The difficulties of being a woman

Theatre lovers in Cyprus have plenty to enjoy this season as local productions are touring, be it amateur shows or established theatre companies. Most of them are in Greek – as is the norm in Cyprus – but once in a while comes a production for English-speaking audiences comes along and one of them approaches soon to entertain Nicosia audiences!

WET, the Women’s Empowerment Theatre, is getting ready to present its third production next month with Beyond the Spotlight. The performance features an all-female cast and is set to take over Theatro Dentro in Nicosia on April 26 and 27. Directed by Monica Gavrielides, Beyond the Spotlight features three one act plays and one monologue that all explore the difficulties women experience – from having an annoying big sister to the harsh reality of having an abusive husband and beyond.

On stage, Christina Zaris, Ersin Oztoycan, Natasha Tavoukjian, Shaunna Joannidou, Tamara Tutnjevic and Zoe Kavaltzi bring the stories to life as WET continues to shine a light on women’s issues although treating them with a slight comedic twist.

Beyond the Spotlight

3 one act plays and 1 monologue. By the Women’s Empowerment Theatre. April 27-28. Theatre Dentro, Nicosia. 8.30pm. In English. €15. Tickets at www.soldoutticketbox.com