian National Botanic Gardens has been nominated for two Canberra Area Theatre Awards. The awards cover productions in Canberra and southern New South Wales in […]
Auditions

Auditions – Sophocles’ Oedipus the King

1 September 2025 admin Comments Off on Auditions – Sophocles’ Oedipus the King
Auditions: 6 & 7 December 2025 Venue: Tooms Place, Lyons (scout hall) Requirements: All experience levels welcome from beginner to advanced. Email michael@greektheatrenow.com.au for the script and to book an audition. Characters: Priest, Chorus Leader(s), […]
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Reviews – Sophocles’ Antigone – ‘A must see’

22 April 2025 admin Comments Off on Reviews – Sophocles’ Antigone – ‘A must see’
Sophocles’ Antigone, April 2025, Burbidge Amphitheatre, Australian National Botanic Gardens, Canberra. The reviews are in. Peter Wilkins, Canberra Critics Circle “A must see.” “Wonderfully clear storytelling.” “Compelling authenticity.” “Greek Theatre Now makes an impressive debut.” […]
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The Team – Antigone 2025

3 October 2024 admin Comments Off on The Team – Antigone 2025
Antigone, by Sophocles, premiered around 441 BC in Athens, Greece, at the Festival of Dionysus at the outdoor Theatre of Dionysus on the southern slopes of the Acropolis. The story so far … Oedipus, unknowingly, […]