Cyprus hosts a diverse weekend of cultural events from 24-25 January, featuring Michalis Violaris’s musical comedy tribute in Nicosia, a Harry Potter symphony in Limassol, and multiple theatre productions across the island. Gallery exhibitions continue across Nicosia and Limassol whilst new films premiere at Rio cinemas.
MUSIC
Nicosia, Municipal Theatre, Saturday 24 January, 7.30pm. The musical comedy “Énan Klonín Vasilitzián” is based exclusively on “Kypriotika tou Violari”, the double album released in 1970 by acclaimed Cypriot artist Michalis Violaris, featuring compositions and lyrics by major creators. Well-known performer Dimitris Mesimeris sings. Acclaimed Cypriot singer-songwriter Michalis Violaris will honour the Nicosia performance with his presence. Larnaca, G. Lykourgos Municipal Theatre, Sunday 25 January, 6.30pm. Tickets: ticketmaster.cy and ACS Courier shops
Limassol, Monte Caputo, Saturday 24 January, 3.30pm. “Harry’s Magic Symphony” promises a unique musical experience—a spectacular symphonic programme dedicated to the magical world of Harry Potter by the Lords of the Sound symphony orchestra. The performance invites audiences on a journey through the most iconic musical moments of the legendary film saga, brought to life through the power of live orchestral performance. Nicosia, Municipal Theatre, Sunday 25 January, 4pm. Sold Out Tickets
Limassol, Saturday 24 January, Rialto Theatre, 8.30pm. Kostas Chatzis, with his timeless performances and deeply humanistic message, meets Daniela, a performer with a warm, expressive voice and distinctive artistic identity. Together they present beloved songs that have marked the Greek music scene, including “Spoudaioi Anthropoi alla”, “Synora i agapi de gnorizei” and “Den Eimai Ego”. Tickets: ticketmaster & ACS Courier. Tel. 99430654
THEATRE
Nicosia, Dentro Theatre. 24/1 “The Reunion of North and South Korea” by Joël Pommerat, directed by Onisiforos Onisiforos. 8.30pm. 25/1 7pm. Sold Out Tickets
Nicosia, WhereHaus 612. “O Polyelaios”, a contemporary Cypriot work written and directed by Marina Makri, travels to Nicosia after performances in Limassol. On stage: Popi Avraam, Loukas Zikos, Irodotos Miltiadous, Loukia Pieridou, Anni Chouri. 24, 30, 31 January 8pm. 25 January 6pm. 25877827, Sold Out Tickets
Nicosia, Satiriko Theatre. 24/1 “The Most Beautiful Body Ever Found in This Place” by Josep Maria Miró, directed by Stavros Potamaris 8pm. 25/1 6.30pm Sold Out Tickets
Nicosia, Ena Theatre. “Shirley Valentine” by Willy Russell, directed by Andreas Christodoulides. Performances: every Saturday at 8.30pm and every Sunday at 7pm. Tickets: Ticketmaster
STORYTELLING
Nicosia, University of Cyprus Library. The Children’s Section of the Library will fill with images and memories from Cyprus’s past. Through Sandy Antoniou’s book “Posa metra einai o kosmos mas”, children will travel through the eyes and memories of Cypriot painter Adamantios Diamantis. Time: 11.30am. Ages: 5-12 years. Booking required via: Applications2.ucy.ac.cy
EXHIBITIONS
Nicosia
Korai Project Space. “Ground Matter” by Melita Kouta. Until 27/2.
Kastelliotissa. Multi-thematic exhibition by GTP titled “Myths of Cyprus”. Until 25/2
Gloria (22762605). “ANAMNESIS” by Stefanos Filippou and Anastasia Sivkova. Until 30/1
Marginalia (99657080). “Living Forms” by Sofia Christodoulou. Until 31/1.
NiMAC (2797400). In the exhibition Fluid Persistence, 19 artists explore urgent issues related to ecological catastrophe, the role of water in narrative and fiction. Until 31/5
Apokalypsi (223300150). “Parallel Visual Explorations” by Marios and Anna Varella. Until 24/1
Stand in Line (99412000). Group exhibition titled “December” featuring 29 artists. Until 24/1
Town Hall Square. “Water Movement Nicosia”, site-specific installation by Maurice Cazzolli. Until 30/6
Leventis Gallery Temporary Exhibition Hall. “Christoforos Savva: Simple – Complex – Invisible: An Unknown Archive”. Until 28/6
Cultural Foundation of the Bank of Cyprus. “Cyprus Island History. Memory Reality”. Until 30/6
Limassol
NeMe. Group exhibition “Veiling Identities: Resisting Recognition”. Until 6/2
PSI Foundation (25245730). “From Nature to Structure: Threads of Dialogue” with works by Claude Comeau and Theodoros Gregoriou. Until 31/1
Edit Gallery (25 251710). Stella Kapezanou “Pretty Little Crimes”. Until 24/1
3FHome (99930065). “I See Art as a Way to Change the World” by Marina Olympiou. Until 10/3
125 Space (25733994, 99008867). Group exhibition titled “In Parallel: Conversations on Love, Life & Light”. Until 28/2
CINEMA
NEW FILMS: Hamnet (directed by Chloé Zhao with Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Zac Wishart), Primate (directed by Johannes Roberts with Johnny Sequoyah, Jess Alexander, Troy Kotsur), Mercy (directed by Timur Bekmambetov with Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson, Kali Reis), North (animated film directed by Bente Lohne), Chickenhare and the Secret of the Groundhog (animated film directed by Benjamin Mousquet) – RIO (Nicosia Mall and Limassol) tel. 25871410.
Nicosia, Pantheon, from 23 January until 4 February (except 29 January), 8.30pm. Screening of Jim Jarmusch’s new Golden Lion-winning film from the Venice Festival “Father Mother Sister Brother”. Three self-contained stories about parent-child relationships, produced by Yves Saint Laurent. On 24/1 double screening 6pm and 8.30pm. Duration: 118′ pantheon-theatre.com
