How a Greek theatre play in Melbourne brings Greek and Australian audiences together

Hyacinth Makka, Jeremy Artis, Ioanna Gagani / SBS Greek: Panos Apostolou

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The acclaimed Greek play “170 Square Metres (Moonwalk)” by Yorgis Tsouris will come to life in Melbourne on 7, 8 and 9 November, directed by Jeremy Artis and presented by the Creative Drama & Arts in collaboration with the Greek Australian Film Society (GAFS)

Blending realism and humour, the play captures the tension and tenderness of family life.

Two sisters reunite in their childhood home after their father’s death.

What begins as a practical visit to settle the family estate soon unravels into a series of emotional confrontations, exposing hidden truths and testing the fragile bonds that connect them.

Director Jeremy Artis explains that the story, though set in rural Greece, reflects universal experiences who claims that his goal is not to create spectacle but connection.

Actor Ioanna Gagani, who plays Alexandra, the older sister returning home, admits she initially disliked her role, but through the rehearsal process, she found empathy for the character.

For Hyacinth Makka, who plays the younger sister, Lellie, the role required an opposite kind of introspection and the play speaks beyond culture or geography.