Dear friends...
Update...Thankyou for asking...RE: my health and
my work... plus 'Martha and Eve' news
...my health...
On April 30th last year I was rushed to hospital with extremely
high blood pressure and after blood tests, CT and MRI scans,
I was told I had a pituitary brain tumour...I was then given
an emergency transnoidal brain surgery operation and part of
the tumour was removed...Then I received radiotherapy at the
end of last year...to sterilise and shrink the remaining tumour,
which is encasing the main carotid artery of my brain.
Anyway, the good news is that I have just received my latest
MRI and blood test results to see the effect of the radiotherapy...and
although the tumour is still very large, it is slowly shrinking...It
may take another 5 years but the carotid artery is not restricted
and the pituitary gland is still functioning ok...
So...what this all means is that...yes I still have a 'benign'
pituitary brain tumour, but I am almost definately not going
to be brain damaged or suffer a stroke or go blind and I do
not at this stage need to worry about any hormone replacement
or cortisol. Yes, I need to take care, look after my body, my
mind, my heart and my soul, but....then don't we all...??!!!
So...'the future's great'...and Martha and I are both excited...
The latest soulfilling news....
Eve.....
I am pleased to say that the amazing play I did at the beginning
of the year at The Royal Exchange Manchester called 'Palace
of the End' will be at The Galway festival from July 14th-19th
and then at The Traverse theatre at the Edinburgh Festival between
August 5th-30th...click on the link below for a review in The
Guardian and the other links for info furthur details
http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2009/feb/08/palace-of-the-end-royal-exchange
https://galwayartsfestival.ticketsolve.com/production_companies/3401923/shows
http://www.traverse.co.uk/shows_palace.htm
Martha...
..is working on a very interesting film for the screen, directed
by award-winning Israeli film director, Roy Sher.
It is about the First Lady of the Greek Blues , the rembetika
singer Rosa Eskenazi.
She will be filming in Israel, Greece and Turkey during the
summer.
Martha will also be in the UK performing with her band ‘Martha
D Lewis-Café Aman’ in the Canary Wharf Jazz Festival
on August 13th and The Vortex, Dalston on August 14th - this
set will include as always, a rembetika homage ...
http://
www.vortexjazz.co.uk (book soon , its a small place)
http://www.mycanarywharf.com/whats-on
Finally,
Martha and Eve...
http://www.marthaandeve.co.uk
The news page is being updated but meanwhile...
...Some very supportive fans have started putting various live
performances on you tube...
Clips from performances in the 90's at The Hackney Empire and
the Jazz Cafe to 2008 at Chichester Festivities, Cyprus and
Pizza Express Jazz Club.
From the comedy and music of 'Donna and Kebab' to the meze mix
of 'Donna and KBB' to the music and wit of 'Martha and Eve'
Click on the 2 links below...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzM37n2c3GY
http://www.facebook.com/l/;http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=43DF5731B2CEFAA0
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=CF8529D459CD2D62<http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=CF8529D459CD2D62>
That's all for now...thanx for sticking by...
love from Eve and (a very relieved ) Martha
We would also like you to know we are proud to
be patrons of the leukaemia society...The work of this amazing
charity has touched and helped so many people...click onto the
following link to read about the BBC idol show we have co produced
and presented for the society and to read about future events
and more of their tireless committment to helping and supporting
so many others affected by this disease...
http://www.leukaemiasociety.org/calendar/28/2-Talent-Show-Final/
xxx
Eve Polycarpou
Hi lovely people ,
Thanks so much for all your support on the recent health scare
concerning Eve.
In an attempt to answer some of your questions...
Eve has now had a successful operation to remove a benign pituitary
tumor found in her brain...
And I am thrilled to say, we can all breathe out now,
Eve is recovering well and strutting her beautiful
stuff ..
And she made a recent and very moving appearance back on stage
with me ... Aaah!
See for yourselves by clicking on the link here...you
tube.co.uk
Or click this link on the HOME
PAGE of our website..
So, the outlook for the rest of the year,
Eve will soon undergo radiotherapy to sterilise the remaining
tumour then she will begin some time off for recovery ...
the forecast looks positive after this next treatment happens
, because thankfully ,
this is all treatable stuff here.
We’ll keep you updated with latest news...
Your support has been brilliant and has helped her get through...
A million thanks to all who sent and continue to send messages
..
Eve says Big Apologies for those of you who booked tickets for
the
shows we have had to cancel as a consequence....she couldn't help
it!
(and yes she says.. she still has a sense of tumour !! aaaah !
)
In the meantime , we have 2 events
to tell you about .
The BBC idol talent charity show for the Leukaemia
society which was postponed in May is now rescheduled to
September 21st at The Millfield Theatre
BBC IDOL TALENT SHOW FINAL
MILLFIELD THEATRE
21 SEPTEMBER .
Publicity is only just going out because of the
late confirmation that
Eve was ready to go ahead with the gig, so please please please
spread the word... come and support a great cause and help us
celebrate life!
It's gonna be another great evening and both Eve
and I look forward to hosting another
fantastic show with some great talent from our community and some
expert judging from 4 celebrity talented actors producers presenters
including
Peter Polycarpou
(BIRDS OF A FEATHER, MISS SAIGON) Vassilis
Panayi
(LGR) DJ Ritu (BBC LONDON) and Maggie
Koumi (EDITOR OF HELLO).
See you there folks...
