Celebrate Christmas and Cyprus with
“For the Love of Cyprus! Christmas Special”
at Theatro Technis with Martha D Lewis and Eve Polycarpou.
“ Martha and Eve combine talent, charm and the friendliest charisma with spine-tingling vocals, stunning songs, impeccable harmonies and infectious humour”. The Observer
London, UK – Get ready for a festive celebration like no other as Martha & Eve present “For the Love of Cyprus! Christmas Special” from Thursday, December 19 to Sunday, December 22, 2024. With performances at 7:30 PM and a special matinee on Sunday at 5:00 PM, this show promises a joyful evening filled with music, comedy, and the rich Cypriot heritage of these two award-winning performers.
Join the beloved music-comedy duo, Martha D. Lewis and Eve Polycarpou, formerly known as Donna & Kebab, for an unforgettable Christmas experience. Known for their dynamic performances and heartwarming humor, Martha & Eve invite you to celebrate unity, peace, and the joy of the holiday season. This year’s special show will feature guest artists closely connected to Cyprus, all contributing to the festive spirit and creating a night of laughter and delight.
With over 30 years of experience, Martha & Eve have captivated audiences across the globe, performing at prestigious venues including the Royal Festival Hall, Bloomsbury Theatre, and Hackney Empire. They are the celebrated creators of four albums and a DVD titled ‘Live at The Hackney Empire,’ showcasing their extensive talent and dedication to the craft.
Theatro Technis Creative Director Kerry Kyriacos Michael says, “In the summer, we created a show called ‘For the Love of Cyprus’, and it sold out very quickly. It was also a lovely evening of entertainment with lots of brilliant music, and it was great fun, too, so the idea of bringing it back as a Christmas special was obvious. It going to be a lovely show for all the family and the perfect treat to get you in the mood for a Cypriot Christmas.”
Martha and Eve say, “Its great to be back after our summer sellouts at our beloved Theatro Technis. It’s going to be a show full of festivities, fun, spirited music, and togetherness, with a sense of ‘houmos’!! Andd we are honoured that Mike Minas is with us, leading the band in bouzouki. For us, it’s celebrating our Cypriot heritage. Love Cyprus. Love Xmas. Love ALL!!”
With “sparkling wit and outstanding musical performances.”
The Evening Standard
Event Details:
● Show Title: For the Love of Cyprus! Christmas Special.
● Dates: Thursday, December 19 – Sunday, December 22, 2024
● Performance Times: 7:30 PM, with a 5:00 PM show on Sunday
● Estimated Running Time: 2 hours, including an interval
● Ticket Prices: From £21* (booking fee applicable)
Accessibility: Theatro Technis is fully wheelchair accessible, and assistance animals are welcome. A Loop system is available in the main auditorium for those with hearing needs. For specific requests, please contact boxoffice@theatrotechnis.com.
Booking Information: Theatro Technis website www.theatrotechnis.com
https://www.theatrotechnis.com/whatson/for-the-love-of-cyprus!-christmas-special
Join us for a night that promises to be filled with joy, laughter, and a touch of Cypriot magic this Christmas!
Contact: Theatro Technis
Email: boxoffice@theatrotechnis.com
Website: www.theatrotechnis.com
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More information contact
Kerry Kyriacos Michael
Creative Director at Theatro Technis
26 Crowndale Road
London NW1 1TT
Kerry@theatrotechnis.com
07831224880
About Theatro Technis
Founded in 1957 by George Eugeniou, Theatro Technis has been an independent company and venue for over six decades. Now, with Kerry Kyriacos Michael MBE joining as its Creative Director, a new era is beginning. Kerry, known for his passion for culturally diverse and disruptive work and leadership of Theatre Royal Stratford East, aims to bring fresh perspectives to the organisation.
