What’s on this week — theatre marking two decades, a summer film marathon, mandolin music in Paphos and a handful of exhibitions across the island.
THEATRE
Dali, Idalio Amphitheatre, 8.30pm. The Theatrical Group “Paravasi” of Lympia’s Theatre Festival marks twenty years of continuous presence this year, returning from August 26 to September 13 at the Idalio Amphitheatre with ten evenings of performances by amateur groups from across Cyprus. The anniversary edition honours two decades during which the festival became a landmark for Cypriot amateur theatre, giving a platform to dozens of groups, creators and actors while building a loyal audience that follows its productions every year. The curtain rises today with an anniversary ceremony dedicated to the festival’s twenty years, bringing together past and present actors from “Paravasi” to share memories from the festival’s history, alongside footage from all previous editions.
SCREENING
Nicosia, Konstantia Summer Cinema, 9pm. The 27th Summer Screenings Marathon runs every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday until September 13. Tonight’s screening is the award-winning Spanish social drama “Sorda” (Sirens’ Call) by Eva Libertad, following a deaf woman whose deepest fears about motherhood and communication surface when she becomes a mother. Starring Miriam Garlo and Alvaro Cervantes. Running time: 99 minutes. 22348203
MUSIC
Paphos, Technopolis 20, 8pm. The concert “Echo of the Mandolins” brings to life the atmosphere of old Athens, with the audience hearing songs and Athenian serenades from another era arranged for mandolin orchestra and piano. Performing: Christina Papatziakou and Sofia Eleftheriou. Tickets: www.technopolis20.com
EXHIBITIONS
Nicosia
Apokalypsi (22300150). Group exhibition titled “Code Recomposition”. Until September 12
Limassol
Platres, Minerva Hotel. “The Trilogy of Summer Holidays” by Christodoulos Panayiotou. Until August 30
XeniArtSpace – Trilogy West Tower (99980009). Photography exhibition “Women in Focus”. Until September 19
Larnaca
St-art Cafe (7A N. Lanitis). Group exhibition with all works priced at €250. Until August 31
Pierides Museum (22128175). “Nina Iakovou: eyes to see and hands to touch”. Until May 6, 2027
Paphos
Almyra Hotel (26888700). Group exhibition titled “Temporary Forever”. Until September 6
CINEMA
NEW FILMS: Insidious: Out of the Further (directed by Jacob Chase, starring Lin Shaye, Sam Spruell, Amelia Eve), Mutiny (directed by Jean-Francois Richet, starring Jason Statham, Annabelle Wallis, Adrian Lester), One Night Only (directed by Will Gluck, starring Callum Turner, Tyronne Chambers, Grace Dumday), Minions & Monsters (animated film directed by Pierre Coffin) — RIO Limassol and Nicosia Mall, tel. 25871410.
