CASSANOVA IS MORE THAN JUST A LOVER
Writer/performer Loucas Loizou, in his new one-man play, offers a unique tale of this real-to-life character Giacomo Casanova (1725-1798]. A legendary adventurer, and philosopher who gained notoriety as a womanizer and gambler. He was also a songwriter.
Loizou enchants us with the many tales of Casanova’s life and delights us with songs. He is dressed in 18th-century attire as the elderly Casanova, who, at the age of 60, begins the final chapters of his life. Based on his autobiography, Peter O'Toole among others who played the role.
"He sings every note with fervent delight.
★★★★★"A wonderful show!" Flora Georgiou - Stage Whispers
Praise for Loucas Loizou's four theatre works:
"A vivid raconteur" The Age
"songs captivatingly sung " - IN DAILY.
“sensitivity and elegance” THE ADVERTISER
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Presented by: ATHENS PRODUCTIONS
BIOGRAPHY ACTOR/PLAYWRIGHT/COMPOSER
Loucas Loizou was born in Cyprus to Greek parents. He studied classical guitar when he was young and Pianoforte much later at London’s Trinity College of Music.
He studied theatre directing with NIDA in Sydney and Film with the Radio and Film School in Sydney.
He worked with the BBC in London and with the CyBC TV in Cyprus. He appeared in numerous TV and radio programmes including the ABC.
In 1974, Turkey invaded Cyprus and occupied his hometown in the Northern part of the Island.
To make a living he began singing at Cat Steven’s family restaurant in London in 1974.
He wrote and performed four one-actor plays:
Oedipus Rex The King-The Musical,
Homer's Odyssey-A Mini Musical,
Medea and Jason-A Mini Musical,
Casanova is more than just a lover.
Sessions
Verandah Private at The Strathmore Hotel:
Irish Harp at City of Prospect - Payinthi:
Upstairs Function Room at The British Hotel Port Adelaide:
Ticket Prices
Full price:
$25.00
Concession: $20.00
BankSA Cardholder:
$18.75
Family: $232.00
Child: $12.00
Companion Card: $0.00
Prices may not be available on all sessions
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3 Venues
Verandah Private at The Strathmore Hotel
129 North Terrace, Adelaide, Kaurna
Verandah Private is on Level 1 of the Strathmore Hotel.
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
Upstairs Function Room at The British Hotel Port Adelaide
13 North Parade, 13 North Parade, Port Adelaide, Kaurna
- The only access to this space is via steps/stairs.
- Venue is suitable for all ages
Irish Harp at City of Prospect - Payinthi
Payinthi, 128 Prospect Rd, Prospect, Kaurna
Venue has car parking behind, accessible by Olive St and Vine St. Surrounding street parking is also available. Venue is accessed by main entry on Prospect Rd, side entry via Vine St Plaza into Eliza Town Hall and at back basement via lift (during Library opening hours).
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is suitable for all ages
Suitability & Warnings
Accessibility
- High Audio Content