An interactive event in Greek exploring the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur for children 4-12 years old.

Organised by the Teachers of Paidohoros and the Hellenic Centre.

Greek Celebration for the New Year.

Organised by Lykion ton Hellinidon London.

SOPHOCLES’ TRAGEDY, A thirst for power and an honourable leader.

Staged in the intimate Theatro Technis, this retelling of the classic text comes at a critical time in the UK’s modern political era.

Join us to our first social event for the new year to celebrate the commencement of 2020 in the rhythms of Viennese Waltzes and taste a delicious Vasilopita, the Greek New Year’s cake!

Organised by the Macedonian Society of Great Britain.

Afrodite Papadouli returns to the Hellenic Centre for her “A New Day Has Come” oil and mixed media paintings exhibition.
Meet the Artist: Saturday 18 January, 15:30-18:00.

Lykion ton Hellinidon have informed us that due to unforeseen circumstances, their Bazaar on 14/12/19 is now cancelled.

Traditional Greek sweet, diaries,  2020 good luck charms and more.

Organised by Lykion to Hellinidon London

A festive dinner with live music by Argyris and his band, DJ Avgoustinos and harpist Holly Lowe.

Organised by the Macedonian Society of Great Britain

Exhibition and talk by Maria Andipa

Organised by the Ionian Society

Day 2: Afternoon film screenings of Notias and 1968 directed by Tassos Boulmetis. Followed by an evening of music and dancing with Katerina Polemi and her band and DJ Avgoustinos.

A two-day event of music and film screenings.

Day 1: Rosemarie an award winning film will be screened in the afternoon followed by ‘Τhe Artist’ Concert with Iro and ending with screening of the film 1968 (2018) directed by Tassos Boulmetis.

European influences on Greek music of the late 19th and early 20th century and Byron’s affiliation with Greece during the Revolution, revealed through selected violin and piano works and Byron’s poetry.

The event will be introduced by Professor Roderick Beaton. Oliver Nelson (violin) and Vasilis Rakitzis (piano) will play works by Samaras, Beethoven, Varvoglis, and Franck.

Organised by the Hellenic Centre and Supported by Dr S. Retsas in memory of the late Dr Diana G Rees (Retsas)

Professor Patrick Finglass (University of Bristol): ‘Passionate Lacunae: towards a new edition of Sappho’.

Lecture will be followed by a reception: all welcome.

Organised by the Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies

A tribute to Antonis Samarakis on the occasion of 100th birth anniversary of the Greek writer

Followed by reception

Organised by Hellenic Republic Ministry of Culture and Sports. Supported by Embassy of Greece in London and European Society of Modern Greek Studies

An illustrated lecture by Professor Emerita Lydia Palaiokrassa-Kopitsa.

Organised by the Greek Archaeological Committee UK.

This year’s Christmas event is pure magic! Join us for an afternoon filled with seasonal music and a musical workshop, trays of delicious treats and lots of glittery ornaments made for the whole family!

Organised by The Hellenic Hub and the Hellenic Centre

A fundraising event with music by DJ Avgoustinos.

Organised by the Oinoussai Benovelent Fund.

“Fortune Favors the Bold — A Woman’s Odyssey through a Turbulent Century.” A book presentation relating to true events and real people with slides of personal historical pictures will be shown. A fascinating family saga that takes you from Constantinople to North-Western Greece through love and war.

A percentage from ticket sales will go to the Environmental Law Foundation.

Organised by Ecoluxe London and Ionian Society

Experience the sounds of Greek folk music in this presentation and live performance of traditional songs from Greece. Join us on a journey to the beauties of the Greek countryside and of Asia Minor.  In Greek and English

Organised by the Omilos Eksipiretiton

Produced and presented by The Washing Machine Collective
Greece, Italy, Japan, UK

On the verge of ecological disaster, a mother who no longer wishes to be a mother and a child who no longer wishes to be a burden, find salvation in a drastic solution. An ancient myth collides with a modern crisis, as a new scientific theory on climate change is brought to life.

A seascape paintings exhibition by Eva Apostolatou, winner of the Athens Academy 2016 Best Artist Award for Artists by under 40.

Meet the Artist: Wednesday 6 November, 6.30pm-8.30pm

Human Rights have dominated the Property Issue in Cyprus. The latest developments in Cyprus and the European Court of Human Rights will be presented.

Proceeds donated to a charitable cause.

Organised by the Ionian Society

Presentation in Greek to celebrate the work of Nearchos C. Clerides a prominent figure in the education, literature and education of Cyprus during the beginning of the 20th Century.

Organised by the Nearchos Clerides Cultural Foundation, Cyprus

Supported by the Hellenic Centre

A pop-up exhibition showing how five centuries of Venetian presence in the Eastern Mediterranean and Greek-Turkish cohabitation in present-day Turkey and Cyprus have left their mark on language and popular culture.

Organised by University of Oxford Phonetics Laboratory

A piano recital by Dr Nicolas Costantinou featuring masterpieces by some of the leading composers of the past, as well as the contemporary Cypriot composer, Constantinos Stylianou.

Organised by the Cyprus High Commission – Cultural Section

The most eminent historic monuments in Cyprus are the painted churches of Troodos mountain range classified in UNESCO World’s Cultural Heritage. Dr Sophocles Sophocleous will present some of these churches and their murals spanning from the 11th to the 19th century, with references to the icon painting, to the portraits of the donors and their commemorative inscriptions.

A panel discussion “Alexander the Great coinage: A bridge between different cultures and different periods. Presentation of global culture heritage in a transnational environment”

Organised by the Macedonian Society

“Life Will Smile” is a 40-minute feature documentary based on the incredible true story of an entire Jewish community surviving WWII, thanks to the brave actions of the people of Zakynthos.

Film followed with Q&A with director Drey Kleanthous and producer Steven Priovolos.

