Here’s what’s on in Cyprus this weekend.
Visual arts
Limassol, Morphi Gallery (99345474). An exhibition of photography by internationally recognised Dutch war photographer Eddy van Wessel, presented under the auspices of the Netherlands Embassy in Cyprus, focuses on the human consequences of war, with a particular focus on Ukraine. Opening: 6.30pm. Until May 26. (Monday–Friday 10am–12.45pm & 4.30–7pm. Saturday 10am–1pm.)
Theatre
Limassol, Marios Tokas Municipal Garden Theatre, 8.30pm. “Malista Kyrie Zambeta” brings the life, humour and musical world of Giorgos Zambetas to the stage. Written and directed by Petros Zoulias, the production features Viky Stavropoulou, Kostas Koklas, Danai Barka, Lefteris Eleftheriou, Antonis Krompa, Christina Tsafou and Thodoris Atheridis. Tickets: SoldOut Tickets. Next dates: May 22 Limassol, Garden Theatre; May 23 Larnaca, Pattichion Amphitheatre.
Nicosia, Dentro Theatre, 8.30pm. “Angelika Nikli Solomou, i Diafani” by Periklis Moscholidakis, directed by Marina Vronti. Duration: 85 minutes. Tickets: SoldOut Tickets.
Nicosia, Melina Mercouri Hall. “The Man Who Cracked the Code”, directed by Eleni Anastasiou. Hugh Whitemore’s play shines a light on Alan Turing, widely regarded as the father of modern computing and a founding figure of artificial intelligence. Regular performances: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8.30pm. Tickets: ticketmaster.cy / 7777 7040 / ACS Courier.
Nicosia, Anemona Theatre (Latsia). Comedy “Two and a Half Murders and a Bulldog!” by Michalis Reppas and Thanasis Papathanasiou, directed by Marinos Xenophontos. Performances: every Friday & Saturday 8.30pm, Sunday 7pm. Tickets: SoldOut Tickets, theatre door and Stefani stores. Info/reservations: 70007721.
Music
Paralimni, Kyriakou Pelagia Municipal Amphitheatre, 8.30pm. Concert by the Famagusta Traditional Music Orchestra. Advance tickets: Paralimni Municipality, Kassianos Optical Gallery, ZAKO Paralimni.
Exhibitions
Nicosia
ARTSLab – Corridor (Konstantinou Skokou 3, Apt 3). “Can’t Trap the Eyes” by Alia Vourvopoulou. Until May 27.
Gloria Gallery (22762605). “Traces” by Dimitra Savva. Until June 5.
Diachroniki (22680145). Retrospective exhibition of folk painter Giannis Pelekanos. Until May 30.
Marginalia (99657080). “Circles – Everything Flows” by Rea Baily. Until May 30.
Hambis Printmaking Museum. “Mediterranean” features works from the collection of Andreas Nikolas. Until July 25. www.hambismuseum.cy
Gardens of the Future (99244852). “MATCH” by Christina Zamboulaki and Katerina Mirayes. Until May 28.
Art Seen – Contemporary Art Projects (22006624). “The Objects are Watching” by Clare Burnett. Until May 27.
Goethe Institut (22674606). Group exhibition “Between Imagination and Hope”. Until June 5.
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (State Gallery of Contemporary Art – SPEL – 22479600). Group exhibition with 50 artists, “Agropoiitiki: Soils/Bodies”. Until June 30.
NiMAC (2797400). “Fluid Persistence” features 19 artists exploring ecological crisis, the role of water in narrative and fiction. Until May 31.
Municipality Square. “Water Movement Nicosia”, site-specific installation by Maurice Cazzolli. Until June 30.
Leventis Art Gallery, Temporary Exhibitions Hall. “Christoforos Savva: Simple – Complex – Invisible: An Unknown Archive”. Until June 28.
Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation. “Cyprus Island History. Memory Reality”. Until June 30.
Limassol
Platres, Minerva Hotel. “Trilogy of the Summer Holiday” by Christodoulos Panayiotou. Until August 30.
The Warehouse by IT Quarter. VIMA Art Fair brings together 150 artists and participants from more than 20 countries. May 15–17. Tickets: more.com.
El Greco Gallery (25212079). “Mechanical Faith” by Konstantinos Kalisperas. Until May 24.
XeniArtSpace – Trilogy West Tower (99980009). Photography exhibition “Women in Focus”. Until September 19.
eins gallery (99522977). “A disappearing act, an erroneous camouflaging” by Leontios Toumouris. Until June 27.
Pylon Art & Culture (95950857). “INTERIOR” by Phanos Kyriakou. Until June 27.
The Edit Gallery (25251710). “The Greatest Nation Ever” by Yeti. Until June 4.
Municipal Arts Centre – Papadakis Warehouses (25367700). Group exhibition “Rehearsals in Placemaking”. Until May 24.
PSI Foundation. “Bill Viola. Unspoken”. Until August 1.
125 Space (25733994). “Figures in Suspension: Unbinding the Body” by Alexandra Coe. Until May 30.
Larnaca
Pierides Museum (22128175). “Nina Iakovou: Eyes to See and Hands to Touch”. Until May 6, 2027.
Municipal Art Gallery (24658848). “Testimonies of an Unseen Time”. Retrospective exhibition of Andreas Paraskevas. Until June 6.
Paphos
Blue Iris (99310893). “The Flower Series” by Nikolas Antoniou. Until May 23.
Cinema
New releases: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (directed by Jon Favreau, with Pedro Pascal, Martin Scorsese, Sigourney Weaver); Passenger (directed by André Øvredal, with Melissa Leo, Lou Llobell, Jacob Scripio); The Pout-Pout Fish (animated film directed by Ricard Cusso and Rio Harrington). RIO cinemas (Nicosia Mall and Limassol), tel. 25871410.
