Michael J Smith – Greek Theatre Now

Sophocles’ Oedipus the King 2026 – Reviews

3 April 2026 admin Comments Off

Canberra CityNews – Helen Musa “Oedipus the King packs a powerful punch.” “Director Michael Smith and his company Greek Theatre Now have presented a powerful, almost operatic production of Sophocles’ Oedipus the King.” On the […]

Oedipus 2026 Cast/Crew

8 February 2026 admin Comments Off

KNOW THYSELF – NOTHING IN EXCESS – CERTAINTY BRINGS RUIN Sophocles (496-406 BC) was a singer, dancer, musician, actor and playwright in Athens. He also worked in public affairs, serving as a treasurer, and a […]

Awards

7 February 2026 admin Comments Off

Greek Theatre Now’s 2025 production, Sophocles’ Antigone, was honoured during the recent Canberra and New South Wales theatre awards season. At the fourth annual Ovations Awards at the Hellenic Club, movement director & choreographer Lachlan […]

OAM to Elizabeth Minchin

5 February 2026 admin Comments Off

From Ros Jackson, President, Friends of the ANU Classics Museum, to Friends members: “No doubt many of you were delighted to note the award of the OAM to Emeritus Professor Elizabeth Minchin in the Australia Day Honours […]

Michael J Smith – Producer, Writer, Director

25 December 2025 admin Comments Off

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 […]

Priya Pandya – Oedipus the King

23 December 2025 admin Comments Off

Costume designer Priya Pandya is an accomplished clothing & textile specialist and customer stylist with more than 15 years of multifaceted experience across merchandising, quality control, fashion education, garment construction, pattern making, custom textile printing […]

Award Nominations

1 December 2025 admin Comments Off

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 – Sophocles’ Oedipus the King

1 September 2025 admin Comments Off

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), […]

Reviews – Sophocles’ Antigone – ‘A must see’

22 April 2025 admin Comments Off

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.” […]

Cast/Crew – Antigone 2025

3 October 2024 admin Comments Off

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, […]