http://ourmedia.org/user/144978 Recently published media items from Ourmedia.org en http://ourmedia.org/node/407177 Play performance Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:32:40 -0700 George Noskov http://ourmedia.org/node/394188 ‘Exhibition for Fanya’ - An exhibition of new paintings by Lesley Stevas with paintings by Fanya Harper and members of the Studio Upstairs, at Theatro Technis, 26 Crowndale Road, London NW1 1TT. 7th April – 12th April 2008, Private View 9th April 2008 at 7 p.m. by invitation only. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 06:53:07 -0700 LesleyStevas art exhibition Fannie FanyaHarper GeorgeEugeniou LesleyStevas paintings StudioUpstairs TheatroTechnis Tribute http://ourmedia.org/node/392028 The "Campaign to Save Theatro Technis" (1977) was supported by the BBC Open Door Programme at a time when the then-proposed building of the Maiden Lane Housing Estate by Camden Council meant that the theatre building which had been converted by unfunded volunteers from a disused railwayshed (with the Council's permission and encouragement) had just been completed, but was to be demolished to make way for the redevelopment. NonProfits and Activism Tags: TheatroTechnis GeorgeEugeniou CamdenCouncil redevelopment MaidenLaneEstate Cyprus Cypriot community Campaign London BBC Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:56:08 -0700 Theatro Technis http://ourmedia.org/node/392023 Intercuts scenes from the play "The Appellants" by George Eugeniou, based on the case histories of Greek Cypriot refugees and proposing sanctuary as a means of avoiding deportation, with documentary footage of the case of Katerina and Vassilis Nicola. The couple, who had been living and working in London since 1976, sought sanctuary in St. Mary's Church, Camden in February 1985. Made in Association with the Retake Video and Film Collective, originally screened by the UK's Channel 4 TV. Director: EUGENIOU, George Director: JAMAL, Mahmood Production Company: Theatro Technis Sponsor: Greater London Council Script: EUGENIOU, George Photography: SHAH, Sebastian Photography: RAZAQ, Vincent Editor: CROOK, Roger Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:42:19 -0700 George Eugeniou http://ourmedia.org/node/383045 Elizaveta Bam - London Premiere February 2008 A play by Daniil Kharms Fedor Pavlov-Andreevich’s production of Elizaveta Bam reclaims a treasure of Russian avant-garde literature from historical obscurity. Daniil Kharms was one of Russia’s most important writers of the 1920-30s and a source of inspiration for absurdist playwrights Eugène Ionesco and Samuel Beckett. In 1942, Kharms fell victim to Stalin’s repressions and died of hunger in a gulag camp at the age of 37. His pseudonym “Kharms”, which derives from a play on the English words “harms” and “charms”, foresaw this tragic destiny. Stalin’s regime never allowed the publication of Kharms’ work, and the playwright’s contribution to avant-garde literature was largely lost, until now. Elizaveta Bam prefigures the atmosphere of Kafka’s short stories and Ionesco’s Theatre of the Absurd. It tells the story of a woman arrested for a murder not yet committed, mixing slapstick with pantomime and horror with humor. Written in 1929, the play was a harbinger to Stalin’s repressions that took the lives of 40 million people. This production of Elizaveta Bam premiered in Moscow in July 2006. A riveting piece of theatre with innovative costume, set, and light design, Elizaveta Bam exposes the avant-garde roots of contemporary Russian culture. The play is an unprecedented result of a collaboration between talented artists whose average age is only twenty-five. Elizaveta Bam was presented as a three-night engagement in London on 7-9 February 2008 at Theatro Technis. The production was part of Russian ACT No.4; taking place in conjunction with the opening of Alexander Rodchenko’s retrospective at The Hayward. www.markaff.ru www.russianact.co.uk This video production of a live performance was made at London's Theatro Technis on 9th February 2008, and ends with a 10 minute interview with the writer/director of the production, Fedor Pavlov-Andreevich, and also features comments by Founder and Artistic Director of Theatro Technis, George Eugeniou. More information about Daniil Kharms can be found at: www.kirjasto.sci.fi/kharms.htm This video and web presentation by: Aspects MultiMedia Productions Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:35:29 -0800 Fedor Pavlov–Andreevich http://ourmedia.org/node/379369 "A Poem for Fannie" A simple ceremony was held at Islington Crematorium on 16th January 2008, attended among many other friends by George