Church service to remember those who fell defending Cyprus
2021-07-18 10:45 - 12:00 (Europe/Paris) | St John the Baptist Church, Wightman Road, London, N8 0LY
On Sunday 18 July, the National Federation of Cypriots in the UK is organising a memorial service to remember those who fell & sacrificed their lives defending Cyprus’ freedom in 1974 and to remember in prayer the missing persons of Cyprus. His Eminence, Archbishop Nikitas of Great Britain and Thyateira will officiate Divine Liturgy and there will be speeches from the High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus to the UK, Mr Andreas Kakouris and the President of the National Federation of Cypriots in the UK, Mr Christos Karaolis.
The memorial will be held from 10.45am at St John the Baptist Church, Wightman Road, London, N8 0LY

Cyprus: It’s time for reunification
2021-07-19 19:15 - 20:45 (Europe/Paris) | www.cypriotfederation.org.uk/parliament
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Cyprus and the National Federation of Cypriots in the UK will be hosting our annual parliamentary meeting, to mark the anniversary of the Turkey’s illegal invasion and occupation of Cyprus, virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will take place on Monday 19 July 2021 from 7:15pm and the whole community is invited to watch the event live, as it happens, by visiting www.cypriotfederation.org.uk/parliament

Speakers at the event will include the Cypriot Foreign Minister and Presidential Commissioner, as well as Minister Wendy Morton MP, Shadow Minister Fabian Hamilton MP, Opposition Spokespersons from the SNP & Liberal Democrats, and Parliamentarians from across the major British political parties.

Members of Parliament from across the major British political parties will be participating and it will be an opportunity to hear them discuss the Cyprus issue and the important contribution made by Cypriots in the UK. The APPG for Cyprus has long supported the reunification of Cyprus in line with UN Security Council Resolutions and continues to work hard to promote positive relations between the UK and the Republic of Cyprus. The National Federation of Cypriots in the UK proudly serves as the Secretariat for the APPG for Cyprus.

Please encourage your friends and family to also watch the event live on Monday 19 July, as we continue the struggle for a free and re-united Cyprus.

Eton Manor v Cyprus Exiles
2021-08-07 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Eton Manor Rugby Football Club, Nutter Lane, Wanstead, E11 2JA, United Kingdom
Pre season friendly – Eton Manor V Cyprus Exiles – 7 August 2021 – KO 13.00 UK time.
We’re beyond excited to announce some live rugby at last! Our exiles are set to play Eton Manor Rugby Football Club, so if you’re in the area please go and show them some love!
FREE ADMISSION
Bar
BBQ food available

Eton Manor Rugby Football Club
Nutter Lane
London
Greater London
E11 2JA
020 8532 2946

Picketing for Varosi outside 10 Downing Street
2021-08-17 18:45 - 20:15 UTC | 10 Downing Street, 10 Downing St, London, SW1A 2AA
We would like to invite you to take part in the protest against the continuing crime of Turkey against the Greek Cypriots that took place in 1974. To condemn the provocative actions and plans by Turkey for the settlement in Famagusta by settlers from Turkey.

The peaceful protest in the form of picketing, will be addressed to the Prime Minister. It would emphasise that Britain, as a guarantor power of Cyprus’ independence and sovereignty, had and still has a responsibility to stop it and act in a positive way to end the invasion and occupation of a very large part of Cyprus.

The slogans will be on Famagusta’s return to its lawful inhabitants, and Turkey and Erdogan to stop treating the City as theirs. We would also high light the obligations of Britain on Cyprus.

The protest and the holding of a picket will be held on the 17th August at 18:45 to 20:15 and it will take place outside 10 Downing Street.

If you would like to support us by taking part we would be delighted. It would also give us more strength to continue our struggle to achieve the Return.

We would appreciate it if you could let us know in good time so that we can make the necessary arrangements with the Metropolitan Police and the Council.
Please RSVP by email to info@famagusta.org.uk by Friday 13/08/2021.

