3rd May 2007 - 50th Anniversary Celebrations

Theatro Technis Anniversary Celebration - 3rd May 2007
Part 1 of 4 - Arrivals
9min 22 sec
Arrivals at Theatro Technis before the celebrations, beginning with a view of the building, then the founder of Theatro Technis George Eugeniou is seen greeting and speaking with the Mayoress of Camden and then with Greek Orthodox Archbishop Grigorios. Once inside the theatre space, arrival of the High Commissioner of Cyprus George Iacovou, and MP Jeremy Corbyn.

Theatro Technis 50th Anniversary Celebration
(2 of 4 parts)
56min 47 sec
The anniversary celebration begins with a cameo-appearance by 'Dubya' hisself and a number of extracts from the Kubrik-inspired satire, "The Madness of George Dubya" which was devised and created at Theatro Technis by Justin Butcher with George Eugeniou's support. Extracts from the play include the 'mad general', the 'speech of the Iraqi ambassador', and the two songs "We'll All Go Together" and "The Myth of Redemptive Violence" Links to two notable reviews of the original performances are provided below:
Michael Billington article in the Guardian 2003
The Madness of George Dubya Review at Fringe Theatre
This is followed by a brief run-through of the history of Theatro Technis by its founder George Eugeniou, intespersed with speeches in English by staunch TT supporter Jeremy Corbyn, Member of Parliament; by the Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Grigorios; the Mayoress of Camden, Councillor Jill Fraser; the High Commissioner of Cyprus to the Court of St. James' and former Cyprus Foreign Minister, George Iacovou; and Cyprus Culture Commissioner to the UK, Rita Katsaouni.

Theatro Technis 50th Anniversary Celebration
(3 of 4 parts)
55min 39 sec
2 pieces of music by Ricardo Curbelo from Chili, a long-time friend at Theatro, representing the solidarity between TT and opressed people and refugees from all over the world, a friendship forged during the days of opposition to the Pinochet regime in Chili and the Dictatorship in Greece ; Tania and Felipe in a 'ritual' from "The Persians" by Aeschylus (read a review); an extract from a play written by Theatro Technis' founder George Eugeniou, in English, "Forza Galileo" (read a review), paying respects to the influence of Brecht and particularly of Joan Littlewood; closing with two songs performed in Greek by Chris and Katina as a tribute to the style of Rembetiko music.

Theatro Technis 50th Anniversary Celebration
(4 of 4 parts)
LGR interviews in Greek: Iacovou Katsaouni Papalazarou
9min 37sec
Vasilis Panayi, of London Greek Radio, interviews some of the dignitaries attending the celebrations of London's Theatro Technis' 50th Anniversary on 3rd May 2007. Cyprus High Commissioner, and former Foreign Minister, George Iacovou; Cyprus Culture Commissioner to the UK, Dr Niki Katsaouni; Cyprus National Theatre (THOK) representative, Neophytos Papalazarou -- all praise the unique contribution of Theatro Technis. Interviews spoken in Greek. Many of the guests had also made their comments in English during the evening of celebrations, and can be seen in other video clips in this sequence.

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