Nestled between King’s Cross and Camden, Theatro Technis has a rich history of celebrating both local and international artists. With resident companies over the years, such as Tamasha Theatre Company, Gate Theatre, Scene and Heard, The Production Exchange, and London Sinfonietta, the venue continues to expand its programme. Hosting popular events like the Camden Fringe Festival, Shubbak Festival, and showcasing emerging talent from around the world, Theatro Technis remains a vibrant hub for innovative theatre and performance. At its heart, the venue is dedicated to serving its diverse and dynamic community.
www.theatrotechnis.com @TTechnis
MARTHA & EVE
Martha D. Lewis and Eve Polycarpou made their first television appearance together in 1987. These trailblazing British-born Cypriot legends, described as “witty, wicked, Mediterranean madams” (Evening Standard) – also award-winners within their individual music and acting careers – join forces and return to the Fringe once again, to celebrate their distinguished careers in this brand-new show.
The Background
Eve Polycarpou’s weekly national television exposure on the talent show, ‘New Faces’ (and subsequent acting and cabaret career) and Martha Lewis’ performance at the Eurovision Song Contest to 500 million audience (and subsequent music career) led their paths to cross, when they were both hired as solo singers at Eve’s uncle’s Greek night club. A performance residency began and Martha and Eve would increasingly choose to sing together, sharing the spotlight and creating a fiery dynamic music performance.
There, among the smashed plates (and often smashed chairs) in the drunken brawls of the nightclub, these two young British Born Cypriot women, exchanged stories of their resistance to family pressure and the cultural predestined path and transition from good-greek-girls, to good-greek-wives, then good-greek-mothers. The nightclub characters and Cypriot community was to be the foundation for their show Donna & Kebab.
The duo struck lucky when their first Edinburgh festival performance, in 1987, was picked up by television programme ‘0-1 for London’. This TV exposure gave them the attention that spurned theatre shows, tours, album releases, TV and radio work and over three decades of a creative partnership and friendship.
With “sparkling wit and outstanding musical performances” (The Standard), Martha and Eve’s duo, Donna & Kebab, carved out their own distinctive place in the field of alternative comedy in the late 1980’s – even before ethnically – themed comedy sketch shows like ‘The Real Mccoy’ and ‘Goodness Gracious Me’. Their full-length theatre shows highlighted the story of the bi-cultural young person dealing with family pressures, subtle racist assumptions and stereotypes, and challenging sexual politics of the time.
In 1996, the duo focussed their attention on their song writing and began releasing records and touring in music festivals nationally and internationally, taking with them their personality-driven performances and spontaneous humour.
Credits and Reviews (in brief)
“Internationally renowned Martha and Eve balance the influences of their parent culture with their own urban experience.”. Peter Paphides The Guardian
Awards: Time Out – ‘Best Newcomer’ Award; ‘Lifetime Achievement ‘Award LGR; ‘Outstanding Support’ Award as Patrons of Leukaemia Cancer Society.
Touring highlights include: Anti-Clause 28 concert Manchester Town Hall, British Council Tours to Syria and Cyprus; Numerous National and International Festivals including Glastonbury, Brighton and Edinburgh (inc a number of performances in the late 1980’s / 90’s at the Gilded Balloon and Assembly Rooms), Cyprus, Dublin; Womens’ and multi-cultural Festivals in Wales, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
Discography: Debut album released on cassette in 1993 at Gilded Balloon!, Three CD releases (in 1996,2000,2006); DVD Live at The Hackney Empire by TVS ; Leukaemia Cancer Society Charity single release ‘Thank You For Today’; 12-inch single release ‘Je T’aime’, supporting the campaign for safe sex.
TV includes: ‘01 for London’, BBC Pebble Mill At One, BBC Alan Titchmarsh show, Sky TV Frank Bough Show, Channel 4 ‘Out On Tuesday’, Sky TV ‘My Greek Kitchen’, BBC2 ‘Edinburgh Nights’, Channel 4 ‘Mid-life Rap’, Carlton TV ‘Village London’, BBC2 ‘Hidden Strengths’, Central TV ‘Here and Now’.
Radio includes: BBC Woman’s Hour, BBC World Service, BBC Radio London, Tony Blackburn, Sandi Toksvig, DJ Ritu’s ‘A World In London’ and numerous regional, national and International stations.
“ Martha and Eve combine talent, charm and the friendliest charisma with spine-tingling vocals, stunning songs, impeccable harmonies and infectious humour”. The Observer
“This fiery twosome ad – lib a treat… Electric!” Jack Mazerick The Evening Standard
For more info please visit;
www.marthaandeve.co.uk