Eugeniou and other members of the Theatro Technis company, to commemorate and celebrate the life of Fanya Harper who died on 8th November. This video item shows: * George Eugeniou en-route to the event speaking candidly and fondly about his good friend Fannie and the people whom we would meet at the Islington Crematorium for a half hour ceremony at 9.30am. * The entirety of the crematorium event for Fanya Harper (nee Ezerska), led beautifully and lovingly by Peter Jones of the British Humanist Association, featured selected musical inteludes with spoken contributions by friends Valerie Dunn, Alex Krokidas and Keith Matthews. * Comments outside the Crematorium after the ceremony had finished * George Eugeniou speaks about the difficulties of life as experienced by many artists such as Fanya, and speaks at some length about the life and death of another friend of-old, Cypriot singer Don Aristo. * Return to Theatro Technis, greeting Maroulla Eugeniou and a video viewing of "Fanya's Family and Babies" - the paintings which have for some years been exhibited at Theatro Technis. * Evening Commemorative Gathering hosted by George and Maroulla Eugeniou at Theatro Technis, to honour the memory and celebrate the life of Fanya Harper (nee Ezerska). Friends tell each other their various stories about Fanya, show photographs and read some Faniericks (poetry written by Fanya). George relates the story of her generosity in presenting him with a strong financial incentive as well as her insistence that he must publish his own book of plays, 'The Good Trilogy', and the book of poems which are now available as 'Cassandra's Choice' -- both first editions published as part of the celebration of Theatro Technis' 50th Anniversary year of celebrations during 2007. Attended by: George and Maroulla Eugeniou, Sylvia, Alex, Nicola, Theo, Valery, (Nina & Yelena in their absence), Lesley, Elena, (Name to be added) Camden Law Centre - (Name to be added), Isabelle, Sumer Erek, Sylvia Goldstein, Mandy Eugeniou, (and David on camera). "... we all thank you Fanya for our bit part on your stage in that theatre of the absurd which life so often is for the artist, partaking in the paradox of your own Candide's adventures" Sat, 26 Jan 2008 06:27:05 -0800 David Edmond http://ourmedia.org/node/379538 A simple ceremony was held at Islington Crematorium on 16th January 2008, attended by many friends to commemorate and celebrate the life of Fanya Harper who died on 8th November 2007.. This video item shows: * George Eugeniou en-route to the event * The entirety of the crematorium event for Fanya Farper, led beautifully and lovingly by Peter Jones of the British Humanist Association, featured selected musical inteludes with spoken contributions by friends Valerie Dunn, Alex Krokidas and Keith Matthews. * Comments outside the Crematorium after the ceremony had finished * A video viewing of "Fanya's Family and Babies" - the paintings which have for some years been exhibited at London's Theatro Technis. Attended by: George and Maroulla Eugeniou, Sylvia, Alex, Nicola, Theo, Valery, (Nina & Yelena in their absence), Lesley, Elena, (Name to be added) Camden Law Centre - (Name to be added), Isabelle, Sumer Erek, Sylvia Goldstein, Mandy Eugeniou, (and David on camera). Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:19:51 -0800 David Edmond http://ourmedia.org/node/372222 Director and Cast, rehearsal for: THE TRIAL OF MUSSOLINI By “CASSIUS” Michael Foot "Being a Verbatim Report of the First Great Trial of War Criminals held in London sometime in 1944 or 1945” (Subtitle to the Edition published in 1943 by Gollancz) Rehearsed reading adapted and directed by Alfio Bernabei The Judge………………. Andrew Wall The Clerk of the Court…..Michael Andrew The Attorney General……Darren McIlroy Counsel for the Defence…Andrew Colley Sir Austen Chamberlain….Peter Cutts Lord Rothermere…………Joerg Stadler Ward Price……………….Michael Andrew Emil Ludwig……………..Joerg Stadler Neville Chamberlain……..Chris Tranchell Lord Simon……………….Peter Cutts Sir Samuel Hoare…………Mark Minshall Lord Halifax………………Peter Cutts L.S. Amery ………………Michael Andrew Duff Cooper ……………..Mark Minshall Lord Mottistone………….Chris Tranchell Hore-Belisha……………..Joerg Stadler Lord Lloyd……………….Peter Cutts Benito Mussolini…............Richard Gofton The Abyssinian...……….. Tyrone James The Spaniard…………… .Jackie Scarvellis The Italian…......................Paola Dionisotti This production was staged within the context of the celebration of Theatro Technis' 50th Anniversary. Other online videos from these celebrations are available to view from links at: http://www.myspace.com/theatrotechnis Sun, 30 Dec 2007 21:18:53 -0800 ALFIO BERNABEI