festival to highlight the Cypriot culture and way of life in the United Kingdom and to create a greater awareness of the struggle of Cyprus against British colonialism and Turkish invasion of Cyprus. He is also one of the founders of the National Federation of Cypriots in England, an umbrella organisation of more than one hundred Cypriot organisations. In 1968, he created the first Cypriot Advisory Service in the United Kingdom, which has helped thousands of Cypriot migrants and refugees receive welfare benefits, education, or housing. He also instigated and helped build the Cyprus Villages Housing in partnership with St Pancras Housing Association in the late 1980s. This "from life to art to life" philosophy is a cornerstone of his work. Personal life In 1969, George Eugeniou married Maroulla Sekkides, who became an actress with Theatro Technis. They have a son Aris, who is also dedicated to the theatre. References External links George Eugeniou ''Camden New Journal'''s biography. Theatro Technis' website. Videos with George Eugeniou. Guardian article about a past production. Theatro Technis on King's Collections : Archive Catalogues : GREEK DIASPORA ARCHIVE. Greek theatre directors Theatre practitioners 1931 births Living people People from Limassol British theatre directors Cypriot writers People associated with political theatre Theatre companies in London