Greek Film Festival [Thur Oct 1 – Mon Oct 5]
The Greek Film Festival is back in 2009 with a must-see range of films to be screened at Palace Nova Cinemas over the
October long weekend. Incorporating the official opening of this year’s Odyssey Festival, the Gala Opening night will be a
night not to be missed as we present Bang Bang Wedding starring Alex Dimitriades followed by a celebration of Hellenic
proportions – A Gala night featuring music, food, song & dance (without the plate breaking!!)
ODYSSEY Art Exhibition [Launch - Fri Oct 2] Upstairs Alfrescos 260 RUNDLE ST
With a call for artwork from artists with a love of Hellenic culture, this year’s exhibition will see a diverse range of artworks
from a variety of mediums on display at the eye2eye fine art gallery in Rundle Street, Adelaide throughout the month of October
dall’italia all’australia [Sun Oct 11]- Olympic Hall 4-00pm, 282 Franklin st. A night of ‘una faccia, meets mia ratsa’ as Odyssey celebrates the ‘journey’ of the Greek & Italian Migrants of South Australia.
Dall’italia all’Australia (from Italy to Australia) is the cinematographic record of the voyage of the SS Regina d’Italia (Queen Of
Italy), which in September 1924, brought 504 migrants from southern Europe to the South Seas including some 130 Hellenes,
mostly from Kythera, Kastellorizo and Cyprus. The experience of viewing this silent piece of heritage is enhanced by music
performed live by a four piece folkloric band. It was first screened in Milan in 1925, only to disappear into a vault for the next
eight decades – A South Australian Premiere!
Theatre: Alex & Eve [Oct 17/18] Royalty Theatre 65 Angas St
Following Sold-Out shows interstate, ALEX & EVE finally hits Adelaide as part of this year’s Odyssey Festival.
Alex is a male version of Bridget Jones, whose parents continually pressure him to marry - and she'd better be a good Greek-
Orthodox girl! During the Euro 2004 Soccer Tournament, when Greece enjoyed a fairytale run, Alex meets Eve, a Lebanese-
Muslim woman. Despite the insecurities of both, sparks fly. However, Eve's parents have reached breaking point and step up
the pressure on Eve to marry—and he'd better be a good Lebanese-Muslim man! All with hilarious results!
Nikki Aitken’s ‘Odyssey’ [Sun Oct 25] 116 Grote St.
Following recent success at the Adelaide Fringe and Cabaret Fringe festivals with ‘The Attack of the 40 foot Wedge’, join
talented Greek-Australian Cabaret performer Nikki Aitken at the Promethean Theatre for a night of song as she delights you
with the antics of a recent ‘journey’ to the motherland! A show especially created for this year’s festival, Nikki Aitken’s
‘Odyssey’ is ‘My Life in Ruins’ meets my ‘Big Fat Greek Wedding’!
‘Show Us Your Kefi’ Youth Talent Showcase [Sun Oct 25]
116 Grote St . in conjunction with SA’s youth contingent of SAE (World Council of Hellenes Abroad), this year’s Odyssey will feature a
night for talented Greek-Australian Youth to showcase their talents at The Promethean Theatre. Be it singing, playing an
instrument or showcasing your short-film, SAE are inviting youth to ‘Show Us Your Kefi’!
Orchestral ODYSSEY Concert / Odyssey Finale [Sat Oct 31]
In-conjunction with the Elder Hall 2009 Evening Concert Series, this year’s Odyssey Festival concert will feature the Elder
Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra and the talents of Niki Vasilakis on Violin.
The concert will be followed by a Greek Affair on the Goodman Lawns in front of Elder Hall featuring food, music and dance
as part of our Odyssey Finale!
Enquiries - Greek Orthodox Community
PH 8231 4307
Click to see official launch