Kefalonia, 1941. Captain Corelli, an enigmatic young Italian officer, is posted to the idyllic Greek island as part of the Axis occupying forces. Shunned by the locals at first, he proves to be civilised, humorous – and a consummate musician.

The captain is soon thrown together with Dr Iannis's strong-willed and beautiful daughter, Pelagia, who discovers all of the complexities of love, and how it can blossom in the most unexpected and profound way.

2025 is the 80th anniversary of the end of World War 2, and in collaboration with the Waimea South Historical Society and a local military historical group, our production will commemorate the anniversary with displays of World War Two memorabilia and the history of the Spring Grove Drill Hall.

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