Sophocles – Page 2 – Greek Theatre Now

George Belibassakis – Oedipus the King

18 December 2025 Michael Smith Comments Off

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 […]

Louisa O’Brien – Oedipus the King

17 December 2025 Michael Smith Comments Off

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 […]

Liam O’Connor – Oedipus the King

17 December 2025 Michael Smith Comments Off

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 […]

Award Nominations

1 December 2025 Michael Smith 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 Michael Smith 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 Michael Smith 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.” […]

Declamatory Speech

18 September 2024 Michael Smith Comments Off

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 […]

Neil McLeod

1 August 2024 Michael Smith Comments Off

“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 […]