HOMER'S ODYSSEY - A mini musical
Literature's most enduring narrative the Odyssey topped the list by experts around the world.
Written by the Greek poet Homer 2800 years ago is performed here with spoken word and songs.
SEE IT! Now in it's 6th year! Odysseus is an old man living in Ithaca. He sings and tells the stories of Helen of Troy, Cyclops, Suitors, Lotus Eaters, Sirens, his beloved Penelope and more.
"Terrific story-telling talents" Tony Knight, Stage Whispers. 'A vivid raconteur" The Age "Loucas Loizou has passion, pathos and humor" THE ADVERTISER. Too many ★★★★★ to mention.
Praise for Loucas Loizou works has included:
"All live, all acoustic and all heartfelt" - ADELAIDE THEATRE GUIDE.
"songs captivatingly sung " - IN DAILY.
"Intelligent show" - THE BAREFOOT REVIEW
“sensitivity and elegance” THE ADVERTISER
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Thu, 22 Feb - Fri, 15 Mar
60 min
South Australian Maritime Museum at History Trust of SA - South Australian Maritime Museum (+3 more)
$10 to $25
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Reviews & Fringefeed Reacts
His eventual mutual parting from Circe produces one of Loucas Loizou’s most beautiful songs, “Farewell to Circe”. - Tony Knight, Stage Whispers
Odysseus’ (Loizou’s) song reminds us all that it is better to have loved and lost the loved one, than never to have loved at all. - Jan Kershaw, GLAM Adelaide
HOMER’S ODYSSEY THE MUSICAL is the kind of show that makes me love the Fringe. - Ruby Niemann, Clothesline
His narrative is interspersed with original songs picked out on guitar and captivatingly sung in his soulful folk-style delivery. - Robert Horne, INDAILY
it feels as audience are truly in the thick of the action that Loizou so beautifully conveys with pathos, energy, humour and raw emotion. - Patricia Di Risio, Stage Whispers
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Presented by: ATHENS PRODUCTIONS
Loucas Loizou was born in Cyprus to Greek parents. He studied classical guitar and Pianoforte with the London’s Trinity College of Music.
He studied theatre directing with NIDA in Sydney and Film with the Radio and the 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 Productions
THEATRE
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Sessions
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4 Venues
Irish Harp at Payinthi at Prospect
Payinthi, 128 Prospect Rd, Prospect, Kaurna Country
Upstairs Function Room at The British Hotel Port Adelaide
13 North Parade, 13 North Parade, Port Adelaide, Kaurna Country
South Australian Maritime Museum at History Trust of SA - South Australian Maritime Museum
South Australian Maritime Museum, 126 Lipson St, Port Adelaide, Kaurna Country
Verandah Private at The Strathmore Hotel
129 North Terrace, Adelaide, Kaurna Country
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High Audio Content