Entertainment

For ten years a stand-up comedian has questioned even the smallest aspects of life. PAUL LAMBIS meets a woman bringing the highlights of her career to the Cyprus stage Skilled ...

Three women specialists from different fields come together to facilitate and lead a workshop this month addressed to French-speaking women living in Cyprus. Presented by the Yasemin Collective on February 28 ...

Many video games have been used to create movies and shows after they became popular; however, it wasn’t a success every time. Only a few of them have been ...

Using rock-climbing as a metaphor for life’s challenges, defeats and successes sounds like a trite idea. One would assume, therefore, that a novel that placed this metaphor at its ...

With International Women’s Day arriving soon on March 8, three Cyprus-based organisations are putting together an empowering march on Sunday March 5 titled Reclaiming Our Bodies. Organised by the Queer Collective ...

“Get ready to rock out with the best of them!” say the organisers of an upcoming music performance which will unite acclaimed Greek musician George Gakis with the talented Cypriot ...

Failing to be nominated for an Academy Award is a slap in the face for many studios. But for these films losing out in specific categories is just unacceptable says ...

A book presentation coming up at Thinker Maker Space in Nicosia on Thursday presents a collection of poetry and prose, linguistic creations resulting from the collaboration between nine writers and ...

Real-life stories from the Eastern Mediterranean region will be presented in an event at Ledra Palace tonight highlighting communities that are under threat and climate change issues. Titled ‘Stories of ...

By Marie-Louise Gumuchian LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters) – A German remake of anti-war classic “All Quiet on the Western Front” was the big winner at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, ...

Stars of Greece’s music scene will be on the island next month for shows says ELENI PHILIPPOU Cyprus’ music scene is getting used to welcoming stars from abroad. Sometimes ...

Celebrating 20 years of cultural productions, Anemona Theatre marks this special anniversary with a production based on a renowned novel by Oscar Wilde and a classic example of gothic literature – The ...

Origami is a delicate art. The unique paper-folding technique from Japan has spread around the world with its famed swan, elephant and dragon paper creations. Now, a series of free ...

When that first rosy-white delicate flower of the almond tree blossoms, spring is near. In Cyprus, it is one of the first signs of warmer weather and brighter days ahead. ...

A concert that aims to support children with special needs will be held in Limassol shortly. The Rockin’ Blues – Fundraising Concert will do exactly as it states; raise money for ...

When I saw the trailer to this show, I thought that it was going to be childish, but in the end I was pleasantly surprised. It turned out to be ...

One of the best ways to learn a language is to speak it. And the best way to practice is to chat with others who speak that language. Language exchange ...

It is the season of fancy dress, confetti and cheery music. Carnival week always calls for it and as the big parade on Sunday 26 draws closer, the anticipation intensifies and ...

A man and a woman glued themselves to the red carpet at the opening of Berlin’s film festival on Thursday, calling on the German government and society to take ...

In support of the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria, Social Space Kaymakkin organises a charity film screening on Friday. Held at their space in old Kaimakli, the film Kobanê, ...

While writing my last review, I promised myself to venture into places that are relatively unknown, I was dead set on “breaking” a place, so to speak. However, even if ...

The official carnival parade may still be a few days away with Limassol taking the reins for the February 26 extravaganza yet this Sunday will also celebrate the carnival fever. Parades ...

Actress Raquel Welch, who helped reshape the traditional image of the Hollywood sex symbol in an era when the movie industry was still overtly defining an idealized version of sensuality ...

Mid-February has a wide choice of events for the island’s music enthusiasts. Jazz bands, piano masters and Latin music connoisseurs are preparing performances in Nicosia and Limassol to satisfy ...