Here’s what’s on across Cyprus today, from ancient Greek drama and open-air comedy to live music, film screenings and art exhibitions.
THEATRE
Nicosia, School for the Blind Amphitheatre, 9pm. The International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama presents this year’s domestic production. Director Lea Maleni signs off on a new reading of Aeschylus’s masterpiece Seven Against Thebes, one of the most significant anti-war works of ancient Greek literature, produced by Theatrical Group Persona. Cast: Yiannis Karaoulis, Andreas Papamichalopoulos, Marina Mandri, Myrsini Christodoulou and others. SoldOut Tickets, Stephanis 7000 2414. Next dates: July 28 Nicosia, July 31 & August 1 Ancient Theatre of Kourion
Limassol, Renaissance Square, 8.30pm. The tour continues for the EThAL and Anyhow production bringing Molière’s timeless work “The Miser” 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 Hadjigianni, Maria Konstantinou, Stavriana Kadi and Achilleas Grammatikopoulos. Next dates: July 28 Germasogeia Cultural Centre, August 3 Zakaki, August 4 Panikos Dimitriou Park, August 7 Trachoni
Limassol, Old Xydadiko, 8.30pm. Lena Kitsopoulou’s play, written specially for Theatro Dentro, “The Harmful Effects of Tobacco”, directed by Kostas Silvestrou, is being staged in Limassol. Tickets: SoldOut Tickets 99520835. Duration: 120 minutes (with interval)
Oroklini, Oroklini New Generation car park, 8.30pm. Free entry. The AntiLogos and Solo gia Treis theatres’ co-production of the original Cypriot comedy “The Square” continues its tour. The show, written by Eleni Anastasiou and Aris Kyprianou, unfolds in a fair square. Cast: Zoi Kyprianou, Haris Kkolos, Christina Christofia, Iliana Kakkoura, Rafaella Kavazi, Aris Kyprianou, Andriani Neokleous and musician Sais. Free entry, 99251331
Deryneia Amphitheatre, 9pm. Fotis Georgiades returns this summer with his new play “Antikristo”, a social satire targeting familiar ills of Cypriot life. Cast: Sofia Kalli, Marios Dimitriou, Fotis Georgiades, Andreas Tselepos, Polyxeni Savva, Pantelitsa Loizou and Sofoklis Sofokleous. Tickets: SoldOut Tickets. Next dates: July 28 Deryneia Amphitheatre, August 2 & 3 Pattichio Amphitheatre, Larnaca
MUSIC
Nicosia, Strovolos “Takis Zembylas” Municipal Park, 8pm. Strovolos Municipality, as part of its “Culture in Every Neighbourhood” scheme, presents the Cypriot music concert “Songs in the Circle of Life and Time”. Leading singer Christos Sikkis, with his distinctive voice, joined by Anna Aristidou and the ANTAMA ensemble, will take audiences through tunes and songs that trace the island’s musical identity. Free entry
SCREENINGS
Nicosia, Pantheon Cinema, 8.30pm. Pantheon screens Olivia Wilde’s film “The Invite”. It’s a contemporary relationship comedy set during a dinner between two very different couples. Starring Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton. Duration: 107 minutes. 22675787, pantheon-theatre.com. Next dates: daily until July 29, 8.30pm
EXHIBITIONS
Nicosia
Vitrina (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, Minerva Hotel. Christodoulos Panayiotou’s “Trilogy of Summer Holidays”. 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. Laniti). Group exhibition where all works are priced at €250. Until August 31 Municipal Gallery (24658848). Pancyprian Visual Arts Exhibition “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 Iracleous. 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)
