Nicosia theatre company issues SOS for members
A shrinking expat population and a theatre-going decline in general has impacted membership of the long-established Anglo-Cypriot Theatre company Graham Thomas is a worried man...
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Ancient ‘Anthesteria’ festival soon to be revived in Paphos
Paphos municipality is set to host its annual ‘Anthesteria’ festival, devoted to a celebration of spring, flowers, and theatre, harking back to ancient Greece. The...
Children’s rights commissioner slams education ministry over stage show
Children’s rights commissioner Despo Michaelidou on Tuesday blasted the education ministry after a line in a play with an LGBTI+ message was removed, calling it...
The last performances of the year at Rialto
We are officially in the last month of the year, with only a few weeks remaining before 2023 makes its appearance. In December’s packed agenda,...
Cypriot actress nominated for ‘Red Shoes’ award
Cypriot actress, Paola Hatzilambri, known for producing theatrical monologues, has been nominated to receive a Norns Award, along with a Red Shoes Award, so-named in...
Ajax concludes the International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama
It has been a month full of performances as the International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama holds its 25th edition in amphitheatres around Cyprus. Productions...
Play in Greek and Turkish Cypriot dialects scoops prize in Turkey
A version of Samuel Beckett’s iconic play Waiting for Godot, translated and adapted into both the Greek and Turkish Cypriot dialects, won two major awards...
Coronavirus: New rules to be issued on cinemas and theatres
Stepping up efforts to contain a surge in coronavirus cases, the health ministry said on Friday that from July 13, cinemas and theatres will be...
Coronavirus: New measures to help struggling artists, actors
Education minister Prodromos Prodromou announced on Wednesday a new support package of €4 million for the creative sector approved by the cabinet. As part of...
Coronavirus: cinemas and theatre to reopen on February 8 with restrictions
The cabinet announced on Wednesday that theatres and cinemas will be reopening on February 8 in keeping with the gradual easing of coronavirus measures. Upon...
