Summary
Program for the 1951 production of Antigone, performed at the Union Theatre, Melbourne University. The program is written in Greek and includes Lili Sigalas in the cast listing playing Eurydice. Directed by Nicos Dimitracopoulos, the play was a reworking of Sophocles' 'Antigone' in modern Greek. A theatrical milestone, it was probably the first production of Greek tragedy in Greek in Victoria. Lili Sigalas had a minor part in the play, and was instrumental in organising the logistics of the production and was an active interpreter.
Lili Sigalas had migrated to Australia in 1922 to marry Letho Sigalas. She and Letho moved in a very sociable set, composed of her own young Greek cousins. Lili also travelled abroad frequently, and was active in the Melbourne Greek community.
Physical Description
Foolscap size sheet of paper, typed with details of performances and cast. The text is in Greek.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Babette Sigalas, 29 Mar 2004
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Place & Date of Event
Union Theatre, University of Melbourne (The), Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 31 Mar 1951
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Person Named
Mr Nicos Dimitracopoulos, Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 31 Mar 1951
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Person Named
Mrs Lili Sigalas, Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 31 Mar 1951
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Inscriptions
Extensive printed text in Greek.
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Classification
Cultural identity, Ethnicity - creative practice, Theatre promotions
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
33.5 cm (Length), 21 cm (Width)
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Keywords
Greek Communities, Greek Immigration, Immigration, Programmes, Theatres, Theatrical Performances
