Milke Performance Industry Service

Cabaret, music, theatre and dance unite in this new work, set in the exotic and gutsy sub-culture of Greek rebetika. Often called ‘the Greek Blues', Rebetika music and dance was born out of outcast despair in the 20s and 30s slums of urban Greece.

With a cast of musicians, anarchists, refugees, communists, prostitutes and mangas, Café Rebetika! is an original performance that unravels the love story of Areti and Stavrakas. All of the characters connect through their passion for life and defiance to survive, together creating a utopia.

Café Rebetika! features a cast of 7, including award-winning actor Tony Nikolakopoulos and is supported by the internationally acclaimed band Rebetiki (Achilles Yiangoulli, Argyris Argyropoulos, Tony Iliou and Takis Dimitriu).  The production is conceived and directed by Stephen Helper who has numerous Australian and Broadway credits. The design team is led by Tony Award winning lighting designer, Nigel Levings.