Memoirs of a P.O.W

To mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, this theatrical adaptation MEMOIRS OF A P.O.W. brings to life the true story of Phylactis Aristokleous, a Greek Cypriot sergeant in the British Army during WWII. Based on his never-seen-before memoirs, this monologue (inclusive of a short lecture) explores resilience, camaraderie, and survival in a prisoner-of-war camp through vivid storytelling, physicality, and drama.

Translated from Greek by Maria Iole Karolidou, and tailored for all audiences (including students), MEMOIRS OF A P.O.W. offers a poignant, age-appropriate glimpse into history, highlighting themes of courage and humanity.

The performance sparks conversations about wartime experiences and the enduring power of hope.

Stylianos trained at Bird College of Performing ArtsStage  Credits include: On Stage Swing /Cover Rico, Cover Wayne  Cover Nathan in STRICTLY BALLROOM the Musical; Fabio in SECRET CINEMA - DIRTY DANCING; Jorge/Ensemble/  Gultarist in ZORRO the Musical (Charing Cross Theatre,  London); Lead Vocalist for TUI Sensatori Ibiza; Ensemble/  Guitarist/Bass in ZORRO the Musical (Hope Mill Theatre):  Nomad in THE THORN OF ACACIA (White Bear Theatre). TV  & Film Credits include: Dancer in ENOLA HOLMES 2 (Netflix);  Dancer In ARTEMIS FOWL (Walt Disney Pictures); Servant  in MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS (Focus Features); Credits while  in training include: Richie Walter in A CHORUS LINE; Mary  Sunshine/Ensemble in CHICAGO; Ensemble in HELLO DOLLY;  Soloist in SEASONS; Ensemble in WONDERLANDS  

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FULL CREDITS

MEMOIRS OF A P.O.W.by Phylactis Aristokleous 

Adapted and Directed by Professor George Rodosthenous. 

Researcher Professor Christiana Gregoriou. 

Featuring Stylianos Thomadakis. 

Translated by Maria Iole Karolidou

Generously supported by the The Cultural Section of the Cyprus High Commission in the UK, LAHRI Impact Acceleration Account, The School of English & The School of Performance and Cultural Industries of the University of Leeds.