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“Mullets, tragedies and knowing the right plates to smash.” Actor, writer and comedienne Olga Thompson shares her story of growing up in the 80s, in her vibrant family hair salon, El Greco Of Hornsey. A quirky, yet candid account of ‘growing up Greek’, in a post immigrant Britain. Join Olga as she sweeps up the Split Ends of her life, reflecting on her childhood, navigating the ups and the downs of motherhood and getting real about menopause (with every hairdressing pun intended). From hilarious anecdotes to both heartbreaking and heartwarming moments, she takes the reader on a journey through her upbringing with nostalgia, humour and authenticity. So come on, step through the door of El Greco, and enjoy the highlights and lowlights so far, finished off with a generous spray of big, fat, Greek encouragement.

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Olga Thompson, famously known as the ""Big Fat Greek Mother,"" is a Greek Cypriot comedienne, actor, and writer celebrated for her charismatic performances and heartfelt humour. Growing up in her family's North London hair salon, Olga draws inspiration from her rich cultural heritage, vividly shared in her acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe show El Greco of Hornsey. Her versatile career spans acting, writing, and directing, with notable appearances on BBC's This Is My House and regular contributions to BBC Radio. Olga's comedic short film Stavros & Demetra earned her The Pitch Film Fund's ""Lucy Sher Female Filmmaker"" award, showcasing her talent for combining humour with meaningful narratives. A dedicated drama coach for over 25 years, Olga uses theatre to inspire and empower diverse audiences, including schools and young offenders. As an ambassador for Kidscape and a UN Refugee Charity spokesperson, she champions social causes with compassion and purpose.

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