In conversation with Gnosoulla Tsioupra-Lewis
2021-09-05 17:00 - 18:30 UTC
Gnosoulla Tsioupra-Lewis is the Chief Talent Officer at the Economics Group. Through her work she helps maximise the performance and potential of individuals, teams, and businesses. We’ll be talking to Gnosoulla about her life and career as well as her passion for increasing diversity and equality in the workplace.
The interview will be conducted by Tom Toumazis MBE, under the auspices of the National Federation of Cypriots in the UK.
To watch, register at: gnosoulla.eventbrite.co.uk

St Andrew the Apostle Secondary Transfer Evening
2021-09-16 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School, St. Andrew the Apostle School, Building 5, North London Business Park, London, N11 1BF, United Kingdom
St Andrew the Apostle will be hosting an Open Evening for parents and Year 6 pupils between 6.00pm and 8.00pm on Thursday the 16 September 2021. The Headteacher, Mrs Warwick will be speaking at 6.45pm and 7.30pm.
St Andrew the Apostle is in the grounds of the North London Business Park. There is parking available on site as well as in local roads around the NLBP.
Open Mornings to see the school at work will be held in the weeks beginning 21 and 28 September 2021.

The Weird Wave of Greek Cinema: a Movement or a Moment?
2021-09-16 19:00 UTC | Hellenic Centre, 16-18 Paddington Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 5AS
The Weird Wave of Greek Cinema:
a Movement or a Moment?
Public Lecture by Dr Marios Psaras
Thursday 16 September, 7PM
The Hellenic Centre

In this talk, Dr Psaras revisits landmark films that constitute the main corpus of the so-called “Greek Weird Wave”, such as Yorgos Lanthimos’s Dogtooth (2009) and Alps (2011), Panos Koutras’s Strella (2009) and Athina-Rachel Tsangaris’s Attenberg (2010), reflecting on a reading of the “weird” as “queer” and identifying the thematic and formal disenchantment with traditional heteropatriarchal values and the representation that guided the national imaginary and experience. He then turns to later works, such as Tonia Mishialis’ Pause (2018), to evaluate the after-effects of the original wave.
Organised by The Anglo-Hellenic League. Places for this event will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
To reserve your place(s), contact info@anglohellenicleague.org by 14 September.

Dr Marios Psaras holds a Degree in Education & Philosophy (University of Cyprus), an MA and a PhD in Film Studies (Queen Mary University of London). He is the author of the first book-length study on contemporary Greek cinema, The Queer Greek Weird Wave: Ethics, Politics and the Crisis of Meaning (London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2016). Dr Psaras has taught film theory at UK universities and published articles, reviews and book chapters on contemporary Greek, European and global queer cinema. He is a member of the Hellenic Film Academy, artistic director of the annual festival Cyprus Short Film Day, London, a member of the pre-selection committee of the National Section of the International Short Film Festival of Cyprus and a member of the editorial board of Filmicon: Journal of Greek Film Studies. Since September 2018, he has been the Cultural Counsellor at the Cyprus High Commission in London.

On Arriving
2021-09-22 19:00 - 2021-09-23 19:00 UTC | Cyprus House, 13 Saint James's Square, London, SW1Y 4LB
ON ARRIVING
by Ivan Faute

22 – 23 September | 7pm
CYPRUS HOUSE

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“How do you decide where to go when you leave home forever? You just decide. And then that is your goal. It’s different from this place, you hope. Safer, you hope. You hope.”
The Cyprus High Commission presents On Arriving, a new one-woman play by Ivan Faute, exploring a young refugee’s fight for survival as her country falls apart before her eyes. This brave, poetic play looks at the human moments of one person’s choice to leave a place they have known their entire life, to set off for something unknown.
Directed by Cat Robey, actress Sophia Eleni performs with deep, personal connection to the story of home and war, her own family having been made refugees when fleeing Cyprus in 1974 after the Turkish invasion.