The second event to tell you about is
Martha’s solo project
MARTHA D LEWIS - CAFÉ AMAN
at the PIZZA EXPRESS JAZZ CLUB SOHO.
6th and 7th OCTOBER.
(Fingers crossed, Eve may be joining me as a special guest for
a song or 2..)
Check out details of this gig at
myspace.com/marthadlewis
Box office : 020 7734 3220
pizzaexpresslive.co.uk
That’s all from us , for now folks,
Be Well always
Blessings
Martha and Eve
press release
press release press release
MARTHA AND EVE
21 and 22 FEB '08
PIZZA EXPRESS – JAZZ CLUB SOHO
LONDON W1
FOR 2 nights only!!
Martha D. Lewis and Eve Polycarpou, simply
"2 of the finest soul, world and blues voices in the UK..
with a distinctly passionate Mediterranean edge" Time Out
"This fiery twosome ad-lib a treat
with excellent acoustic guitar, expert hand-drumming, spine-tingling
vocal harmonies…..electric!! "
The Standard (2007)
Soulfully accompanied by Stephen D.
Fletcher (Penguin Café Orchestra, Paul Brady) on keyboards
and Pavlos Doukanaris (Parios, Anna Vissi) on bouzouki.
THE
SHOW WILL BE.....LIVE
THE VIBE WILL BE.....ABSOLUTE....
THE CD WILL BE 'ABSOLUTELY LIVE'!!!!
BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!!!
The
internationally acclaimed duo Martha and Eve feature material
from their latest CD ‘Absolutely Live!’, a glorious
cross-cultural cabaret of folk, rock and soul with a Mediterranean
twist. With Martha D. Lewis (vocals/guitar/percussion) and Eve
Polycarpou (vocals/guitar).
"Expect a sizzling evening of cross cultural fiery percussion,
steely-edged driving guitars and two of the finest rock and soul
Mediterranean tinged female voices around".
"These
Mediterranean Madams combine talent, charm and the friendliest
charisma with spine tingling vocals, steely edged guitars, stunning
songs, impeccable harmonies and infectious humour" - The
Observer
MORE TOUR DATES 2006
THE
MILLFIELD THEATRE
SATURDAY 15 APRIL
THE MILLFIELD THEATRE
SIVER STREET
EDMONTON
LONDON N.18 1PJ
time 8pm
tickets Tickets £12
Concessions £10
Group Rate £10 + 1 in 10 free
BOX OFFICE 020 8807 6680
www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk
THE
SUDBURY ART CENTRE
JUNE 2ND
CROYDON
CLOCKTOWER
JUNE 3RD
THE
CITADEL ARTS CENTRE
JULY 15TH
CITADEL ARTS CENTRE
WATERLOO STREET
ST.HELEN'S
MERSEYSIDE
WA10 1PX
LIVERPOOL
BOX OFF 01744 735 436
www.citadel.org.uk
KREESMAS
KRACKERS
MARTHA AND EVE KREESMAS 2005
Two
voices, two personalities, one helluva show!
Described as musical innovators and witty wicked entertainers
Martha & Eve present their brand new show “Kreesmas
Krackers”, this follows their last hugely successful Xmas
show “Big Fat Greek Kreesmas”
From these two Mediterranean madams expect spine tingling vocals,
exhilarating percussion, impeccable harmonies & infectious
humour.
The basic ingredients for this meze of a show are 2 cups of
comedy, 1 bowl of music, 12 ounces of chat. Warning- Proportions
may vary depending on your sense of hoummos!
TRINITY
THEATRE
NOVEMBER 26TH @
8.00pm
TUNBRIDGE
WELLS
Box Office 01892 678 678
info@trinitytheatre.net
Tickets: £14.50 & Concessions £12.50
TRINITY ARTS CENTRE
Church Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN1 1JP
KOMEDIA
DECEMBER 13TH @ 8.30pm
BRIGHTON
Box Office 01273 647100
tickets@komedia.co.uk
Tickets: £12
KOMEDIA BRIGHTON
44 Gardner Street
Brighton, BN1 1UN
United Kingdom
Open 7pm for food and drink.
Book a table to eat.
Komedia Upstairs
BLOOMSBURY
THEATRE
DECEMBER
18TH @ 7.30pm
LONDON
Box Office: 020 7388 8822
info@thebloomsbury.com
Tickets: £15/13 (concs)
THE UCL BLOOMSBURY THEATRE
15 Gordon Street
London, WC1H 0AH
"Expect
a sizzling album of cross cultural fiery percussion, steely-edged
driving guitars and two of the finest rock and soul Mediterranean
tinged female voices around".
"These
Mediterranean Madams combine talent, charm and the friendliest
charisma with spine tingling vocals, steely edged guitars, stunning
songs, impeccable harmonies and infectious humour" - The
Observer
'ABSOLUTELY
LIVE' CD (Cat No: Budd 0004)
AVAILABLE FROM major
record stores and mail order from this website
click
on image above to go to cd info and how to place an order
"Martha
and Eve’s latest CD 'ABSOLUTELY LIVE' is packed with classic
covers and originals, presented in their own unique and distinctive
style. "
"Internationally
renowned Martha and Eve balance the influences of their parent
culture with their own urban experience. Their style of music
can be described as innovative and multi-dimensional. Folk and
rock meet soul and Greek meets with a twist of flamenco...! "
Peter Paphides, The Guardian
"Their
haunting version of Autumn Leaves was as you've never heard it
before" - The Stage
