DIARY of EVENTS for the UK GREEK COMMUNITY

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Memories, Dreams and Fairytales An exhibition of oil paintings of children by Erene Dellaporta, inspired by memories, dreams and fairy tales from childhood. Private view on Thursday 10 May, 6.30-8.30pm. For opening hours call 020 7487 5060. Supported by the Hellenic Centre.

Tuesday 1 May, 7.15pm - Great Hall, Hellenic Centre

Tauris-City: Crossbred Dialogues Across the Black Sea, on the shore of Tauris, a land prone to violent sacrifices, two Greeks arrive, looking for redemption on their way back to Athens. Tangled in Plato’s dialogical webs, two actors construct traps and keepnets. A presentation/exploration of the realms of ancient dramatic dialogue by Maria Gaitanidi and Stéphane Poliakov followed by a discussion with the participants. Free entry. Further information at info@rawmatterial.com.  Organised by Rawmatterial. Supported by the Hellenic Centre.

Concert by the Choir of the Ionian University, Greece. World premier of Dimitris Maragopulos’s work Η Έλαφος εις την Πηγήν based on St Mark’s Liturgy. An additional performance by the University’s Byzantine Choir will take place during the mass on Sunday 6 May. Further information on 020 7229 7260 or at www.stsophia.org.uk

Κίνηση και Μουσική (Movement and Music) A presentation in Greek of the book Κίνηση και Μουσική by the author Orestis Rossides. Free entry but please confirm attendance on 020 7563 9835 or at press@helleniccentre.org.  Supported by the Hellenic Centre.

Mirror Images: Greek Women Through Time An illustrated talk in English by Dr Simoni Zafeiropoulou on the life of women in ancient and modern Greece based on representations of women on ancient vases, sculptures and clay figurines and on photographs by well known photographers of the 20th century. Free entry but please confirm attendance on 020 7563 9835 or at press@helleniccentre.org.  Organised by the Hellenic Centre.

The Greek Playback Psi Theatre Company invites you to take part, share stories and watch them performed on stage by the group's actors in a unique performance which takes place under the umbrella of the Playback Theatre Week 2012, organised by "True Heart Theatre". Artistic director and leader: Lambros Yotis. Tickets £12, £10 concessions. Further information and bookings on 020 7383 9034 or at www.newdiorama.com.

Trip to Lacock Abbey organised by the Fundraising Committee of the Hellenic Centre. Proceeds in aid of SOS Children’s Charity in Greece. Departure from the Hellenic Centre at 9.45am promptly; departure from Lacock Abbey at approx. 4.30pm. Tickets £45; price includes return trip, entrance to the Abbey (cloisters and rooms) and grounds, Fox Talbot Museum and exhibition. Lunch not included but available at Lacock Village. Limited places available. Bookings and further information on 07768 470709 or 020 7487 5060.

The Fellowship of Women - A History of the Success of Women Doctors into Surgery An illustrated lecture in English by Margaret Ghilchik. Free entry but please confirm attendance on 020 7563 9835 or at press@helleniccentre.org.  Organised by the Hellenic Medical Society and Eteria Ellinon Epistimonon. Supported by the Hellenic Centre.

Piano Recital by Virginia Rousiamani. Programme to include Partita No.2 BWV 826 by J S Bach and Fantasies, Op 116 by J Brahms. Free entry but please confirm attendance on 020 7563 9835 or at press@helleniccentre.org.  Organised by the Hellenic Centre.