Dates: 22 & 23 September, 7pm
The performance on Wednesday 22 September will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A.
Venue: Cyprus High Commission, 13 St James’s Square,
London SW1Y 4LB
Free admission. Limited places. REGISTER HERE

WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

Actor & Sound Designer/Composer Sophia Eleni
Playwright Ivan Faute
Director Cat Robey
Producer Annie Tayler
Lighting & Projection Designer Richard Owen

Organised by: Cyprus High Commission in the UK – Cultural Section
Sponsored by: Arts Council England, Cyprus Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport and Youth – Cultural Services.

Queens of Amathus
2021-10-09 19:00 UTC | Bush House, 30 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4BG
QUEENS OF AMATHUS
by Panikos Panayiotou

Saturday 9 October | 7pm
King’s College London

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The Cyprus High Commission and the Centre for Hellenic Studies at King’s College London invite you to a screening of “Queens of Amathus”, an award-winning documentary about the women of Cyprus and their journey to Birmingham in the aftermath of the 1974 Turkish invasion of the island. To be followed by a discussion with the producer and director, Panikos Panayiotou, led by Dr Marios Psaras, Cultural Counsellor, Cyprus High Commission.

Watch the trailer here

Venue: Bush House, 30 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4BG (Bush House (N) Auditorium -1.01 and Arcade Café and exhibition area). Please adhere to all necessary health precautions, as required on the King’s Strand campus.
Organised by the Cultural Section of the Cyprus High Commission, London, and the Centre for Hellenic Studies at King’s, as part of 21 in 21 initiative, celebrating the bicentenary of the Greek War of Independence (1821).

Enlightened Evenings
2021-10-24 16:30 - 20:30 UTC | Elysee, 13 Percy Street, London, 13 Percy Street, Fitzrovia, W1T 1DP, United Kingdom
Regular socials promoting fellowship, networking, culture, and gastronomy

About this event

A series of Sunday socials bringing together young adults (Ages: 25-40).
Hosted at various modern venues in premium locations, where over a bottomless buffet of fine cuisine, flowing wine and soft drinks (included in the ticket cost) and music, guests can meet one another, bask in the ethos, culture, and fellowship our Community provides. These receptions are organised by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain regularly on Sunday evenings. The first event was completely sold out days in advance. Don’t be left out again…
You are invited to join us at our 2nd social on Sunday, October 24, 2021(16:30-20:30) at The Elysee, 13 Percy Street, London, W1T 1DP. Come and enjoy a limitless Greek Buffet, music, Mediterranean wines, and good casual smart company on a beautiful terrace in London. Your Sunday evenings really just got more exciting…
Follow us on Instagram: enlightenedevenings
Proceeds from Enlightened Evenings will support Archdiocesan charitable work and outreach.

Halloween @ Elysee
2021-10-29 21:30 - 2021-10-30 03:00 UTC | Elysee, 13 Percy Street, London, 13 Percy Street, Fitzrovia, W1T 1DP, United Kingdom
NEPOMAK.uk – Connecting Young Cypriots presents:
Halloween @ The Elysée Bar (upstairs), in Central London with Greek and English hits by DeeJay Rezii
Standard Entry: £10.00 + Booking Fee
*please select the name of your society/organisation when booking your ticket*
Participating societies:

East London Hellenic Cypriot Society
KCL Hellenic Society

ὕδωρ • (húdōr)
2021-11-11 18:30 UTC | Cyprus House, 13 Saint James's Square, London, SW1Y 4LB
ὕδωρ • (húdōr)
photography exhibition by Marina Antoniou
11 NOVEMBER, 6:30pm | CYPRUS HOUSE

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Marina Antoniou captures water (‘ydor’) in different forms. She photographs icebergs in Antarctica and Greenland, lakes in Galapagos, the crystal waters of the Mediterranean sea in Venice, Greece and Cyprus and lava beaches in Iceland. She presents aerial photos of the Amazon rainforest and snowstorm in the Alps. She photographs water as the natural habitat of whales, penguins and of an undiscovered sea life that human action is putting at risk. Through her exhibition, Marina invites us to re-evaluate our presence in the world and reflect on the urgent need to protect the primary and most essential source of life: Ydor.

