Who is who
Tessa Clark
Born in Canada, studied English Literature at Athens University, MA Linguistics UCL London and theatre studies with Dimitris Potamitis and David Allan. Founded the children’s English Theatre Club where English is taught through Drama and now directs the English Theatre Club acting company.
Giannis Digenakis
General Manager of the English Theatre Club.
Born in Greece, studied in UK Business Studies at Middlesex University & MA international Economics at London Metropolitan University. Other studies include:Musical theatre in Artsed educational school in London & Acting at Iasmos drama school in Athens. Acting experience is focused on children s theatre. Prior experience: Advertising manager on media (Ant1, 24Media).
Anne Marie O' Sullivan:
Writer, actress and director ("In the Midst of Plenty" ) and founder at Enchanted Croi Theatre.Studied at Bretton Hall, West Yorkshire. ANNE MARIE has adorned many an english theatre club production, (SNOW WHITE, LITTLE MERMAID,THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES and more) as the Irish life and soul of our company.This year she has written, crafted and directed the delightful "Hans and Gretel" puppet show.
Ian Robertson
Co founder of the English theatre club, writer and most brilliant actor, in film and theatre, a Trinity college Dublin chap, has recently been adored in Little Red Riding Hood", "Love versus Hate","Sherlock Holmes and the Crypt"and many other shows.
Thanos Krommydas
Thanos Krommydas was born and raised in Athens, Greece. He studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York and Los Angeles. After finishing his studies, he joined AADA Company in Los Angeles and with them he performed in many different plays. He also worked as a performer at the Universal Studios in Hollywood and participated in two short films as well. Lastly, while being in Los Angeles he studied and practiced Reiki healing and also got his personal training certification.
Mercia Lamb
Often director and always choreographer – from beginning to today, is Mercia Lamb whose dances have marked each play indelibly.
Eleni Gkioura
Eleni Gkioura has graduated from 'Vasilis Diamantopoulos Contemporary Theatre, Higher Drama School' in Thessaloniki. She has also studied Physical Theatre for two years in Athens. She joined the English Theatre Club in 2020 and is currently stealing the heart of "Harold" in this year's production of "Princess and the Pea". Excellent as "little red riding hood" obviously, Cinderello's rough brother and many more parts.
Anestis Ischnopoulos
Anestis Ischnopoulos is a Greek actor, dramatic baritone, and stand-up comedian trained at Rose Bruford College in London, with further studies at RADA and the Lee Strasberg Institute. In the UK, he has appeared in The Crucible (Rose Theatre), Scenes from Hollywood (Lamorbey Theatre), Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Barn Theatre), and on the BBC’s Gregg Wallace’s Fun Weekend Getaways. His UK work spans classical drama, contemporary theatre and comedy with his stand-up performances showcasing a blend of sharp wit, physical humour and musical flair.
Sakis Papadopoulos
Sakis Papadopoulos is a Greek actor, tenor, martial artist and stunt performer with an international career spanning the UK, Germany and Japan. He trained at Kingston University in the UK and earned a Master’s degree in Theatre Studies (Acting & Directing). His stage work includes Flavio de Longobardo at the Margravial UNESCO Theatre in Bayreuth, Germany and King Lear at Hull Theatre in England. On screen, he has appeared in the Amazon series Hermit and the film Hotspot. He brings dynamic physicality and versatility to both stage and screen.