Dimitrios Skyllas will be joined by Paul Hughes, director of the BBC Orchestra, to discuss about the composer’s diverse influences from religion to cinema, and to screen videos of his music from the tragedy ‘Electra’ at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus. The concert is at the Barbican 29 January 2020. Moderated by Dimitrios Kraniotis, Co-founder of Ark4Art.

An exuberant celebration of Greek Folk Dancing marking  the 40^th anniversary of the Lykion Ton Hellinidon London, the 25^th anniversary of the Hellenic Centre and the indomitable Greek spirit.

Organised by: Lykion Ton Hellinidon and the Hellenic Centre

Written by the prominent Greek writer Penny Fylaktaki who has been awarded the National Award for Theatre Plays. The production opened with great success in Oxford,  at the Richard Burton-Elizabeth Taylor Studio of Oxford Playhouse a few months ago and it will be presented in London this October.

The team of the Greek Diaspora Project introduces for the first time in London its rich output on the nature and significance of Greek Diasporas in the context of the recent Greek crisis and beyond.

The event will consist of two presentations by prominent academics followed by a panel discussion.

Organised by the Association of Constantinopolitan Greeks in the UK (ACGUK)

A presentation on the anniversary of 50 years after the death of the Great Greek writer Stratis Myrivilis presented by his granddaughter Mrs Christina Angelopoulou, Dr Maria Prevelakis, film director Eirini Vachlioti and others.

‘Psychological Therapy as a heroic journey into the labyrinth. The myth of Theseus and Ariadne’

The aim of the lecture is to explore the mythological imprint of the psychological processes that we all are in touch with and how mythological themes can be supplementary to the clinical practise of psychotherapy.

An exhibition of photographs by Kostis Paraskevas depicting the people, the religions and the landscape of Nepal.

Meet the Artist: Thursday 17 October, 6pm-8pm.

On the occasion of Lykion’s 40th anniversary, Dr Dimitra Tzanidaki-Kreps will give a lecture in Greek entitled “Ο Χαίντερλιν και οι Έλληνες”.

Organised by Lykion to Hellinidon London

Screening of the film “Pause” by Cypriot director Tonia Mishiali, as part of the programme Cyprus Cinema Series, organised by the Cyprus High Commission – Cultural Section.

A play in English set in northern Greece in 1948, focusing on two peasant women: ‘Americana’ and her elder daughter, ‘Katerina’

A panel discussion organised by the Board of Directors of the Panayotis & Effie Michelis Foundation about its newly published book ‘Greece in European Travellers’ Imagery (15th – 19th centuries): Identities, alterities, metamorphoses’ by Dr Aphrodite Kouria.

The Thorn of Acacia talks about FGM and women’s rights through a verbatim piece of writing using physical scenes to link the stories.

“Memories of the English School. An Alumni Reunion” Speakers: Professor Kypros Nicolaides and Mr Harry Sophoclides

Book Presentation of “The English School, Nicosia Cyprus: A historical account 1900 to 1960” by Kyriacos Demetriades

The English School in Nicosia has played, since its foundation in 1900, an important role in the education of young Cypriots and the enduring cultural bonds between Cyprus and the UK. In the event, eminent alumni will reminisce about their days at the School and how it helped them fulfil their aspirations.

Seminar on Cyprus: The event will feature brief presentations by Professor Yuji Uesugi, Dr Emel Akcali and Dr Neophytos Loizides followed by discussion with the audience.

Organised by Cypriot Estia

An exhibition of paintings by Anastasia Krokidi leading us to a discussion with nature and our inner self.

Theatro Technis debuts their annual Cyprus Week, an yearly festival of the arts dedicated to promoting the cause of Greek Cypriot culture and to create closer connections between the Greek and Cypriot Greek communities in London. Led by our artistic director, George Evgeniou, Cyprus Week has been a tradition of Theatro Technis ever since its inception.

Exploring the great tradition of the Greek Myth, with music by Greek composers Iannis Xenakis, Manos Hadjidakis and Dimitrios Rontsis.

An exhibition of paintings and wall hanging tapestries/gobelin by Libuse Mikova.

A presentation of the work and life of Greek Cypriot author Nicole Anna Maniati by Dr Kiki Sonidou.

Shadow theatre puppet show in Greek by Thodoris Kostidakis – an experienced shadow puppeteer, drama therapist and member of the Greek Association of Shadow Theatre.

Piano recital, including pieces from Scarlatti, Brahms and Skalkottas

Performer Georgios Vardakis

Marylebone High Street and the surrounding streets are closed to traffic for the day and are transformed into a celebration of summer, a fun day full of music, dance events and delicious food! Events include Greek Traditional Dances by Lykion ton Hellinidon.

You can also visit the Hellenic Centre on Paddington Street.

The ceremony (in English) for the Runciman Awards 2019 will take place in the Great Hall of the Hellenic Centre, in the presence of the award- winner, runners- up and sponsor of the award.

Hellenic Centre’s Annual General Meeting and wine reception for Hellenic Centre Members only.

An illustrated lecture by Gonda van Steen, Koraes Professor of Modern Greek and Byzantine History, Language and Literature, King’s College London.

Organised by the Society of Modern Greek Studies.

Event with good food and wine organised by the Ionian Society.

Organised by A.G. Leventis Gallery Cyprus and the Hellenic Centre, supported by the A.G. Leventis Foundation. 

The exhibition will examine the relationship between Ioannis Kissonerghis and the landscape painting tradition created in Cyprus by traveller-artists, in particular British visitors or temporary residents of the island.

This event is part of the celebrations for the 25th Anniversary of the Hellenic Centre  

A play in Greek starring Maria Solomou and Dimitris Kouroubalis.

Bookings and further information: www.prosopaevents.com

The author of the book Savvas Pavlides, based on his personal experience, describes the horrible events that took place in 1974 before and after the Turkish invasion in Cyprus.