PRIVATE VIEWING:
11 NOVEMBER 21 – 6:30pm | CYPRUS HOUSE
13 St. James’s Square, SW1Y 4LB

With brief introductions by
Louis Loizou, Chairman – Hellenic Bankers Association UK
Julianne Flesher, CEO – Nossa Data

Under the auspices of HE, the High Commissioner of Cyprus,
Mr. Andreas S. Kakouris.
Duration of exhibition:
11 November – 11 December | Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00
(book a visit via info@culturalchc.co.uk)
About the artist: Art | Marina Antoniou (www.marinaantoniouart.com)
Organised by Cyprus High Commission in the UK – Cultural Section and sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth of Cyprus – Cultural Services.

Protest outside Turkish Embassy against illegal 'UDI'
2021-11-15 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Outside the Turkish Embassy, 43 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8PA
On the appalling anniversary of the illegal ‘Unilateral Declaration of Independence’ we are protesting outside the Turkish Embassy to call on Turkey to end its occupation of 37% of Cyprus. We are calling for a free, united Cyprus for the benefit of ALL Cypriots.

Dimitris Soukaras’ New Album Launch Concert & Presentation
2021-11-20 18:30 UTC | Hellenic Centre, 16-18 Paddington Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 5AS
Dimitris Soukaras’ New Album Launch
Concert & Presentation
20 NOVEMBER, 6:30pm | THE HELLENIC CENTRE

ROOTS was created and recorded in both London and Athens during the COVID-19 pandemic and was Soukaras’ way of exploring and expanding his artistic horizons during this challenging period. The Audentia Ensemble, the Australian mezzo-soprano Lotte Betts-Dean (described by the Guardian as an “irresistible sense of drama and musicality”), the American conductor Ryan Bair and the Greek quartet L’Anima have taken part in the recording.
Performers: Dimitris Soukaras, Lotte Betts-Dean, Izzy Howard, Maria Anastasiadou, Romane Eymard, Georgia Morse Lukas Kerkyras.
Composers: Philippos Tsalahouris, Petros Klampanis, Iason Maroulis
Guest Speakers: Miltos Logiadis, Stephen Goss
Dimitris Soukaras is a Classical Guitarist based in the UK. Through his imaginative programs, featuring new music and arrangements, as well as through his chamber music collaborations, he tries to redefine the relationship between classical guitar and the audience. His interest in new music and the process of collaboration started from a very young age and recently led him to create a project featuring some of Greece’s most high-profile composers’ works that were dedicated to him.

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A Concert of Christmas Joy
2021-12-02 19:00 - 20:45 UTC | Agia Sophia, Moscow Road, London, W2 4LQ
A 3 Choir Christmas Concert by The Cathedral Choir, Archdiocesan School of Byzantine Music Choir, and the London Community Gospel Choir

