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Theatro Technis is an independent multi-cultural arts centre with a 120 -seat theatre located in the heart of London Borough of Camden. It contributes in general and specific ways to the cultural and social life of the people of London. [1]
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Theatro Technis is an independent multi-cultural arts centre with a 120 -seat theatre located in the heart of London Borough of Camden. It contributes in general and specific ways to the cultural and social life of the people of London. [1]
Originally founded in 1957 by George Eugeniou and a group of actors five decades ago Theatro Technis first started its work in an old unused warehouse located in the backyard of King's Cross . Then after a monumental struggle and continued threats to its existence [15] [16] it finally found its permanent home in an old Church building where it has flourished into a centre of multi-faceted and multi-cultural activities.
UK actors of Greek descent nurtured by Theatro Technis include Andreas Markou, Stelios Kyriacou, Andy Lysandrou, Spyros Kyprianou, Maroula Eugeniou, Peter Polycarpou, [23] Angelique Rockas, Anna Savva, Alkis Kritikos , [24] George Savvides, [25] Jackie Skarvellis. [26]
The Tasty Plays by Scene & Heard, 'a unique mentoring project that sees local kids join forces with volunteer actors, writers and directors to create theatre'. [27] Theatro Technis also offers one year free internships in theatre practice for aspiring young directors, supervised by George Eugeniou.
Theatro Technis runs a citizens advisory service for the local Greek Cypriot community as well as the Camden community. [28]
26 Crowndale Rd, London NW1 1TT. Nearest Tube Station : Mornington Crescent
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