La Boite Performance Space

Welcome to La Boite Performance Space. It is currently being held within the old Greek Bilingual Bookshop premises.
The original Boite scene in Greece was a p;ace where people would gather and even sit on cushions on the floor and listen to mainly softer and more intimate music than that of the Club or Taverna scene. Many songs were love songs but also anti-war demonstration songs, songs of social consciousness and poetry put to music. The lyrics are paramount. We are starting music and poetry evenings beginning with the original BOITE music of Greece in the 60's and also we hope to recreate that energy so that we can present original material from local artists, musicians and poets. This event venue for those interested in serious music, rather than Taverna style. Poetry put to music will be presented by professional performers and their friends.
We welcome all World musicians and poets to take part and present a performance in any language. As long as we have some explanation of the lyrics or poems we are happy to be inclusive. At the moment we will be holding a BOITE night every second Thursday at the Bookshop, 837 New Canterbury Rd Dulwich Hill but in the future we may also hold evenings in other premises.
Many of those about to perform have performed in the original BOITE, the brainchild of Peter Carantinos, in the late 1970's. Our logo is the original artwork by Takis Constantopedos of the original Boite Committee.
Years later in the late 90's THE PLAY SPACE Boite was created and later The Play Space was brought to life again in the 2010 by Eleni Elefterias.
Now it is time again to bring this beautiful music and concept back to life as only we know how to do it.
La Boite Performance Space Welcome, This page is set up for the performances at our venue. We welcome your feedback. Please add your photos or comments on performances below. Please be positive to all users of this page. Only constructive criticism please. No swearing or rudeness will be tolerated. If you would like to perform at the space please contact by messenger or our email enclosed.