The presentation will be in Greek. 

The lecture will focus on relatively recent iconoclastic productions of Greek drama in Greece as acts of aggression against images of classical antiquity as a sacrosanct relic.

An exhibition by Greek-Cypriot artist Elena Papadopoulou.

Meet the Artist: Tuesday 21 May, 6.30-9.30pm

Organised by the Cyprus High Commission – Cultural Section.

A panel discussion in English led by Dr Anastasios Maragiannis.

Organised by the Ionian Society.

A lecture in English to discuss the latest developments and challenges after the signing of the Prespes Agreement.

Organised by the Macedonian Society of Great Britain.

This year’s HC Easter Celebration features members of the London based group Plastikes Karekles performing their own arrangements of a selection of popular Greek love songs ranging from the early 40s to our days: Greek tangos, waltzes, rebetika, folk and popular songs, original compositions or famous European songs translated into Greek

A lecture by Dr Jane Rempel, University of Sheffield.

Organised by the Promotion of Hellenic Studies.

Event Postponed for a Later Date in Autumn

Panel discussion organised by the Board of Directors of the Panayotis & Effie Michelis Foundation about its newly published book ‘Greece in European Travellers’ Imagery (15th – 19th centuries): Identities, alterities, metamorphoses’ by Dr Aphrodite Kouria.

A presentation in English by Rev Dr Grigorios- Chrysostomos Tympas, author of the book In the Flow of Self-Knowledge, Tracing Roots of Psychopathology and Identity. 

Supported by the Hellenic Psychiatric Association, UK. Organised by Eteria Ellinon Epistimonon.

An exhibition by mixed media artist Kira Phoenix K’inan, inspired by visited locations, sccientific explorations and the mythologies of old.

Meet the Artist: Thursday 2 May, 18:30-20:30

Screening of the Cypriot film ROSEMARIE and Q&A with the director Adonis Florides, as part of the programme Cyprus Cinema Series.

Organised by Cyprus High Commission – Cultural Section

‘A young refugee, stuck on a boat in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, is reading
what’s left from an old diary: remembering/re-learning his/her own life story.’

Book presentation The Woman of Cyprus – The Journey of a Century by Androulla Vassiliou, former First Lady and ex-EU Commissioner.

The event is organised by The Hellenic Centre and the Cypriot Estia of London

The presentation will be in Greek and English.

An Opera event organised by the Ionian Society, for further information, get in contact with the organisers.

Organised by the Hellenic Centre & sponsored by the A.G. Leventis Foundation

The Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra in Residence at the University of Oxford, is delighted to present this concert celebrating the Hellenic Centre’s 25th anniversary.

This event is part of the celebrations for the 25th Anniversary of the Hellenic Centre  

Exhibition from the collection of A.Nicolas, under the auspices of Mr Euripides L Evriviades, His Excellency The High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus.

The exhibition is supported by AG Leventis Foundation and organised by the Hellenic Centre. 

This event is part of the celebrations for the 25th Anniversary of the Hellenic Centre  

Open call for symposium inaugurated by a talk with Dr Jennifer M. Webb

Acclaimed writer Sofka Zinovieff will speak about Anglo -Greek lives of the families described in three of her books.

The Leventis Lectures event 2019 will showcase the research currently being undertaken at the University of Exeter into the impact of Greek culture upon our modern world.

Organised by the Hellenic Centre

Children’s play by Fournos Theatre Group followed by a series of creative and fun activities delivered by The Hellenic Hub.

A performance at The Marchland Arms (a weekend festival of music and art from Europe) featuring Nikos Baroutsakis and Savina Yannatou.
It’s a new dance-theatre piece called Ionic taking inspiration from the poetry of C. P. Cavafy.

It forms part of a session with two other performances from Europe.

Organised by the Hellenic Centre

A talk by Petros Karatsareas on the language education in the UK’s Greek Cypriot diaspora.

Organised by the Macedonian Society of Great Britain. 

A panel discussion in English with Denis MacShane, Former UK Europe Minister and author, Danae Kyriakopoulou, Chief Economist at OMFIF, Florence Mele, Director of Quality and Academic Services at the ESCP Europe Business School and Vicky Pryce, economist and author as Chair.

Book presentation by Roderick Beaton.

Organised by the Hellenic Centre and Allen Lane Books. 

Playwright & poet Natalie Katsou and photographer Yiannis Katsaris join their artistic forces and invite us to The Desert Behind; a photographic journey and book launch of their poetry collection.

Book Launch and Private View – Meet the artists: 20 March 2019

Organised by the Hellenic Centre

Kathara Deftera Celebration with Kourelou and London Greek Collective

Organised by the Hellenic Centre 

A lunchtime piano concert with Angelina Pavlou & Christos Fountos

In honour of the renowned Greek poet Titos Patrikios, a retrospective of his much-celebrated career will take place on Sunday 10th March, complete with audiovisual material and the participation of esteemed guests, among which the poet himself.

For tickets and the complete programme please click here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening-with-the-poet-titos-patrikios-greek-poetry-tickets-54995983467?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete”

A talk with internationally renowned opera director Rodula Gaitanou and the artist and designer takis organised by the Hellenic Centre London and Investec Opera Holland Park

A lecture by Konstantinos Boletis, Architect, Doctor of History and Archaeology, Ephorate of the Antiquities of the City of Athens.

The event is organised by Greek Archaeological Committee UK

Prosopa Events and Alfa Idea are delighted to present the theatre play
“Under the stars – Οι κάτω απ’ τ’ αστέρια” for two shows in London, followed by one in Manchester and one in Amsterdam.

Organised by the Hellenic Centre

An illustrated lecture in English by Rima Outram

One show.
Three actors.
All the Greek myths.

Sustainable fashion and organic products from Greece and beyond organised by the Ionian Society.

