Entertainment

“Larnaca has always been an intercultural hub between the West and the East,” say the organisers of an upcoming event that tours the town. “The existence of the port, the ...

Four back-to-back theatrical performances this May as part of the Nicosia International Festival, celebrate the playwright Costas Mannouris. Plays on May 28, 29 and 30 will take place at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre ...

Italy-based Russian artist Andrei Arkhipov, whose paintings are part of significant Russian collections, is holding an ongoing exhibition at the Aphrodite-Amathusia Cultural Centre in Limassol, hosted by the newly-established Insight ...

Reading is something we all learn in school, but it really can expand the world we live in. ELENI PHILIPPOU speaks to a woman about growing the island’s love ...

A series of art events starting this month with run all the way until December. Responding to Pylon Art & Culture’s invitation to think of ways to make contemporary ...

In the course of Shy, Max Porter’s fourth novel, the eponymous first-person narrator identifies the following languages: ‘night-end’, ‘badger’ and ‘heartsore’. It’s telling of a book about how ...

June is just around the corner, and Rialto Theatre is staying true to its mission to provide a platform for cultural productions in the first month of summer with a ...

Limassol-based pianist Tatiana Stupak is back this summer with another special concert, not only in terms of repertoire and performers but also in location. If you have never been to ...

As the heat of summer approaches CONSTANTINOS PSILLIDES suggest six shows to stream and cool down with Just like Glenn Frey predicted back in 1984, the heat is on, and summer ...

A themed live music event at an old Nicosia bar will put young local musicians in the spotlight. Mikri Arktos bar in the old town organises the Day of Young ...

The newly-renovated space of Cultural Centre Phaneromenis70 is opening its doors again with a series of events that celebrate the 30 editions of its ongoing project Delivering Views-Delivering Texts. The project ...

As the summer approaches, more and more music nights are on the island’s cultural agenda, and the third week of May has plenty of gigs in store in the ...

Bibliophiles have plenty to look forward to this month as three events will celebrate the world of reading and writing. Nicosia will host three distinct book bazaars this May, one ...

Centre of Performing Arts MITOS collaborates with Marilena Kyriacou and Yiannis Charilaou to present an interactive performance and open mic night. On Saturday, the Vinegar Factory in Limassol will host ...

Two galleries in Paphos will host new art shows this month as Cyprus-based artists present their work. First up is Blue Iris Art Gallery which will welcome visual artist Nicolas ...

Marple is my rainy day go-to. I’m a huge fan of cosy mysteries (Cadfael, Agatha Raisin, The Thursday Murder Club) – of brain-teasing fun without the gratuitous guts, gore and ...

May is full of celebrations, including May 21’s European Natura 2000 Day, all about nature, preservation and protection. Themed events take place all over Europe and this year, the Cyprus Department ...

Spring is the season to hit the road. Before the summer’s long-awaited music festivals begin, local organisations, artists and communities organise their own festivals in Cyprus’ villages celebrating local ...

Harrison Ford was in Cannes for the much-anticipated premiere of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” on Thursday evening, 15 years since the actor last picked up the adventurous archaeologist’...

Another edition of the people’s favourite Fork Food Market is on its way. Taking over the Nicosia Municipal Gardens once again on Friday, the event will fill up with ...

A festival for inclusion, accessibility and understanding. Following the success of the Access City Festival in Paphos, the one-day event travels to Nicosia on Sunday to continue its mission. Through ...

We often get caught up in what we believe to be a good restaurant. But over recent years, the world has changed so much that the very definition of it ...

For the next performance of Nicosia International Festival audiences will move to the recently renovated Eleftheria Square, on May 27 to experience the live performance Ω3 by internationally renowned artist Pashias. This ...

A one-day mini-festival is coming to old town Nicosia this weekend to celebrate the country’s many communities, people of all backgrounds and colours and traditions. As the World Day ...