Press
"An entertaining and comical look at the Greek way of life. Manos took us through the trials and tribulations of life from birth through to death in a humorous and tongue in cheek manner. It was an intimate and friendly show with good interaction between our host and the audience. This was more like listening to a friend telling their life story than a pre-rehearsed staged comedy show. I am looking forward to the next instalment of his philosophies of life and witty anecdotes" 
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‘Gentle, subtle humour and a splash of poetry is just the kind of thing you'd ask for from mid-afternoon comedy. At times touching, other times amusing. Greek father Socrates would be proud’ Three Weeks, 2011
‘His anecdotes are full of smart, subtle humour and his jokes delicate, textured with witty punchlines. He is an endearing performer, interesting and clearly very intelligent without being self-congratulatory’ The Skinny, 2011
"Manos is very good. His humour extends to economics, etymology and couscous. And he has the only truly funny Susan Boyle joke I have heard" Kate Copstick –THE SCOTSMAN, 2010
"Manos is a friendly, funny and well spirited man and hosts a charming show in ‘Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Greece (But Were Afraid to Ask). A free show, which will guarantee laughs and a smile on your face at the end. See Manos, laugh and learn something along the way" THREE WEEKS, 2010
"Manos made it a great night. He totally blew my very discerning audience away. He is a great international act and appeals to both the ex-pats and well educated Singaporeans. His jokes come thick and fast and get great belly laughs.” Quill Potter, THE COMEDY PIMP, SINGAPORE, 2010
"Manos the Greek gave a good performance on how to host with a mixture of his own comedy and chat with his audience. The whole show had lots of points of hilarity and I would imagine that this show will be consistently funny each night"YOUTH REVIEW, 2010
"Manos slickly plays up to the Greek stereotype. All the jokes you’d expect to hear about Greece are in: plate smashing, the Elgin Marbles, Turks, old ladies dressed in black, etc. It’s very entertaining!" SAPPHO MUSES, 2010
"Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Greece (But Were Afraid To Ask) is a highly enjoyable festival show. Pulled a big crowd at Leicester and Nottingham Festivals and everyone left with a smile on their face" Spiky Mike, FUNHOUSE COMEDY, 2010
"Manos plays the stereotype card cleverly, flirting with those popular Greek myths before deftly dismissing them as the nonsense they are. Catch him now, before his inevitable promotion to head waiter" THE SCOTSMAN, 2009
"Manos is the funniest Greek waiter in the world, and that is a proper accolade" Arthur Smith, 2008
"The Johnny Foreigner Comedy Show with Manos the Greek is one of the 100 best things to see in Edinburgh Festival" THE SUNDAY TIMES, 2007
Competitions:
- Malcolm Hardee Cunning Stunt Award Nominee
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- Hackney Empire New Act of the Year Finalist - 2008
- Laughing Horse New Act of The Year semifinalist – 2009
- You Must Be Joking Finalist - 2009
- Laughing Horse New Act of The Year semifinalist – 2008