24th Anniversary Dinner Dance organised by the Hellenic Engineers Society of Great Britain. 

Organised by the Hellenic Centre 

An illustrated lecture by Helena Matheopoulos

Organised by the Hellenic Centre

Helli Pangalou will give a lecture on Marina Adams and the Gardens she created.

Organised by the Hellenic Centre & ATOPOS cvc

A talk by Myrsini Pichou as part of #TextMe_PaperFashion

This event is part of the celebrations for the 25th Anniversary of the Hellenic Centre  

Phaedra I—, written and directed by Avra Sidiropoulou, is Athens-based Persona Theatre Company’s new international project, which brings together artists from Greece and the U.K.
The show opens at Tristan Bates Theatre in central London, playing for a limited run
(18th-23rd February 2019).

Joint presentation for the Anglo-Hellenic League and the Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies

Mani’s strange beauty, the Greek landscapes of Craxton ad Ghika and Patrick Leigh Fermor’s evocative writing inspired Toby Wiggins to return to Mani and paint a series of landscapes.

Organised by the Hellenic Centre 

A play in Greek by Dimitra Barla 

A lecture by Dr Richard Temple of the Temple Gallery.

This lecture will contemplate the Hesychast tradition of early Christian monasteries and its significance in the traditional art of icon painting.

Lecture with Professor Konstantinos Niarhos, University of Athens, organised by the Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain.

Organised by the Hellenic Centre & ATOPOS cvc

As part of #TextMe_PaperFashion,  Jose Teunissen, Professor, Dean, School of Design & Technology, London College of Fashion will give a talk about
”Paper Dress: Future of History?”

This event is part of the celebrations for the 25th Anniversary of the Hellenic Centre  

This is traditional Greek event to help raise funds for the church of St. Spyridon, Piraeus, Greece in order to feed 150 families daily.

Organised by the Ionian Society.

Organised by the Hellenic Centre 

An illustrated presentation by Dr. Elizabeth Baquedano and Dimitrios Roussos.

Explore text and paper in fashion through a selection of disposable paper dresses from the 1960s including rare Japanese shifu underclothes from the Edo period, Richard Nixon’s 1968 electoral campaign dress, the after Andy Warhol ‘Souper Dress’ , paper garments by significant designers such as  Miyake, Tsumura, Galliano and many more in an exhibition that doesn’t only look good on paper!

Organised by the Hellenic Centre 

Let’s welcome 2019 and start the celebrations for the 25th anniversary of the Hellenic Centre with Vasilopitta and a unique performance of songs inspired by love with Trio Lirico.
A programme of well-known excerpts from Greek operettas and songs of the operetta era and subsequent periods.

This event is part of the celebrations for the 25th Anniversary of the Hellenic Centre  

A festive dinner dance organised by the Macedonian Society for Great Britain.

Traditional Greek sweets, embroideries, diaries, 2019 good luck charms and more.

A celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Lykion ton Hellinidon.

piano recital in aim of the “Elpida” Association for Children with cancer

A performance in English, based on Franz Kafka’s Letter to his Father directed by Angeliki Petropetsioti.

Organised by The Council of the Hellenic Community Trust

A talk by ”Migration and Media Challenging Democracy and National Cohesion in Our Times” with Professor Edward Schumacher – Matos

A lecture by Prof. Gonda Van Steen, new Koraes Professor at King’s College London.

Organised by the Hellenic Centre and the Hellenic Hub, and supported by Children’s Reading Club of the Greek Library.

A workshop in Greek and an opportunity for children to explore Christmas Greek traditions.

THE EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Exhibition taking place at the Andipa Gallery

Louis Demetrius Alvanis returns to the Steiner House with a programme including Mozart, Betthoven, Brinch and Chopin.

The annual fund raising event from the Oinoussai Benevolent Fund.

A talk by professor William Schabas regarding the relevance of the Declaration of Human Rights to issues like migration, equality rights and xenophobia.

An illustrated lecture by Professor Emeritus of Prehistoric Archaelogy Stelios Andreou, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, a leader in Aegean archaelogy, presenting new finds from his excavation projects in Macedonia, Greece.

“The President and the Committee of the Hellenic Medical Society UK have the pleasure of inviting you to the Hippocratic Oration 2018 that will take place immediately after the Paleo Oncology conference.

The 2018 Hippocratic Orator for 2018 is Professor Panayotis N. Soucacos MD, FACS and the title of his talk is: “Unraveling the Mysteries of Congenital Anomalies of the Upper & Lower Extremities, with Deviation from Normality, in Ancient Mythology to Modern Medicine.”

Internationally recognised speakers will present palaeo-pathological evidence on cancer and will discuss the written testimony of the disease afflicting populations in societies and cultures of antiquity.

There will be no registration fee but prospective participants are invited to declare their intention to attend.

This meeting is generously supported by the A.G. Leventis Foundation

Original work of Greek emerging artist Thomas Tsalapatis at the end of his ten-day London residency.

A Beginners’ Greek course that will introduce you to the basic elements of Classical Greek grammar through reading passages adapted from ancient Greek authors using the JACT Reading Greek course (CUP, 2nd edition, 2007). Each weekend builds on the progress achieved in the previous one.

Intermediate Greek courses will present light-hearted yet academically rigorous adventures in ancient Greek literature for students wanting to explore the original Greek of major authors like Homer and Herodotus, Sophocles and Thucydides, Euripides and Plato. Some previous knowledge is necessary (e.g. rusty A Level, or degree).

Advanced Greek courses will appeal to those with a confident grasp of the fundamentals of the ancient Greek language and who want to explore a wide range of Greek texts in their original form.

A talk in English by Anastasios P.Leventis CBE, OFR, Chairman of the A G Leventis Foundation, about climate change and Greece.

An exhibition of photographs by Margarita Mavromichalis.

