From internationally acclaimed ballet to world premieres of Cyprus-inspired classical music, the island’s cultural calendar offers a diverse programme this weekend across dance, visual arts, theatre and music venues.
DANCE
Limassol, Pattihio Theatre, Friday 13 and Saturday 14 February, 8.30pm. Slovenia’s National Ballet from Maribor arrives in Cyprus on 13 and 14 February with two leading creations by internationally renowned choreographer Edward Clug: “Radio and Juliet”, which has been conquering the world’s major stages for two decades, and the deeply moving ballet “Proof”. Tickets: soldouttickets
VISUAL ARTS
Nicosia, Alpha C.K. Art Gallery (22751325). Exhibition featuring 37 selected works by historic Cypriot painter Stelios Votsis (1929–2012). The works span various periods of his long career, offering viewers a small retrospective of his work and trajectory. Opening: 7pm. Until 27/2 (Tuesday-Friday 4-6.30pm, Saturday 10am-1pm)
Nicosia, Diatopos Art Centre (22766117). The “Studiolo” series with new works by Paris Sergiou develops through a conscious return to the history of the image. Opening: 7pm. Until 13/3 (Wednesday-Friday 4.30am-7pm, Saturday 11am-1pm and by appointment)
Nicosia, Stand in Line (99412000). Artist Alexandros Giorkatzis presents works in a solo exhibition titled “Layers of Love” at Stand In Line gallery, bringing into dialogue the multiple expressions of love. Opening: 7pm. Until 6/3 (Tuesday-Friday 4.30pm-7pm, Saturday 11am-1pm)
Limassol, Edit Gallery (25 251710). Christos Hatzikhristou’s exhibition, titled Apovathra / Power Beach, brings into dialogue two photographic series created along Limassol’s coastline: Apovathra, a series of portraits of young people encountered at the historic pier, and Power Beach, focusing on adult athletes training at Dasoudi Beach. Opening 6.30pm. Until 14/3
MUSIC
Nicosia, The Shoe Factory, 8.30pm. The internationally acclaimed Apple Hill String Quartet, with the participation of Yiorgos Georgiou on clarinet, performs in a captivating programme with string quartets by Joseph Haydn, Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate, New Yorker Dana Lyn, and, with the participation of Cypriot clarinettist Yiorgos Georgiou, will culminate with one of the masterpieces of the chamber music repertoire: Mozart’s magnificent Clarinet Quintet. Tickets: pharosartsfoundation.org, 22663871
Nicosia, Pallas Theatre, Paphos Gate, 8.30pm. Internationally renowned maestro and composer Nimrod Borenstein will conduct this special programme titled “Cyprus, Island of Legends” presented by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Programme: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: “Othello” Suite, op. 79. Antonín Dvořák: “Othello” Overture, op. 93. Nimrod Borenstein: “Legends of Cyprus”, op. 102 (World Premiere). Franz Schubert: Incidental music “Rosamunde, Princess of Cyprus”, D. 797. Tickets: cyso.interticket.com and 1.5 hours before start. Information: 22463144
THEATRE
Nicosia, Anemona Theatre Latsia. Premiere Friday 13 February, 8.30pm. “I Koimomeni tou Khalepa” by Irene Marantei returns for a short run of performances, directed by Andreas Tilemachou who also plays the title role. Performances Friday & Saturday 8.30pm and Sunday 7pm until 22 March. Limassol: Pattihio Theatre 25/2, 8.30pm. Paphos: Markideio Theatre, 4/3, 8.30pm. Larnaca: G. Lykourgos Municipal Theatre, 19/3, 8.30pm. Tickets: SoldOutTickets. Tel. 70007721
Nicosia, Latsion Theatre. 13, 14 February 8pm and Sunday 15 February 5.30pm. Yiorgos Tsiakkas’s comedy “Edo Leme SOS”, which satirises with love and pain contemporary Cypriot reality, is presented in a production directed by Marina Vronti. Tickets: Sold Out Tickets
Nicosia, Melina Mercouri Hall. Andreas Aristotelous’s comedy “Kratas Mystiko?” directed by Christos Grigoriadis is presented by Purple Sparrow Productions. Performances: Friday, Saturday 8pm & Sunday 5.30pm until 28 February. Larnaca, Aradippou Lyceum, Sunday 1 March 5.30pm & Friday 6 March 8pm. Paphos, Markideio Theatre, Sunday 22 March, 5.30pm. Tickets: SoldOut Tickets, Stephanis stores, 70001055
Nicosia, THOC Theatre, Main Stage “Evis Gavriilidis”. William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” is presented in a production directed by Owen Horsley. Every Friday, Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 6pm. Tickets: thoc.org.cy & THOC Theatre box office, tel. 77772717 (Tuesday-Sunday 10am-1.30pm & 4pm-6pm)
Nicosia, THOC Theatre, New Stage “Nikos Charalambous”. Loula Anagnostaki’s final work “S’ esas pou me akoute” is staged in a production directed by Thanasis Georgiou. Every Friday, Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 6pm. tickets.thoc.org.cy. 77772717
EXHIBITIONS
Nicosia
Aeschylou Street 83 (opposite Faneromeni schools, basketball court). Group exhibition titled “The homeland of our thoughts”. Until 22/2
Gloria (22762605). “Topiographies” by Andreas Karagian. Until 17/2
Apokalypsi (22300150). “Two gazes”, by Panayiotis Pasantas and Yiorgos Gerontidis. Until 21/2
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (State Gallery of Contemporary Art – SPEL- 22479600). Group exhibition with 50 artists titled “Agropoiitiki: soils/bodies”. Until 30/6
Korai Project Space. “Ground Matter” by Melita Kouta. Until 27/2
Kastelliotissa. Multi-thematic exhibition by YTP titled “Myths of Cyprus”. Until 25/2
NiMAC (2797400). In the exhibition Fluid Persistence, 19 artists explore urgent issues related to ecological catastrophe, the role of water in narrative and fiction. Until 31/5
Town Hall Square. “Water Movement Nicosia”, site-specific installation by Maurice Cazzolli. Until 30/6
Leventis Gallery Temporary Exhibitions Hall. “Christoforos Savva: Simple – Complex – Invisible: An unknown archive”. Until 28/6
Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation. “Cyprus Island History. Memory Reality”. Until 30/6
Limassol
Eins (99522977). “Keep the music for yourself” by Marietta Mavrokordatou. Until 14/3
3FHome (99930065). “I See Art as a Way to Change the World” by Marina Olympiou. Until 10/3
125 Space (25733994, 99008867). Group exhibition titled “In Parallel: Conversations on Love, Life & Light”. Until 28/2
Larnaca
Cypriot Corner (24621109). “In the constellation of the fish” by Antros Ropalis. Until 21/2
CINEMA
NEW FILMS: Wuthering Heights (directed by Emerald Fennell with Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Hong Chau), Crime 101 (directed by Bart Layton with Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Halle Berry), Apo Ti Eimaste Ftiagmenoi (documentary by Siamak Etemadi), Goat (animation directed by Tyree Dillihay, Adam Rosette) – RIO (Nicosia Mall and Limassol) tel. 25871410
