Theatro Technis facts for kids
Theatro Technis is a lively arts center in London, with a theatre that seats 120 people. It's a special place in the Camden area that helps bring different cultures together through art. This theatre has been an important part of London's cultural scene for many years.
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What Theatro Technis Does
Theatro Technis helps make London's art scene more diverse and exciting.
- They are famous for putting on ancient Greek plays, but in English!
- It's also a place where new directors can put their own spin on classic plays by famous writers like Shakespeare.
- The theatre hosts plays performed in other languages too.
- It's known for staging plays that talk about important social and political issues. For example, a play called The Madness of George Dubya was shown here when many other theatres wouldn't. A famous critic, Michael Billington, even praised it!
Helping the Greek Community
Theatro Technis also has a special role in supporting the Greek and Cypriot communities in the UK.
- The theatre was started to help with the educational and cultural needs of these communities.
- They put on plays that explore the experiences of immigrants and refugees, and stories about the history of Cyprus.
- Theatro Technis organizes an annual event called "Cyprus Week," which is a community festival.
- It also helps host the London Greek Film Festival, working with TV channels and other film festivals.
History of Theatro Technis
Theatro Technis was founded in 1957 by George Eugeniou and a group of actors. They started their work in an old warehouse near King's Cross. After facing many challenges, the theatre finally found its permanent home in an old church building. Here, it has grown into a busy center for many different types of cultural activities.
Plays You Might See
Theatro Technis has put on many different plays over the years. Here are some examples:
- Sophocles Oedipus King
- Prometheus Bound
- Medea (play)
- Lysistrata
- The Persians
- Antigone
- King Lear
- A Midsummer Night's Dream
- Macbeth
- Three Sisters
- The Idiot
- Le Petit Prince (in French)
- La casa de Bernarda Alba (in Spanish)
- Kato Apo tis Keratsies (in Greek)
- Siamese Twins
- The Madness of George Dubya
- We, Macbeth
- Dowry with Two White Doves
- Afrodite Unbound
- The National Engagement
- A Revolutionary Nicknamed Roosevelt
- The Best of Tofias
- Contract
- Hands Tied, Tied Hand
- Gringland
- Searching for the Lemons
- The Fire Burns where it Falls
- Two Lives
- Cyprus Trilogy
- The Hole
Many talented actors of Greek background have been supported by Theatro Technis, including Peter Polycarpou and Angelique Rockas.
Learning at Theatro Technis
Theatro Technis also helps young people learn about theatre.
- They have a project called The Tasty Plays where local kids work with actors and writers to create their own plays.
- The theatre also offers free year-long internships for young people who want to become theatre directors. George Eugeniou himself supervises these programs.
Community Support
Beyond theatre, Theatro Technis also helps the local Greek Cypriot and Camden communities. They offer advice and support services to people in the area.
Where to Find Theatro Technis
You can find Theatro Technis at 26 Crowndale Road, London NW1 1TT. The closest subway station is Mornington Crescent.