The black and white images depict the arrival of the refugees on the shores of the island, their compassionate reception by locals and volunteers, as well as their plight to survive a new reality.

An illustrated lecture in English by Greek Cypriot author Mary Pyrgos.

Collide Theatre invites you on an experimental new opera; a musical journey through a war’s noise and the silence of its aftermath. Written in 2015 by one of Greece’s most prominent writers, Dimitris Dimitriadis, TROY is a raw account of the destruction that war brings upon a human soul.

LoOk-at-me is a risky clownery act, about a woman working herself into a frenzy.

Produced and presented by Monamas Theatre Company

Τhe Greek production of the worldwide smash-hit play comes to London for the first time! A play by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, performed in Greek by Melina Theocharidou. 

A musical performance, based on Kurt Weil‘s Youkali song with Danae Eleni (soprano) and Kimon Pallikaropoulos (accordion) directed by Angeliki Petropetsioti; design Associate: Laurie Bamon. 

Produced by Mirror Theatre. Organised by the Ionian Society.

In November 2018, the Levantine Heritage Foundation will hold its third international conference, “The Levantines: Identities and Heritage” in Athens.

Conference flyer 

Tours flyer 

Papanikolaou Prize is organised by the Hellenic Medical Society UK.

An exhibition of paintings and handmade jewellery by Tonia Theodorou capturing how art becomes a jewel.

Concert with pianist and composer Christodoulos Georgiades

A lecture by Dr Maria Katsanaki on the occasion of the presentation of her book Theodore Ralli published by the A. G. Leventis Foundation and the A. G. Leventis Gallery (2018).

The Cyprus High Commission cordially invites you to the opening of the Cyprus Cinema Series, with a screening of the award-winning feature film Boy on the Bridge, by Petros Charalambous

A new poetry composition by Yannis Efthymiadis 

Illustrated lecture by John Kittmer

Piano recital with Dora Bakopoulou and Elli Paspala

The event is organised by the Hellenic Centre and the Foundation for Hellenic Culture.

Live recital by the Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.

One of the most successful female artists of all time, the legendary chanson singer NANA MOUSKOURI, known for hits such as ‘The White Rose of Athens’ and ‘Only Love’ will be returning to London for one special show.

A panel discussion in English.

Live music by Pavlos & Co., singing, dancing and get together, as well as a four course meal and a glass of wine.

A presentation about Byzantine music by Omilos Eksipiretiton (The Servers’ Society), a School of Thought and Action founded in 1980 in Athens, Greece; its aim is the development of the spirit and the promotion of Greek civilization.

A poetic trilogy of the contemporary Greek poet and philosopher Dimitris Kakalidis.

A lecture by Dr. Petros Karatsareas on the Cypriot Dialect. 

RG Connect18, the fifth annual Reload Greece conference.

An informative session about the EU citizens’ rights in the context of Brexit.

Launch of Adam Sisman’s new book.

Directed by Anastasia Revi

Produced by Theatre Lab and The Hellenic Centre

Based on the novel by George Seferis

Tangos and Smyrni traditional songs

Open House – Free entry to London’s best buildings!

Andrew Polyviou’s debut art exhibition revealing his inspiration and creative journey through art therapy following a dramatic life change in 2014.

Emphasizing the irrevocable connection between the creator and his creations,  Nikos Tilkeridis brings to London for the first time some of his unique wood crafted objects and reveals the knowledge, effort and respect involved in working with wood.

Athens born, urban and travel photographer, Georgios Zampas captures through his lence and shares with us colours, details and feelings of his recent life journey to India.

At the start of his career, photography student Kemal G Kemal presents his first solo exhibition at The Hellenic Centre

A musical play that explores the new office perk large corporations are offering to women: Social Freezing! Ladies, you can now freeze your eggs, work your way up the ladder, find the right man and forget about having kids for a few years.

After successful performances at the Wallace Collection in London, in Copenhagen and in Athens, Dimitra Barla’s autobiographical one-woman show The Cloakroom Attendant, directed by Natalie Katsou, comes to the Camden Fringe.

National treasure Hal Cruttenden (Have I Got News For You, The Apprentice, Bake Off, Live at the Apollo) brings a preview of his brand-new show, Chubster, to Stratford for a night of mirth and mayhem that won’t soon be forgotten.

You are invited to the Mulberry Sample Sale

Shop up to 75% off bags, purses, ready to wear and shoes

(paid advert from HC corporate client)

An event organised by DEXEU (Department for Exiting the European Union) discussing the rights of Greek citizens living in the UK after EU exit.

Joan Leigh Fermor (1912 – 2002) was one of the finest photographers of her time.

She most excelled in pictures of unspoilt Greece between 1945- 1960.

Thebes – a town sown from the seeds of the Dragons teeth, Pentheus – a king who likes to
fight with Gods, the Bacchae – the women of Thebes, driven mad, the Chorus – the foreign
maenad priestesses whose devotion gives them power and Dionysus – a God who knows no
limitations.

An event dedicated to the great female icons of re- betiko Eskenazy, Abatzi, Bellou, Haskil, Georgakopoulou, and Ninou among others.

Organised by Rebetiko Carnival. Supported by the Hellenic Centre.

The focus of this conference is the notion of memory and the many ways in which it shapes and transforms personal and communal identities is the focus of this conference. The effects of political changes and financial challenges will be investigated with reference to Diaspora communities of the 20^th century, with special emphasis on the Greek and Russian Diaspora communities of London and Oxford.

A celebration of summer in the streets of Marylebone, a fun day full of music, dance events and delicious food! Events include Greek Traditional Dances by Lykion ton Hellinidon.

Music concert

An adaptation of Aeschylus’ Agamemnon called Cassandra. This play takes us on a very personal journey through some of the struggles many women face in their lives; the choice between what’s expected of them and how they feel. Touching on the themes of #metoo and #timesup, Cassandra is an exploration of giving a voiceless woman an audience.