About this event

“A Concert of Christmas Joy”
December 2, 2021, 19:00-20:45
Generously Sponsored by the Christos Lazari Foundation & Graciously hosted by the Cathedral of the Divine Wisdom (W2 4LQ)
3 Choirs:
The historic Hagia Sophia Cathedral Choir, Directed by Mr. Costas Manoras
The wonderful Archdiocesan School of Byzantine Music Choir, Directed by Rev. Fr. Joseph Paliouras
The renowned London Community Gospel Choir, Directed by Mr. Bazil Meade
Join us for a very special evening concert celebrating the joy of Christmas and the diversity of musical traditions honouring the Incarnation of God the Word in our historic Cathedral. Come be lifted into the miracle of Christmas by hearing centuries-old hymns, festive carols, and modern praises from various parts of our world. Come celebrate with us the richness of diversity under them gleaming mosaic dome of our place of worship. Be taken back into time by the Byzantine chanting and be uplifted by the fragrant incense. Get a glimpse how it was like centuries ago yet while presently enjoying how wonderful it is for the community to dwell together in unity. Enjoy the sense of fellowship, solidarity, and celebration by the culmination of Byzantine, European, and Gospel musical traditions, while pondering on the miracle of the Nativity of Christ. Celebrate the fact, “that God became man, so that man may become god”. Above all, spend your evening with us in prayer and in the spirit of deep gratitude and heart-warming charity as we celebrate this Season of Giving.
This complimentary Christmas Concert is made possible by the generosity and gracious support of the Christos Lazari Foundation and graciously hosted by the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Divine Wisdom for the entire community. ALL ARE WELCOME.
Due to limited seating in the Cathedral, you MUST BOOK your ticket in advance.
In this spirit of giving, let us not forget about those in need and in difficult circumstances. Help give back to the Community. Please donate to the Archdiocesan Food Bank “Olive Branch Aid” at: Olive Branch Aid
For those that are unable to attend in person, this concert will be livestreamed; simply go to the Cathedral’s YouTube Channel: Cathedral of the Divine Wisdom Channel

Remembering the Missing Persons
2021-12-04 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, Camden Street, Camden, London, NW1 0JA
TO THIS DAY, over 900 Cypriots remain missing since 1963-1974, leaving many families without answers as to their fate.
As we approach Christmas, we will be paying respect to those relatives who have not been able to share the festive season with the loved ones they lost.
In remembrance of the Missing Persons of Cyprus, we will be decorating a Christmas Tree to commemorate those who remain missing. Join us in this mark of respect.

In collaboration with:
Presidential Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus Photis Photiou
National Federation of Cypriots in the UK
Organisation of Relatives of Missing Cypriots (ORMC) UK
RSVP via email to: uk@nepomak.org

CMS UK: Networking Event
2021-12-04 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in the UK, 13 St James' Square, London, SW1Y 4LB, United Kingdom
Cyprus Medical Society UK are excited to announce their first face-to-face networking event which will take place on the 4th of December 2021 at 5pm.
The event will be hosted by H.E. the High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Andreas Kakouris at the High Commission of Cyprus in London, 13 St James’ Square, London SW1Y 4LB.
This networking event will be an excellent opportunity to get to know each other, exchange ideas and share training opportunities. Drinks and finger food will be provided. Entrance to the event is free to members of the CMS UK. You can register as a member on our website.
Parallel events might be held in other regions including the Midlands and Scotland, venue TBC – please email us directly for more information at info@cyprusmedicalsociety.org.uk
RSVP

NEPOMAK UK AGM
2021-12-05 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | The Clissold Arms, 105 Fortis Green, London,, N2 9HR.
NEPOMAK UK is pleased to announce that we will be holding our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday 5th December 2021 from 12PM in North London The Clissold Arms, 105 Fortis Green, London, N2 9HR..
At the AGM, NEPOMAK UK will be planning new and exciting events for the Cypriot youth in 2022 including social nights, cultural experiences, educational programmes, charity appeals and many more initiatives. If you want to get involved with the organisation and creation of these events, we encourage you to join us at the AGM. NEPOMAK UK always welcomes new members to introduce different and fresh ideas to the organisation and realise their own passions with the support of a team.
This is a chance for you to embrace your culture and heritage by working together to give back to your community. What better way to do this than by being part of a dynamic team of like-minded Cypriots who share a common passion for our homeland?
Members of NEPOMAK UK must be between the ages of 18 and 30, have at least one parent or spouse of Cypriot origin and be permanent residents of the United Kingdom. Members of NEPOMAK UK must also be signed up to our website.
For any questions regarding NEPOMAK UK or the proceedings of the AGM, please email uk@nepomak.org.

