Cyprus has a lively cultural scene filled with music events, art activities, workshops, and theater performances. From concerts by young musicians to art walks and major theater shows, there’s something for everyone who wants to enjoy the culture.
MUSIC
In Larnaca, the Municipal Theater “G. Lykourgos” will host one of two concerts on Saturday, March 14 at 6 p.m. This is part of the “Crossing Paths: A Concert Series.” These concerts showcase the growth and creativity of young musicians from Sistema Cyprus. The artistic director and conductor is Santiago Ossa Alzate. The second concert will be in Nicosia at the Satiriko Theater on Sunday, April 5 at 6 p.m. You can get tickets through Sold Out Tickets.
ART
In Nicosia, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art SPEL will have a talk with artist Maria Loizidou at 11 a.m. This is part of the “Artistic Thought and Practice” series linked to the exhibition “Agropoetics: Soils/Bodies.” Maria will discuss her work and how politically engaged art connects with poetic expression and social change.
At the same time, NiMAC – Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre will host a unique walk at 10:30 a.m. as part of the “Fluid Persistence” exhibition. Titled “From Machairas to Klapsides,” this activity explores geography, memory, and cultural history along the Pedieos River. Evi Tselika will guide the walk, focusing on Nicosia’s Old City and its water connections. Reservations are needed due to limited spots (tel. 22797400).
WORKSHOP
At Dance House Nicosia at 10 a.m., an event from the Green Steps program will take place, blending dance with ecological awareness. Today’s event, called Performative Roundtable, features an open discussion about needs, concerns, and creative educational methods linking ecology with dance. It’s for anyone interested in environmental issues, culture, and education – artists, choreographers, educators, environmentalists, kids, teens, and parents. Petros Konnaris will coordinate the discussion.
THEATER
The theater scene in Cyprus is buzzing with new productions and popular ongoing shows.
At Theatre Ena in Nicosia, the famous farce “Boeing Boeing” by Marc Camoletti premieres on Saturday, March 14 at 8:30 p.m., directed by Andreas Christodoulides. The cast includes Dimitris Giorkatzis, Charitini Iliadou, Eirini Karayiouri, Evangelia Nikolaou, Elena Olympiou, and Antonis Parcharidis. Performances run every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 8:30 p.m., and Sunday at 7 p.m., until April 29. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.cy or by calling 22348203.
The Dendro Theater presents Florian Zeller’s play “The Father,” directed by Yiannis Leontaris with Stavros Loura in the lead role. Performances in Nicosia are on March 14, 15, 21, 22 and April 20 and 21; followed by shows in Limassol (Rialto Theater on March 18 at 8 p.m.), Sotira (Municipal Theater on March 27 at 8 p.m.), and Paphos (Markideio Theater on May 13 at 8 p.m.). The play lasts for 90 minutes. Tickets can be found at Sold Out Tickets or by calling 99520835 and visiting Stephanis stores.
At WhereHaus 612 in Nicosia for a limited number of performances is “The Island,” directed by Achilleas Grammatikopoulos produced by ETHAL and Point To Contemporary Theater. Shows are on March 14 and 16 at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are available via Sold Out Tickets (tel. 25877827).
On the Main Stage “Evis Gavriilidis” of THOC presents William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” directed by Owen Horsley. Performances are every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at thoc.org.cy or THOC box office (tel. 77772717; Tuesday–Sunday from 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. & 4–6 p.m.).
At Satiriko Theater continues Ray Cooney’s comedy “Out of Order!” directed by Marianna Kafkaridou and Vasilis Michael with performances Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 6:30 p.m., until March 14 suitable for audiences over age twelve. For more info: satirikotheatro.com or tel.22312940 –22421609.
On Satiriko Theater’s Upper Stage presents Thomas Bernhard’s play “Before Retirement,” directed by Emilios Charalambidis with performances every Friday & Saturday at 8:30 p.m., Sunday at 7 p.m. Tickets available at ticket.satirikotheatro.com.
The New Stage THOC “Nikos Charalambous” presents Eurydice Pericleous-Papadopoulou’s play “The Assignment,” directed by Avra Sidiropoulou with performances on March14-15-20-21-22-24-28-29 (weekdays at 8 p.m., weekends at 5:30 p.m.). Tickets can be found at thoc.org.cy or by calling tel77772717.
At Rialto Theatre Limassol presents Loula Anagnostaki’s latest work “To You Who Listen,” directed Thanasis Georgiou from THOC at 8:30 p.m. Tickets available at tickets.thoc.org.cy (tel.77772717).
At Anemona Theatre Latsia presents Irene Marantei’s play “Halepa’s Sleeping Beauty,” directed Andrea Tilemachou who also plays the title role. Performances are Friday & Saturday at 8:30 p.m., Sunday at 7 p.m., until March 22 while on March19 a show will be held at Municipal Theatre “G.Lykourgos” in Larnaca (8:30 p.m.). Tickets available through Sold Out Tickets or tel70007721.
At Maskarini Theatre Latsia AntiLogos Theatre presents Palestinian writer Dalia Taha’s play “Keffiyeh / Made in China,” directed Eleni Anastasiou. Performances every Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 7 p.m., until March15. Tickets available through Sold Out Tickets. Info: 99251331.
At Latsia Theatre presents George Tsiakkas’ comedy “Here We Say SOS,” directed Marina Vrondi satirizing modern Cypriot reality with humor & insight. Tickets available through Sold Out Tickets.
Finally, the Experimental Stage presents Stella Voskaridou’s play “A Thousand Hands,” diving into sculptor Yannoulis Halepas’ psyche, directed by Fotis Nikolaou. Performances on March18-19 &26 at 8 p.m., on March14-15-21-22-28 &29 at 8:30 p.m. Tickets can be found at tickets.thoc.org.cy.