An exhibition organised by Cyprus High Commission

A memorable photographic exhibition focused on true “Moments of Glory” of the Olympic Games RIO 2016, captured by Selene Alexia.

Lecture by Professor Alexandra Georgakopoulou – Nunes

Organised by the Society for Modern Greek Studies

Lectures with musical illustrations

Organised by the School of Byzantine Music, Archdiocese of Thyateira and the Department of Music, City University, London and supported by the Hellenic Centre

A Chopin recital by Nicolas Constantinou

An exhibition of photography by Dimitris
Kourakos and Agni Kapuscinska. Together, they convey a story of the mysterious, beautiful and multi dimensional Universe that is Our Home.

Storytelling event

Julie Peakman will give a lecture on the battles of the Dodecanese during WWII.

Interactive theatre play in Greek and clay making workshop

Short introduction as commemoration to the Pontians and a book presentation.

Join the Cyprus-born bestselling author Nadia Marks for an evening to celebrate her new novel Secrets Under the Sun. Set in the small seaside town of Larnaka, this moving, transporting new novel explores forbidden love and family secrets. Three childhood friends reunite for the funeral of Katerina, the much-loved old woman who had a profound effect on their lives. Her loss leaves the friends bereft, but the funeral is not just a time to mourn and remember, as they begin to uncover the riddles of their childhood.

A presentation of Alan Ogden’s new book, The Vagabond and the Princes. 

“Andronikos or the Painter”, a play inspired by the life and work of Costas Stathis.

Organised by the Cultural Section, Cyprus High Commission UK.

A collective art exhibition featuring Cyprus based artists and a variety of mediums and styles.

A unique opportunity for a philosophical journey through the civilizations of the five continents. Ioannis Fikas will present the role of the ancient city and the sacred geography, which is the bridge between the earthly and the celestial world through his book Philosophy & Leadership.

Immersive retrospective exhibition of renowned Greek artist Angelos

Bailamos Opa!
With Dance Guru to the Stars Aliki Mbakoyianni

The Macedonian Society of Great Britain invites you to an illustrated lecture in English by Sir Basil Markesinis QC, FBA

HC Easter Celebration

concert with Plastikes Karekles

At the Heart of Things is a dance-puppetry performance inspired by Oscar Wilde’s book De Profundis, that dives into female sexuality, queer identity and homophobia.

Sonata for Two Violins and Piano No.1 in F Major by  C.P.E. Bach.(arr. for violin, clarinet and piano by P. Evernden)

A performance on the site of a half-built, subterranean concrete well. Bringing together professional mourners, the piece immerses viewers in laments, rituals and other expressions of loss.

A round table discussion. Donations welcome.

Two illustrated lectures

A lively discussion around the current solo exhibition of Kalliopi Lemos, All is to Be Dared, as we reflect on the role of desire and obsessions as key elements able to challenge the basic structure of power.

The story of an Italian fugitive, an Anglo-German composer of Jewish origin, and a young Greek woman in the Greek island of Naxos in 1943, is unearthed 70 years later by the grandson of an Italian soldier. The author of the novel Nasso, Professor Franco Rampazzo discusses his work with publishing editor Frazer King, on the occasion of the novel’s translation into Greek and English.

Concert by Vasilis Rakitzis, Oliver Nelson

An event of words and music presenting the new poetry collection of Clelia Charissis, organised to mark the International Day of Poetry.

An exhibition of photographs by landscape and seascape photographer Ravenna Moncreiff

Lecture in English

Children’s theatre play followed by activities

Gazelli Art House is delighted to announce Kalliopi Lemos’ second solo show, titled All is to Be Dared, curated by Christian Oxenius. The Greek born, London-based sculptor, painter and installation artist unveils a new body of work investigating the essence of desire and pain.

The exhibition will be running until the 29th of April.

Panel discussion

Dora Constantinou’s art exhibition captures other people’s untold, hidden stories that strive to be told. In her paintings, she tries to become that other person and express their feelings.

Dario Fo’s MISTERO BUFFO ,directed by Lyto Triantafyllidou with Panos Vlahos

Produced and presented by Ark4Art 

Members of the HC can benefit as they can choose two full price tickets for the price of one by using the code ‘ark4art’ during checkout. Limited availability.

Greece’s official entry to Academy Awards (Oscars) 2018 in the Best Foreign Film Category.

Screening times: 3.30pm & 7pm
Language: Greek with English subtitles

Live music recital at 5.30pm with Ksenia Dania, who makes her acting debut in the film for screening ticket holders only.

Supported by Aegean Airlines and  Argo Travel

A lunchtime piano and voice recital with Rafaella Charalambous and Christos Fountos

An illustrated lecture by Dr Bettany Hughes, historian, author and broadcaster.

Carnival celebration with live music by Kourelou with lots of dancing

Celebration of Greek Carnival with food,music and Greek dancing. Bookings and further information on the numbers provided.

Organised by Lykion ton Hellinidon

Presentation of poetry collection by Konstantina Kolokythas Stanatelopoulou, organised by Eteria Ellinon Epistimonon and supported by the Hellenic Centre.

An exhibition, previously presented at Sismanogleio Megaro (Istanbul Greek Consulate) and inaugurated by his Holiness, Bartholomew I, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, comprising of paintings depicting the most important personalities and protagonists of the Byzantine Empire.

Homeric talk by Paul O’Mahoney

Διάλεξη του Καθηγητή Κωνσταντίνου Δεληκωνσταντή, Διευθυντή του Α’ Πατριαρχικού Γραφείου.

Illustrated presentation by Dimitra Stasinopoulou

New Year, new beginnings and what is better than to celebrate 2018 eating vasilopitta, the traditional New Year’s cake, with our Members and Friends in an evening infused in jazz melodies. Live music by Jiannis Pavlidis, guitar; Sam Quintana, bass; Jordan Dinsdale,drums.