Cyprus Short Film Day 2021
2021-12-12 16:00 UTC | The May Fair, Stratton Street, London, W1J 8LT
Cyprus Short Film Day 2021
Date announced:
12 DECEMBER, 4pm | THE MAY FAIR HOTEL

Save the date and get ready for the return of our successful annual short film festival. With new award-winning short films by Cypriot filmmakers, talks, panel discussions and networking drinks! Make sure you get your free ticket on time.

TICKET RELEASE: 15 NOVEMBER

The South London Film Festival 2021
2021-12-18 18:30 - 22:30 UTC | Catford Mews, 32 Winslade Way, London, SE6 4JU
We are excited to announce that this year The South London Film Festival 2021 will be hosted in-person, with a range of powerful films that you will not want to miss!
Our venue is a great location for networking and letting your hair down (there’s also an in-house bar). So this is the perfect opportunity to meet like minded creatives, watch some amazing short films and chill out just before Christmas!
This ticket will also give you access to the screening of our Best Narrative Feature Film. Which will screen in the second half of the evening.
We look forward to finally being able to see you in person!

Festival Founder and Director: Kyriakos Georgiou

Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2021
2022-01-02 | Royal Academy of Arts, Main Galleries, Burlington House, Royal Academy of Arts, London, W1J 0BD, United Kingdom
Exhibition dates – 22 September until 02 January
The world’s most joyful art exhibition is back. From icons to the up-and-coming, find the art you love from over 1,300 works selected by coordinator Yinka Shonibare and a panel of artists, under the theme of ‘Reclaiming Magic’.

Please note:
– Our main lift is undergoing essential maintenance. If this affects you, speak to a member of staff on arrival and allow an extra 10 minutes for them to escort you via an alternative step-free route through the Keepers House.
– Download our large print guide.
Held every year without fail, the Summer Exhibition is a celebration of contemporary art and architecture. Anyone can enter their work – leading artists, household names, new and emerging talent – and it provides a platform for the artistic community to showcase what they’re doing.
Across our Main Galleries, you can peruse prints, paintings, photography and film, as well as sculpture, architectural works and more. You can even take one home as most of the work is for sale; proceeds support both the exhibiting artist and the RA’s charitable activities.
This year, you’ll find work by Michael Mina, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Michael Armitage, Jade Montserrat, Hew Locke, Rita Keegan and Alvaro Barrington, plus work by self-taught artists such as Frantz Lamothe, Bärbel Lange and Marie-Rose Lortet. That’s on top of an Architecture Room curated by David Adjaye RA, an accompanying sound programme, new works by Phyllida Barlow RA, William Kentridge RA and many more, not to mention brilliant art submitted by members of the public.
All this comes together in an array of art and ideas. It’s the tonic we all need this autumn.
Summer Exhibition bar open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
#RASummer

On Arriving
2022-02-10 - 2022-02-11
“How do you decide where to go when you leave home forever? You just decide. And then that is your goal. It’s different from this place, you hope. Safer, you hope. You hope.”
The Cyprus High Commission presents the recording of the one-woman play by Ivan Faute On Arriving. The play explores a young refugee’s fight for survival as her country falls apart before her eyes. This brave, poetic play looks at the human moments of one person’s choice to leave a place they have known their entire life, to set off for something unknown.
Directed by Cat Robey, actress Sophia Eleni performs with deep, personal connection to the story of home and war, her own family having been made refugees when fleeing Cyprus in 1974 after the Turkish invasion.
The play was presented at the CYPRUS HOUSE in September 2021, and was followed by a Q&A with the director and actress, moderated by Dr George Rodosthenous.

Free to watch using the code ARRIVE

CLICK HERE

HOW TO WATCH FREE:
1. Go to https://vimeo.com/ondemand/onarriving
2. Click Rent
3. Join Vimeo or log in
4. Apply promo code ARRIVE
5. Play and enjoy!
Limited tickets. UK only.

