HOMER'S ODYSSEY - A MINI MUSICAL
In this unique adaptation Odysseus is an old man living in Ithaca who spends his time singing and telling stories about the Trojan war, the Cyclops, the underworld, the suitors, the Lotus Eaters, the sirens, his beloved wife Penelope and the demi-Goddess Circe who falls in love with him and forces him to be her lover. His parting from her, produces one of Loucas Loizou's most beautiful songs, 'Farewell to Circe'. The performance treats the audience as people who gather at his house to listen to him reminisce about his adventures.
Cat Stevens gave Loizou his first job singing in his family's restaurant when Loucas found himself as a refugee in London.
Odysseus writes a song for his soldiers to sing to overcome the homesickness and melancholia'. Count your blessings that could help all of us to overcome our melancholics. Smooth, unwavering voice and beautifully accompanied by exquisite classical guitar playing. Odysseus forced to become the lover to another beautiful demi-Goddess Calypso for seven years. Does sex-lust win over the power of true love and family? What do you think?
"A vivid raconteur" - Sydney Morning Herald.
"He has passion, pathos and humour" - The Advertiser.
"Captivatingly sung" - INDAILY.
"The spiritual ballad 'Kum-ba-yah' it is a perfect ending as chosen by the wonderful Loucas Loizou as it compels the audience to join in this song of peace" - Tony Knight, Stage Whispers.
See 4 more shows by LOUCAS LOIZOU in 2021 Fringe.
NANA MOUSKOURI -- LIFE AND SONGS -- OVER 2500 SHOWS IN LONDON WITH LOUCAS LOIZOU
A GREEK CYPRIOT REFUGEE REMEMBERS AND SINGS
THE WORLD SONGS BEST ACOUSTIC SONGS OF ALL TIMES...AND SOME OF MINE
THE SONGS AND STORIES FROM - HOMER'S ODYSSEY - MEDEA AND JASON - OEDIPUS REX-THE KING
Presented by: ATHENS PRODUCTIONS
Loucas Loizou was born in Cyprus to Greek parents. He studied classical guitar when he was young and Pianoforte much later with the 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.
While on holidays in London in 1974, Turkey invaded Cyprus and occupied his hometown in the Northern part of the Island.
FRINGE PERFORMANCES
THEATRE
'Homer's Odyssey – A Mini Musical [A one man play] 2019-2021 Adina Treasury Tunnels.
'Oedipus Rex The King – The Musical [A one man play] 2018-2019 Adina Treasury Tunnels.
'Medea and Jason'- A Mini Musical [A one man play ] 2020 Adina.
Reviews & Fringefeed Reacts
This is a family friendly performance and well worth seeing. Loizou with his multi-lingual abilities, he truly is a citizen of the world. - Jan Kershaw, GLAM ADELAIDE
His eventual mutual parting from Circe produces one of Loucas Loizou’s most beautiful songs,“Farewell to Circe. Also "Count Your Blessings”. - Tony Knight, Stage Whispers