Cyprus’s cultural calendar this evening spans ancient tragedy, Molière in the Cypriot dialect, contemporary satire, live traditional music, and gallery exhibitions across the island.
THEATRE
Nicosia, School for the Blind Amphitheatre, 9pm. The International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama presents this year’s home production. Director Lea Maleni offers a fresh reading of Aeschylus’s masterpiece Seven Against Thebes, one of ancient Greek literature’s great anti-war works, staged by Theatrical Group Persona. Cast: Yiannis Karaoulis, Andreas Papamichalopoulos, Marina Mandri, Myrsini Christodoulou and others. SoldOut Tickets, Stephanis 7000 2414. Next: July 28 Nicosia, July 31 & August 1 Ancient Theatre of Kourion
Limassol, Anagennisis Square, 8.30pm. The touring production by ETHAL and Anyhow continues, bringing Molière’s timeless “The Would-Be Gentleman” to 1970s post-war Cyprus. Adapted into the Cypriot dialect and directed by Achilleas Grammatikopoulos, the cast includes Christopher Greco, Valentina Sofokleous, Giorgos Evagorou, Andreas Londou, Dimitra Hatzigianni, Maria Constantinou, Stavriana Kadi and Achilleas Grammatikopoulos. Next: July 28 Germasogeia Cultural Centre, August 3 Zakaki, August 4 Panikos Dimitriou Park, August 7 Trachoni
Limassol, Palio Xydadiko, 8.30pm. Lena Kitsopoulou’s play, written specially for Theatro Dentro, “The Harmful Effects of Tobacco,” directed by Costas Silvestrou, comes to Limassol. Tickets: SoldOut Tickets 99520835. Running time: 120′ (with interval)
Oroklini, Oroklini New Generation car park, 8.30pm. Free entry. The co-production by AntiLogos and Solo Gia Treis theatres with the original Cypriot comedy “The Square” continues its tour. The show, written by Eleni Anastasiou and Aris Kyprianou, is set in a village fair square. Cast: Zoe Kyprianou, Haris Kkolos, Christina Christofia, Iliana Kakkoura, Rafaella Kavazi, Aris Kyprianou, Andriani Neokleous and musician Sais. Free entry, 99251331
Deryneia Amphitheatre, 9pm. Fotis Georgides returns this summer with his new work “Antikristo,” a social satire targeting familiar pathologies of Cypriot life. Cast: Sofia Kalli, Marios Dimitriou, Fotis Georgides, Andreas Tselepos, Polyxeni Savva, Pantelitsa Loizou and Sofoklis Sofokleous. Tickets: SoldOut Tickets. Next: July 28 Deryneia Amphitheatre, August 2 & 3 Pattichio Amphitheatre, Larnaca
MUSIC
Nicosia, Strovolos “Takis Zembylas” Municipal Park, 8pm. As part of the “Culture in Every Neighbourhood” programme, Strovolos Municipality presents the Cypriot music concert “Songs in the Cycle of Life and Time.” Leading singer Christos Sikkis, joined by Anna Aristidou and the group ANTAMA, brings tunes and songs that capture the island’s musical identity. Free entry
SCREENINGS
Nicosia, Pantheon Cinema, 8.30pm. The Pantheon screens Olivia Wilde’s “The Invite,” a modern relationship comedy set over a dinner between two very different couples. Starring Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton. Running time: 107′. 22675787, pantheon-theatre.com. Continues daily until July 29, 8.30pm
EXHIBITIONS
Nicosia
Vitrine (16 Pentadaktylou). Christina Siakola’s visual installation “Things I Forget.” Until August 25 Apokalypsi (22300150). Group exhibition “Code Reconstruction.” Until September 12 Leventis Gallery (22668838). “Dialogue: Niki Marangou – Rodi Konstantoglou.” Until July 31
Limassol
Platres, Hotel Minerva. Christodoulos Panayiotou’s “Trilogy of Summer.” Until August 30 XeniArtSpace – Trilogy West Tower (99980009). Photography exhibition “Women in Focus.” Until September 19 PSI Foundation. “Bill Viola: Unspoken.” Until August 1
Larnaca
St-art Cafe (7A N. Lanitis). Group exhibition where all works are priced the same, €250. Until August 31 Municipal Gallery (24658848). Pancyprian Visual Arts Exhibition “Clay Narratives / Reflections of Clay.” Until August 22 Pierides Museum (22128175). “Nina Iakovou: Eyes to See and Hands to Touch.” Until May 6, 2027
Paphos
Phsifida Art Gallery (26442111). “Echoes of HER” by Ira Iraklous. Until August 2 Blue Iris Gallery (26822446). “Symbolic Presence: The Human Form in the Art of Glyn Hughes.” Until July 31
CINEMA
NEW RELEASES: Her Private Hell (directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, starring Sophie Thatcher, Charles Melton, Havana Rose Liu)
CONTINUING: Odyssey, Moana (EN & GR), Toy Story (GR & EN), Backrooms, Obsession, Evolution (GR), The Super Mario (GR), Michael
RIO (Nicosia Mall and Limassol), K-Cineplex (Larnaca, Limassol, Nicosia, Paphos)
