Here’s a roundup of what’s on across Cyprus today, from theatre and music to exhibitions and cinema.
THEATRE
Larnaka, Pattichio Municipal Amphitheatre, 9pm. THOC tours with Euripides’ Ion, directed by Thomas Moschopoulos. A play that speaks directly to the contemporary experience, in an age where everything is constantly questioned and renegotiated. Starring Giannis Tsoumarakis, Stella Firogeni, Neoklis Neokleous, Valentinos Kokkinos and others. Tickets: 77772717, tickets.thoc.org.cy. Next: 24/7 Ancient Theatre of Kourion
Aradippou, Aradippou Lyceum Theatre “Tasos Mitsopoulos”, 8.30pm. ETHAL and Anyhow premiere their adaptation of Molière’s timeless The Would-Be Gentleman, transposed to 1970s post-war Cyprus. Adapted into the Cypriot dialect and directed by Achilleas Grammatikopoulos, starring Christopher Greco, Valentina Sofokleous, Giorgos Evagorou, Andreas Londou, Dimitra Hadjigianni, Maria Konstantinou, Stavriana Kadi and Achilleas Grammatikopoulos. Next: 23/7 Kostas Partasidis Park, 24/7 Arakapas, 26/7 Lakatamia Amphitheatre, 27/7 Anagennisis Square, 28/7 Germasogeia Cultural Centre, 3/8 Zakaki, 4/8 Panikos Dimitriou Park, 7/8 Trachoni
Pafos, Ancient Odeon, 9pm. The hilarious comedy Out of Order by British farce master Ray Cooney begins its summer tour. A Satirikon Theatre production, directed by Marianna Kavkaridou and Vasilis Michael, brings one of modern theatre’s most beloved and successful comedy mechanisms to the stage. Starring Haris Aristidou, Herodotos Miltiadous, Marileni Stavrou, Maria Fiaka, Giorgos Anagiotos, Ioanna Labropoulou, Nikolas Kourouzidis, Alexandros Chrysanthou and Ilona Anthimiadou. Next: 23/7 Limassol, Heritage, 24/7 Lakatamia Municipal Amphitheatre, 29/7 Deryneia Municipal Amphitheatre, 1/8 Pattichio Amphitheatre, Larnaka
Nicosia, Municipal Theatre Studio, 8.30pm. A brand-new play by Lena Kitsopoulou, written specially for Theatro Dendro. The Harmful Effects of Tobacco, directed by Kostas Silvestros, draws its starting point from Chekhov’s one-act play of the same name. Tickets: SoldOut Tickets 99520835. Next: 23 and 26 July, 8.30pm, 24/7 Pafos, Markideio Theatre, 27/7 Limassol, Palio Xydadiko. Duration: 120′ (with interval)
MUSIC
Lympia, Community Park Theatre, 9pm. Skiadareses come to deliver one of the most distinctive nights of the summer, a live show full of humour, honesty and their own unique sound. Joining them are “Toutes Ekei”. 9pm. Tickets: downtownnicosia.live
SCREENINGS
Nicosia, Konstantia Summer Cinema, 9pm. The 27th Summer Screenings Marathon runs every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday until 13/9. Tonight and on 21/8, the award-winning dramatic comedy Dj Ahmet by Georgi Unkovski screens. Fifteen-year-old Ahmet herds his father’s sheep in the mountains of North Macedonia, while also looking after his younger brother. But what he truly dreams of is music. Duration: 99′. 22348203
Nicosia, Pantheon Cinema, 8.30pm. Pantheon screens Olivia Wilde’s The Invite. It’s a contemporary relationship comedy that unfolds over the course of a dinner between two very different couples. Starring Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton. Duration: 107′. 22675787, pantheon-theatre.com. Next: daily until 29 July, 8.30pm
DISCUSSION
The 1948 Cultural Foundation is organising a discussion titled “The unaccompanied children of 1974 and the psychological trauma of the invasion.” Journalist and historical researcher Michalis Michael will share personal memories, testimonies and historical evidence, while University of Cyprus professor Panayiotis Stavrinides will analyse the psychological consequences. Free admission
EXHIBITIONS
Nicosia
NiMAC (22797400). Group exhibition titled “A slight indisposition.” Until 26/7 Apokalypsi (22300150). Group exhibition titled “Code Reconstruction.” Until 12/9 Leventis Gallery (22668838). “Dialogue: Niki Marangou – Rodi Konstantoglou.” Until 31/7 Hambis Printmaking Museum. The exhibition “Mediterranean” features works from the Andreas Nicolas collection. Until 25/7
Limassol
Limassol Municipal Arts Centre – Apothikes Papadaki (25367700). Group exhibition by ECATE member artists titled “Dysfunctions in Contemporary Art / In Times of Conflict.” Until 26/7 Platres, Hotel Minerva. Christodoulos Panayiotou’s “The Trilogy of Summer.” Until 30/8 XeniArtSpace – Trilogy West Tower (99980009). Photography exhibition “Women in Focus.” Until 19/9 PSI Foundation. Exhibition titled “Bill Viola. Unspoken.” Until 1/8
Larnaka
St-art Café (7A N. Laniti). Group exhibition where all works are priced the same, €250. Until 31/8 Municipal Gallery (24658848). Pancyprian Visual Arts Exhibition “Reflections of Clay.” Until 22/8 Pierides Museum (22128175). “Nina Iakovou: Eyes to See and Hands to Touch.” Until 6/5/2027
Pafos
Phsifida Art Gallery (26442111). “Echoes of HER” by Hera Herakleous. Until 2/8 Blue Iris Gallery (26822446). Exhibition titled “Symbolic Presence: The Human Form in the Art of Glyn Hughes.” Until 31/7
CINEMA
NEW FILMS: Odyssey (directed by Christopher Nolan, starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland)
CONTINUING: Moana (EN & GR), Tuner, Evil Dead Burn, Toy Story (GR & EN), Backrooms, Obsession, Evolution (GR), The Super Mario (GR)
– RIO (Nicosia Mall and Limassol) tel. 25871410
