Hellenic Art Theatre

Hellenic Art Theatre Hellenic Art Theatre In 1980, after the passing of his mentor (Chrysostomos Mantouridis) Stavros Economidis took on the role of Artistic Director.

Our Roots:
Hellenic Art Theatre (HAT) is a continuation of Greek Australian Theatre tradition that started with the late, Chrysostomos Mantouridis, a Greek Cypriot who migrated to Australia from Egypt in 1949 and founded the Hellenic Theatrical Group. Many of the core group of HAT worked under and trained with Mantouridis, including Stavros Economidis, Dennis Messaris, Chris Messaris, Melpo Papas

and Mimika Valaris. Hellenic Art Theatre is born:
Wanting to venture into new horizons, Stavros Ecomomidis and his colleagues established the Hellenic Art Theatre in 1983
With the guidance received from Mantouridis and with great success, our first production, ‘Elecrtra’ by Sophocles, was performed in his honour. In 1985 Hellenic Art Theatre moves into the Greek Cultural Association’s ‘hut’ at Addison Road Community Centre, now known as the Greek Theatre Mantouridion, or ‘The Greek’. Over the years we have performed many select plays, including Greek Tragedies - Mantouridis’ specialty.His passion for tragedies has passed on to us. Since then, Hellenic Art Theatre continues its mission to perform plays in Greek to keep the language alive for the new generations of Greeks in Australia. Its repertoire includes plays by International and Greek playwrights, local Greek-Australian playwrights as well as Ancient Greek playwrights. Genre includes satirical comedies, classics, ancient Greek tragedies and comedies, contemporary Greek Australian plays. Since 2002 HAT has included surtitles in English for the classics and ancient Greek productions, reaching out not only to the now third generation of Greek Australians but to the wider community of theatre lovers and drama and English students that study Ancient Greek playwrights and plays as part of their studies. Under the supervision of Stavros Economidis & Evelyn Tsavalas, HAT runs weekly Children’s Theatre Workshops as a community service, free of charge for children ages 6 -14. The aim of these workshops is to make children aware of the Greek language and culture and to help with their personal development. Also, to introduce the youth to the ‘magical world’ of theatre. Hayden Tsavalas and Stathis Messaris are an example of this, two young adults with a passion for theatre and have continued their involvement since early childhood.

🎶 Sat 3rd Jan 2026 @ 7pm Kick off the New Year with a night with the Fotiadis Family and the Greek Australian Romiosini ...
02/01/2026

🎶 Sat 3rd Jan 2026 @ 7pm
Kick off the New Year with a night with the Fotiadis Family and the Greek Australian Romiosini Choir.

11/12/2025

It was an honour to have our new Consul General, Mr George Skemperis attend last night’s performance of ‘Ο Μμάρμπα Κώστας και η Παρθένα’.
Thank you and welcome to Sydney!
Consulate General of Greece, Sydney

And that’s a wrap! 🎬We would like to express our sincere appreciation to our remarkable patrons and our media sponsors, ...
09/12/2025

And that’s a wrap! 🎬
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to our remarkable patrons and our media sponsors, including The Greek Herald, SBS Greek, Neos Kosmos, 2MM, 1683 Greek Radio Australia & Syndesmos Connecting People and Their Stories.

Our finale was a resounding triumph, thanks to a vibrant audience which included Sophie Cotsis and Cassie.

Thank you all who attended 'Uncle Costa and Parthena' making it a fun experience for all. 🎬🎭

05/12/2025
05/12/2025
📢Final 3 performances of 'Μπάρμπα Κώστας και η Παρθένα'Fri & Sat 7.30pm | Sun 5pm🎟️hellenicarttheatre.com.au Dont miss o...
02/12/2025

📢Final 3 performances of 'Μπάρμπα Κώστας και η Παρθένα'
Fri & Sat 7.30pm | Sun 5pm
🎟️hellenicarttheatre.com.au
Dont miss out!!

Thanks Neos Kosmos & Billy Cotsis!!
24/11/2025

Thanks Neos Kosmos & Billy Cotsis!!

Hellenic Art Theatre opens its new season with the comedy “Uncle Costa and Parthena,” delighting audiences with Greek-Australian humour, strong performances and community spirit at Marrickville’s Mantouridion Theatre.

24/11/2025

The Hellenic Art Theatre has returned to the stage with a burst of humour, heart and community spirit, presenting its latest comedy.

Address

36/142 Addison Road (Addison Rd Community Centre)
Marrickville, NSW
2204

Opening Hours

Friday 7pm - 10:30pm
Saturday 7pm - 10:30pm
Sunday 3:30pm - 6:30pm

Telephone

+61413989007

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