Awards
Oedipus the King
OAM
OAM to Elizabeth Minchin
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 […]
Declamatory Speech
Declamatory Speech
Outdoor Greek theatre is: In Ancient Greece, these were not just stylistic choices, they were technical necessities. They enabled 15,000 people at the Theatre of Dionysus, on the southern slopes of the Acropolis, to hear […]
Actors
Owen Maycock – Oedipus 2026
“Acting has pretty much been my favourite thing since I was 7 and put on a made-up play for my class. There was not much of a story. The characters were just my friends and […]
Actors
Jade Boyle – Oedipus 2026
Jade is a Canberra local who has been performing both across Australia and internationally for over 10 years. A graduate from the Australian National University, she has always had a passion for the arts with […]
Actors
Roslyn Hull – Oedipus 2026
Roslyn is a nationally accredited Australian storyteller, performing regularly at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. She writes most of the stories she performs and can hold the attention of large groups of early learners and […]
Actors
Neil McLeod – Oedipus 2026
“I grew up on the land. I went to a one-teacher primary school in northern NSW. I milked cows, castrated young pigs, rode horses, mustered cattle, trapped wild dogs, shot goannas and felled trees with […]
Actors
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 […]
Actors
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 […]
Actors
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 […]