Life of Byron 

22 May – 7 June 2026 | Greek Centre

Following a hugely successful run in Melbourne and Sydney, Life of Byron returns to the stage at The Greek Centre. A funny, raw and deeply human story of a man forced to confront his past, his family, and the mother who shaped him. Directed by Tony Nikolakopoulos, starring George Kapiniaris with Maria Theodorakis.

Tickets on sale now. 

Final Tickets Released: Mimis Plessas

Tickets from $59 | 6PM Sun 31 May | Melbourne Recital Centre

Final tickets have just been released for 100 Years of Mimis Plessas.

Join us for a live orchestral tribute to one of Greece’s greatest composers, whose music spans 104 film scores and generations of iconic songs, including Pios to xerei and Tosa Kalokeria.

From $59 — book now before tickets sell out.

Celebrating St. George

St. George's Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast of St George this week at 66 David Street, Thornbury. All are welcome. 

April Key Dates

• 23 April – Feast Day of St George, presided over by His Grace Evmenios of Chora 7:30am
• 26 April – Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women and St George Parish Festival from 11:30am

Applications Now Open: Greek Summer Camp

30 June – 11 July 2026 | Ages 18–24 | Thessaloniki

Applications are now open for the fifth annual Greek Summer Camp in Thessaloniki: a two-week experience. 

Open to applicants aged 18-24 from across Australia.

Applications for the Attiki Summer Camp (ages 14-16) will open soon. 

Special Film Screenings: Kapodistrias

7PM Wed 29 April | 3PM Sun 3 May | The Astor Theatre 

Next week, Kapodistrias screens at The Astor Theatre.

A powerful film about the leader who shaped modern Greece. A story of vision, conflict and sacrifice in a time of crisis. The man who defined a nation.

Film in Greek with English subtitles.

Theatre Show: Lysistrata

29–31 May | Doncaster Playhouse
The Creative Drama & Arts group and the Greek Community of Melbourne present Lysistrata by Aristophanes.

One of the most beloved comedies of ancient Greece, this bold and cheeky play imagines a world where women, fed up with war, take matters into their own hands — declaring a sex strike to force peace.

Zorba’s Last Dance

10 – 14 June 2026 | Greek Centre

Zorba’s Last Dance brings Zorba face to face with his creator, Nikos Kazantzakis, in a powerful theatre work where truth and fiction collide.

As the real man challenges the legend, a deeper story unfolds, exploring identity, memory and the cost of creativity through drama and music.

Limited season. Book now.

Start Greek Dance This Week

Starting this week | Greek Centre | Wed 6:30–8PM + Every 2nd Sat 1:15–2:45PM

Learn the traditions of Greece through dance. Term 2 classes have begun, kicking off with dances from Crete. There's still time to join — come along on Wednesday nights or every second Saturday.

Greek Online (10-18 years)

Ages 10–18 | Online | Late Beginners course
Start Greek from scratch with our online course for students aged 10–18. Learn the alphabet, greetings and everyday conversation — no prior knowledge required.