Vasilopitta organised by the Ionian Society.

Vasilopitta organised by the Hellenic Medical Society UK.

A lecture by James Pettifer, Professor of Balkan History, Oxford.

Two-day event ‘C. P. Cavafy: The poetics of history and the music of poetry’, the second in the series ‘­Sounds of the Hellenic World’. This is the third collaboration between King’s College London and the Athens Conservatoire. ‘Sounds of the Hellenic World I’ was the first joint event between the two institutions to be held in London, in 2016.

The first day of the event will take place at the Hellenic Centre.

Supporters:

• The Bank of Greece – Eurosystem
• The Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation and the Cavafy Archive – exclusive sponsors of the exhibition ‘C. P. Cavafy: Historia Arcana – A Hidden History’
• The Michael Marks Charitable Trust – exclusive sponsor of the concert ‘10 Invenzioni on poems by C. P. Cavafy by Dimitri Mitropoulos’

Book presentation by Stefanos Geroulanos, exhibition and music

Kostis Paraskevas’s photographic debut captures the preparations of the dance group of Lykion ton Hellinidon, London before each performance.

Live music by Aggeliki Polyzou, Vasilis Fotopoulos and their band, DJ Avgoustinos

Traditional Greek sweets, embroideries, diaries, 2018 good luck charms and more.

Greek Bouzouki Taster Session

“Memory and Harmony”: An Evening Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Hellenic Institute at Royal Holloway, University of London.

Discussion on ‘Security and defence in the Aegean and the East Mediterranean’.

The Hellenic Centre’s event dedicated to our little ones

Hellenic Medical Society would like to invite you to participate in the annual Papanicolaou Prize competition, which will take place at the Hellenic Centre in the evening of 23 November 2017

Lecture in Greek organised in cooperation with the Sylvia Ioannou Foundation

A film screening  (2 PM and 7 PM) of the movie ‘Cloudy Sunday’ and a recital by the group Plastic Chairs

Film duration: 120 minutes; language: Greek with English subtitles.

Q & A with director Manousos Manousakis will follow both screenings.

Oinoussai Benevolent Fund celebrates 75 years of existence at the heart of its inception in the City.

Lieutenant Colonel Graeme McDonald will talk on the campaign in the Middle East during WW2 and emphasise on its importance for the region of the Eastern Mediterranean.

The Macedonian Society of Great Britain organises
“Euripides in Macedonia – Psychological Problems in Ancient Tragedies”

An illustrated lecture in English by Sir Basil Markesinis QC, FBA

Lecture by Prof Maria Iacovou, University of Cyprus.

Paintings by Phaedon Constantinidis expressing the beauty of colours and emotions.

The President and the Committee of the Hellenic Medical Society UK have the pleasure of inviting you to the Hippocratic Oration 2017.

Concert and presentation by Kudsi Erguner on Ney and Giannis Koutis on Ud and vocal

The Region of Peloponnese organises an exhibition of aerial photographs, capturing the picturesque, inspiring and mythical landscape of Peloponnese. The exhibition is carried out along with the World Travel Market Week in London.

Elisabeth Katsamaki’s exhibition highlights the meaning of life. Officially under the auspices of the Embassy of Brazil in London and dedicated to the people of Brazil, it raises social and spiritual awareness towards the pursuit of happiness.

An illustrated lecture with Helena Matheopoulos.

An evening of poetry and discussion on the cultural renaissance.

The Macedonian Society of Great Britain invites you to an event dedicated to Aristotle.

Dinner and Dance

Lecture by Professor Sir Simon Wessely organised by the Hellenic Psychiatric Association

3rd Hellenic Festival includes networking, film screening of El Greco, open discussion with the audience, screening of ‘Smyrna, the muse of Ionia’ and live concert by Irini Derembei, Fide Köksal and Karolos Kouklakis.

Talk followed by live music

Lecture by Professor Roderick Beaton organised by the Anglo Hellenic League

Piano recital including music by Chopin, FeBland and Liszt.

Giorgos Papadakis (lute,vocals), Lefteris Fragioudakis (lute,vocals), Michalis Polychronakis (lyre,vocals), special guest Aggelos Papadakis (mandolin)

Theatrical Play, in Greek with surtitles in English.

Cretan Dancing Workshop by George Kylafas

Music Recital by sopranos Elena Xanthoudakis, Christiana Aloneftis, mezzo soprano Luisa Barry and a prolific chamber ensemble conducted by Anastasios Strikos.

An exhibition of paintings by Kostas Spiropoulos evoking Plato’s Theory of Forms.

An illustrated lecture by Prof Armand D’Angour, University of Oxford organised by the Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies.

Theatrical Research Group ”Meth’odos” and Director/Actor Yiorgos Panteleakis present a play of Archaic poetry in a contemporary way through Vision and Sound.

The journey continues…A poetic trilogy by the contemporary Greek poet and philosopher Dimitris Kakalidis

Marblemen Productions is proud to announce that our Greek feature film drama AMERIKA SQUARE is having its UK premiere at Raindance Film Festival on Tuesday 26 September, at VUE WEST END at 17:45 hrs.

Dr Tasos Vartholomaios, Medical Doctor practicing  Homeopathic Medicine in London, will give a lecture in Greek  on the application of Homeopathic Medicine on chronic health disorders and diseases.

A lecture in Greek by author and Visiting professor to the Hellenic Armed Forces, Ioannis Kornilakis.

Ioannis Kornilakis has brought into publicity at least 137 unpublished epistles by Ioannis Kapodistrias. Free entry; booking essential: 02075639835 or press@helleniccentre.org. The event, hosted at the Hellenic Centre, is under the auspices of Archdiocese of Thyateira.

‘Open House’ was started in 1992 by a group of architects as a small, not- for- profit organisation to promote public awareness and appreciation of the capital’s building designs and architecture.

