The schools of the Greek Community of Melbourne are once again proudly participating in the 7th International Radio Theater Festival Youth Theater On Air 2026, representing Australia with five original audio theatre productions. The festival brings together young creators from Greece, Cyprus, and Australia, and is organised by Motivation in Arts (Paphos), Theatrical Visual Arts Center (Thessaloniki), and Creative Drama & Arts (Melbourne), with ERT as the Official Media Sponsor.  

The productions were created by students from the Community’s Greek Language and Culture Schools (Balwyn, Bentleigh, and Mathesis campuses), under the guidance of drama educator Katerina Poutachidou. The works showcase students’ creativity, collaboration, and their connection to the Greek language, history, and culture. 

This year’s entries include: 
• The Turnip – Balwyn (Year 4) 
• The Exodus of Messolonghi – Bentleigh (Years 3–6) 
• April and Love – Bentleigh (Year 9) 
• When Books Talk – Balwyn (Year 7) 
• The Komboloi – Mathesis (Years 7–8) 

The public can listen to the works and vote for the Audience Award until 29 April: 
https://www.dramacenter.gr/theatro-mprosta-apo-ena-mik 

(The first five works on the page are Australia’s entries.) 

The online awards ceremony will take place on 2 May, while selected works will be broadcast internationally, including on “The Voice of Greece” (ERA 5), RIK, and World Radio Prague. 

This participation marks an important moment for Greek language education in the diaspora, giving young people a voice while strengthening their connection to Greek culture.