Teaching Greek Language
2022-02-10 - 2022-02-11
Teaching Greek Language
10-11 February 2022 | ONLINE

The Cyprus Pedagogical Institute, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth, invites teachers, academics, students, and researchers to the online conference “Teaching Greek Language in Contemporary Schools”. Please note that the conference is in Greek.

PROGRAMME & REGISTRATIONS

Idolaters
2022-02-15 19:00 UTC | Hellenic Centre, 16-18 Paddington Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 5AS
A presentation in Greek of Natalie Katsou’s new poetry collection Ειδωλολάτρες – Idolaters by Kapa Publications/Κάπα Εκδοτική comprising of a discussion with Natalie Katsou and writer and academic Haris Psarras and readings by theatre director Anastasia Revi and actor Konstantinos Chatzikypraios.
Natalie Katsou
Is a theatre director and a writer living in London. She studied Acting (BA) at Delos Hatoupi Acting School and Theatre Studies (BA) at the National University of Athens, graduating with distinction, having already obtained her law degree from the University of Athens; she took her Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theatre Directing at East 15 Acting School, University of Essex under the Minotis Scholarship by the Cultural Foundation of the National Bank of Greece.
Natalie has worked extensively in the UK and abroad (Greece, Germany, Sweden, Turkey, and Hungary) in theatre and in creative environments. She has been the Artistic Director of Operaview. She is an Associate Lecturer at Goldsmiths University and London Metropolitan University.
She has written 8 plays, all of which have been staged and 5 poetry collections, with more recent: ‘Idolaters’ (Kapa Publications 2019). Find out more
Organised by The Hellenic Centre

Greek Language - Treasure for Hellenes Abroad
2022-02-19 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Panayia Church, 21 Trinity Road, Wood Green, London, N22 8LB, United Kingdom
Join us at the Hall of Panagia Church in Wood Green (N22 8LB) from 11-12:00 to mark Greek Language Day.
Guest speakers will include the Presidential Commissioner for Overseas Cypriots, Mr Photis Photiou and Deputy Foreign Minister of Greece, Mr Andreas Katsaniotis.

Lullabies of the World
2022-02-23 19:30 UTC | Hellenic Centre, 16-18 Paddington Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 5AS
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The Cyprus High Commission in the UK proudly presents the musical performance “Lullabies of the World” on February 23rd at the Hellenic Centre in London.

A journey around the world, through traditional lullabies from different parts of our planet, adapted into Greek by the Cypriot lyricist Stavros Stavrou. The project is a result of extended research and was first presented last November, during the Nicosia International Arts Festival 2021. The songs of the collection have been released in a recorded album, performed by ten renowned Cypriot actresses.

The performance at the Hellenic Centre in London will include lullabies from Cyprus, Greece, the UK, Israel, Japan, Hungary, Denmark, Italy, France, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Russia, the Ukraine and Armenia.

Performers: Savvina Georgiou, Katerina Paraschou | Greek lyrics & Production: Stavros Stavrou | Arrangements & Guitar: Angelos Cheipeloglou | Directed by Eleni Anastasiou

Set and Costume design: Constantina Andreou | Video art: Michalis Cleanthous | Videos: Andreas Giavroutas | Production assistant: Anna Kouma | Visual identity: Katerina Tseva | Artwork picture: Persa Zacharia

Wednesday, 23 February 2022

19:30

The Hellenic Centre, London

16–18 Paddington Street, Marylebone, London W1U 5AS (UK)

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Organized by: Cyprus High Commission – Cultural Section

Sponsored by: Cyprus Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth – Cultural Services

Tsiknopempti with the Hellenic Brotherhood in Manchester
2022-02-24 18:30 UTC | Brooklands Sports Club, George's Rd,, Sale, Manchester, M33 3NL
Come and Celebrate tsignopmeti with us on the 24th of February ,
All proceeds will be going towards Elainas’s Medical treatment.