“That we see is always less than what we look”… An exhibition of shadow scalptures by Triantafyllos Vaitsis

Andreas Georgiadis returns to the Hellenic Centre with an exhibition traveling in time and history offering us Mediterranean Encounters of a lost era.

Tango 44 celebrates the explosive dance music of Argentina in a recital of tango and popular classics. Book your tickets (£10) now.

Launch of a new slipcase edition

Everybody Can Dance – An interactive dance workshop delivered by a.dd dance company. 

Picurae Vitae – a.dd dance company, the professional group of Aimon Garofallou , Dimitra Vasilopoulou and Dimitra Papadatou, present a contemporary dance performance on painting meeting dance.

A lecture, in English, by Dr Peter Frankopan, Oxford University.

Legend, myth and folclore as seen through the eyes of two contemporary printmakers, Hambis Tsangaris and Giorgos Konstantinou.

The annual award of the Runciman book prize organised by the Anglo- Hellenic League.

Free entry; booking essential: info@anglohellenicleague.org.

Exhibition extended till 7th July! A photographic exhibition by Georgios Zampas disclosing his personal perception of beauty as he discovers it hidden in simplicity, friendship or love.

A lecture by Prof Dimitris Tziovas, University of Birmingham

Launch of a double-side book created by artists Maria Ikonomopoulou  and Anastasia Mina.

A lecture by Dr Mark Whittow.

Greek painter Andreas Georgiadis attempts an artistic immersion in the historical landscape of Constantinople – a walk through space and time, narrating seventeen centuries of history in detail.

The Leventis Lecture Series is part of the A.G Leventis Foundation Initiative on the Impact of Greek Culture in the ancient and modern world. This year’s event celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Foundation’s long standing support of the University of Exeter. Exeter academics Prof Neville Morley, Classics and Ancient History and Prof Karen Ni Mheallaigh, Classics and Ancient History will both give lectures to be followed by an opportunity to network.

George Manginis presenting the Eumorfopoulos donation of Chinese Ceramics to The Benaki Museum

Let’s meet in a cozy atmosphere and rediscover together the joy and verve of yesterday’s beloved songs.

Kostas Serezis on a talk in Greek about some of his experiences from the composer’s performances around the world.

Exhibition by artist Afrodite Papadouli on the subject of attachment, freedom and escape.

Maria Fotaki exhibits her religious themed paintings.

Meet the artist: Thursday 20 April, 5.30pm-7.30pm

Astero, one of the most famous Greek silent films of the early 20th century, with live music accompaniment by Philip Tsalachouris.

The acclaimed Greek pianist Michael Tagkas performs Chopin.

An evening of Ionian Kantades, fun, singing and dancing organised by the Ionian Society.

Dionysios Solomos’s masterpiece, transferred on stage by Marios Iordanou (director) and Sofia Kazantzian (choreographer), comes to London following performances in Athens, Zakynthos, Zurich and Munich. In Greek.

An illustrated lecture in English by Mrs Katerina Peristeri, Archaeologist, Director of Excavations at Kasta Tumulus, Honorary Director of Antiquities.

Organised by the Macedonian Society of Great Britain.

Live music

A programme of chamber music for strings, voice, piano and flute by Greek Cypriot composer Tasoulla Christou, including her Miriam Gideon Prize-winning piece Hymn to Aphrodite.

An exhibition of eight acrylic paintings by Irene Daniolou-Neofytou depicting the refugee camps.

Greek-Cypriot artist Marina Emphietzi-Harris grew up in a house by the sea and her paintings of seascapes emanate from memories of her childhood and show the natural forms of a real world in a semi abstract or conceptual way.

Her strong tonal variations and vivid colours are visual representations of inner feelings and conversations.

Greek Celebration for the New Year organised by Lykion ton Hellinidon.

Christmas Bazaar organised by Lykion ton Hellinidon.

Christmas lunch organised by Lykion ton Hellinidon.

An exhibition of icons and other artefacts dating from 1600 to 1800, along with a short talk on icons and their history.

A lecture by Prof Mary Koutselini of the University of Cyprus, and UNESCO Chair Holder for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.

The Christmas Ball organised by the Macedonian Society of Great Britain. Dress code: smart evening wear.

Scientists present medicine / biomedical science research papers for judging by the Hellenic Medical Society.

Dr D Kourkoumelis of the Ministry of Culture and Sports will give a lecture on the wreck of Lord Elgin’s ship, which wrecked and lost its cargo of antiquities en route from Piraeus to London.

Pavlos Carvalho (cello) is joined by award-winning musicians Lucy Jeal (violin), Alexandros Koustas (viola) and Karine Selo (piano) for an afternoon of romantic chamber music by Schumann, Brahms and Mozart. A fundraising event for Rebetiko Carnival.

Lose yourself in the atmosphere and emotion of a familiar children’s story, told on a variety of instruments.

Black tie cocktails and dinner organised by the Oinoussai Benevolent Fund.

Editor Marianne Salentin-Trager will be presenting this book on the hospitality and food of Cyprus. The presentation will be complimented by an exhibition of photographs from the book.

A lecture (in English) by Prof Peter Giannoudis, School of Medicine, University of Leeds.

Natalie Katsou reads her poems, in Greek and English, followed by a spoken word performance accompanied by live music.

Prof Edith Hall (of KCL) analyses the relationship between Spike Lee’s film Chi-raq (2015) and Aritophanes’ play Lysistrata, from which Chi-raq draws its inspiration.

Yorgos Nanouris has adapted Auguste Corteau’s The Book of Katerina for the stage, and also directs Lena Papaligoura in the starring role in this new play, which has moved audiences and won critical acclaim.

Amaryllis Kostaropoulou’s exhibition of collage, sketches and paintings celebrate creativity as a remedy against the absurd world.