Friday 28 February 2025
1.30 pm to 6 pm, then drinks and networking
Who Do We Think We Are
Theatro Technis and Kyriacos And Company.
WHO DO WE THINK WE ARE? is in-person seminar and conference that explores the health of British Cypriot representation within the wider cultural mainstream of the Live and Recorded Arts.
Doors and coffee at 1.30 pm
Welcome from Kerry Kyriacos Michael MBE at 2 pm
Fireside chats, speeches, Q&As.
End with drinks and networking at 6 pm.
Tickets from £10
• Who are the Cypriot artists and practitioners making waves in the UK?
• How have they navigated the British creative landscape?
• Are they seen as British or foreign?
• To get their work on, do they self-label as Greek, Turkish, Cypriot, some or none?
• What stories do they want to tell?
• What stories are they expected to tell?
• How different is the experience for those who emigrated here - to those who were born here?
WHO DO WE THINK WE ARE? is an in-person seminar and conference that explores the health of British Cypriot representation within the wider cultural mainstream of the Live and Recorded Arts. Doors and coffee at 1.30 pm. Welcome from Kerry Kyriacos Michael MBE at 2 pm, with fireside chats, speeches, Q&As and drinks at 6 pm.The day will be divided into three parts: growing knowledge and debate.
Part one: Working in the live arts: work presented in venues and non-traditional spaces.
Part two: Working in the recorded arts: TV, FILM, Radio, print or display.
Part three: Academia, social politics, policy and cultural leadership.
This event is for anyone interested in our cultural identities.
Hosted by Kerry Kyriacos Michael MBE, a UK-born Cypriot director, writer and producer, is producing and programming the day. He is a UK Theatre and Olivier Award winner and former Theatre Royal Stratford East artistic director. The event is partnered with Theatro Technis, the only professional arts space made for and by Cypriots in the UK, and the Cyprus High Commission.
ABOUT
About Theatro Technis
Founded in 1957 by George Eugeniou, Theatro Technis has been an independent company and venue for over six decades. Now, with Kerry Kyriacos Michael MBE joining as its Creative Director, a new era is beginning. Kerry, known for his passion for culturally diverse and disruptive work and leadership of Theatre Royal Stratford East, aims to bring fresh perspectives to the organisation.
Nestled between King's Cross and Camden, Theatro Technis has a rich history of celebrating both local and international artists. With resident companies over the years, such as Tamasha Theatre Company, Gate Theatre, Scene and Heard, The Production Exchange, and London Sinfonietta, the venue continues to expand its programme. Hosting popular events like the Camden Fringe Festival and Shubbak Festival and showcasing emerging talent from around the world, Theatro Technis remains a vibrant hub for innovative Theatre and performance. At its heart, the venue is dedicated to serving its diverse and dynamic community.
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USEFUL INFORMATION
Estimated running time
full day
Performance times
1.30 pm to 6 pm, then drinks and networking
Ticket prices
£10 for under 30.
£10 for Concessions: for the Unwaged, Students, Equity, BECTU, MU & Writers Guild members.
£25 for everyone else.
Complimentary refreshments will be provided throughout the day.
Concession
Full-time students, those aged under 16, senior citizens, the unwaged, members of Equity and BECTU
Access
Theatro Technis is fully wheelchair accessible. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome in the auditorium. There is a Loop system fitted in the main auditorium. If you have any questions or specific requests, please email boxoffice@theatrotechnis.com.
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