We hope to see you there.
If you can’t attend but wish to donate to the cause, you can do so online here: https://gofund.me/3a80ed5e

Greek Carnival Celebration for Children with Asterakia
2022-02-27 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Hellenic Centre, 16-18 Paddington Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 5AS
Come and celebrate with us the Greek Carnival with Asterakia!
This family event is a great opportunity to learn everything about the Greek customs while having fun!
Lots of games, singing, dancing with the gaitanaki and much more! The children will have the opportunity to do lots of art and craft activities with a qualified art teacher.
Parents are welcome to help children with the activities!
Event suitable for ages: 0 – 10 years old
Please note that this event will be mainly in Greek, but help will provided for those who find this difficult.
Eleni Georgiou studied music and singing in France and UK. For 10 years she worked as a Music Coordinator in schools in London. In addition to this she worked as a professional opera singer, while performing in London and other European cities. After the birth of her children she created Asterakia. Asterakia is an award-winning fun, music, movement, and drama class in Greek. Asterakia’s curriculum is based through the use of original songs as well as a new arrangement of traditional Greek nursery rhymes, classical pieces and folk songs. During the lockdown Eleni created a bilingual YouTube Channel (Asterakia with Eleni) in order to make children happy during this difficult time.
Organised by The Hellenic Centre

Beyond the Blur
2022-03-03 18:30 UTC | Cyprus House, 13 Saint James's Square, London, SW1Y 4LB
The Cyprus High Commission presents the art-photography exhibition by Cypriot fashion photographer Nikolas Louka “Beyond the Blur”.

About this event

Private viewing:
3 MARCH – 6:30pm | CYPRUS HOUSE
13 St. James’s Square, SW1Y 4LB

blur meaning:
·      verb: make or become unclear or less distinct
·      noun: a thing that cannot be seen or heard clearly
Nikolas Louka’s show at the Cyprus High Commission, Beyond the Blur, repurposes a broad spectrum of photographs taken during the photographer’s decade-long career in fashion, portrait, theatre and commercial photography. The exhibition invites us to revisit the art of photography, to look, indeed, beyond the “blur” of the medium’s artifice, facilitated through lens manipulation, heavy makeup, smiles, veils, masks; to look beyond the stillness or movement of the body, and – most importantly for our contemporary Instagram-saturated visual culture – beyond the intense editing of digital technology that has blurred the boundaries between reality and fantasy.
Duration of exhibition:
3 – 23 March | Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00
(book a visit via info@culturalchc.co.uk)

Nikolas Louka (b. Cyprus 1984) is a London based photographer. Nikolas studied photography in Athens, Greece, where he lived and worked before moving to London in 2011. His uncomplicated, raw and dynamic style delivers timeless and arresting photos across a broad spectrum of photography that include fashion, commercial, theatre and portraiture. He has collaborated with the Greek National Theatre, the Greek National Opera, Vogue Greece, Marie Claire, Madame Figaro and has created portraits for major Greek and Cypriot stars. Nikolas is the founder and head of E2studios in east London, producing work for major brands, including British Vogue, ID, Prada, Sony Music, and ITV.
www.nikolaslouka.com
Organized by: Cyprus High Commission – Cultural Section
Sponsored by: Cyprus Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth – Cultural Services

Kathara Deftera Celebration
2022-03-07 19:00 UTC | Hellenic Centre, 16-18 Paddington Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 5AS
An event of live Greek traditional music to celebrate the beginning of Greek Lent.
Kourelou and London Greek Collective return to the Hellenic Centre for this year’s Clean Monday Celebration
Organised by the Hellenic Centre.
Tickets £19, HC Members & concessions £17
Price includes a small plate of traditional halva, taramosalata, olives and lagana – a flat bread baked specially for the day.
These events often sell out, early booking is advised.
Booking essential: 020 7487 5060 or eventbrite
