Entertainment

By Simon Demetriou Ideally, I would sit down to write a review the day after I finished reading a book, having had time to ruminate and plan, and for impressions ...

Continuing its summer programme is the 2025 edition of the International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama. Following its season premiere in early July, the next production arrives on Friday and Saturday, ...

Thirsty for live music? This week, and this whole month to be exact, is buzzing with concerts of all scales. A fresh jazz ensemble is about to make their first ...

Moving from the console to the big screen more often than not spells disaster both commercially and critically. It turns out that adapting an art form that unfolds over tens ...

Culture shines bright in the heart of the capital as Faneromeni25 Arts Festival continues to bring free performances and cinema evenings to a beloved courtyard. Every summer, the courtyard of ...

He has been stirring up the local music scene with electronic remixes of traditional Cypriot songs as well as original takes, creating viral moments online. Alejjos is a Cypriot DJ ...

The beauty of spending the summer in Cyprus is that you can do and have it all. Beach parties and luxurious spa getaways, village road trips and loud music festivals, ...

“In the heat of July, when the sea seems to melt into the sky and the city breathes a little slower, the music of Italian classics resonates differently. Not as ...

Limassol’s summer nights are lighting up once again with culture, community and creativity. From theatre in neighbourhood squares to seaside concerts and open-air cinema, the municipality’s seasonal programme ...

Kim’s Convenience follows a family of Korean immigrants running a convenience store in the Moss Park neighbourhood of Toronto, Canada. The show juggles a continuous parade of colourful characters ...

Cyprus rock lovers, this one’s for you. South Africa’s award-winning indie rock band The Parlotones are travelling to Cyprus for a night to remember. Transforming Paphos Medieval Castle ...

There is plenty happening by the sea these months and events will continue to arrive even after the extended tourism season passes. In October, a new wave of happenings will ...

The Maker Space in Tala is currently hosting a group art exhibition titled This is Me. Curated by visual artist Michèle Ansermet Papadopoulos, who also participates in it, the ...

Concerts by an Oscar-winning composer, garden film screenings, street parties, events for animals, Indian music nights and returning festivals are here this weekend to enrich the cultural agenda. If you ...

The summertime is peak season for ancient Greek theatre and the majority of performances present contemporary adaptations in Greek. One upcoming production this July will present Elektra from Aeschylus, Sophocles ...

While vacationing in Protaras, my faithful dining companion and I both immediately knew we were going to try for a reservation at Il Boccon Divino, a place that caught our ...

It is an exciting summer for one of Cyprus’ most renowned music festivals as it relocates to a new space in nature. This year, Fengaros Festival travels to Kornos, preparing ...

In the age of global entertainment, finding quality international TV shows can be both thrilling and frustrating—especially when subtitles are scarce. Enter iOffer-Movies, a unique online platform that offers ...

The internationally acclaimed author, philosopher and founder of the European School of Economics, Elio D’Anna, will be live on stage at the Rialto Theatre in Limassol for the first ...

Craving a dose of that Nicosia Book Fest atmosphere? You will not have to wait until October this year as Cyprus’ largest literary festival embarks on a summer tour that ...

An event dedicated to the welfare and protection of animals will be held at the coast soon under the auspices of the Larnaca mayor. The Fun Day for Animals, co-organised ...

Secrets in stories, whether on page or screen, are tricky things. Everyone knows that in real life, people keep secrets irrationally, not to say stupidly, and that’s just how ...

Kicking off the annual summer cinema of Faneromeni25 Art Festival is the beloved film Politiki Kouzina (A Touch of Spice) by director Tasos Boulemtis. Screening for free on Thursday at 8.30...

Paphos will host this year’s 11th edition of Graphic Stories, a three-day celebration of creativity, innovation and cultural outreach from July 18 to 20. The international institution, which for 11 years has ...