March 2025
4 - 5 Tue & Wed 17:30 & 20:30 (120’)
Calendar Girls - Tim Firths I Lexi Theatre
Calendar Girls, or a Hymn to Love, Friendship, and Life
A masterfully crafted play based on a true story, where humor intertwines with emotion, grief with a thirst for life, and despair with hope.
Six women, each strikingly different from one another, join forces to renovate the reception and waiting area of the Oncology Unit after one of them recently lost her husband to cancer. The way they decide to raise the necessary funds for this renovation is, of course, unconventional and controversial.
They push past their limits, breaking the moral taboos of their tight-knit community, and pose nude for the camera to create their own Calendar, which they then sell to raise money. The success of their Calendar surpasses all expectations, propelling them into the spotlight.
The Calendar seems to be just the beginning of something far greater than they ever imagined. Yet, this newfound success challenges their friendship, confronting them with their own personal and unfiltered truths.
Translation : Christina Konstantinou
Director: Giorgos Tsiakkas
Set Design: Elena Katsouri
Costumes: Sophie Andreou
Light Design: Alex Jotovic
Starring: Elena Eftasthiou, Christina Pavlidou, Marinos Chatzivasiliou, Kynthia Pavlidou, Eleni Sidera, Marina Vronti, Stavriana Kadi, Angelos Hadjimichael
Information: 70000146
9 Sun 17:00 (60’) 4+
Franz Kafka’s Doll I Ηumart
The creative team behind the successful “STILL! – A statue that travelled the world” returns three years later, with its new production. In “Franz Kafka’s Doll”, the team attempts to transport us to the magical world of a – possibly – true story, filled with emotion. A story that reminds us that “what we love will probably be lost, but love will return in another way…”.
Berlin, Autumn 1923. In a park, somewhere in the city, a girl cries inconsolably because she lost her doll. There, she meets the famous writer Franz Kafka, who reassures her, telling her that her doll was not lost, but left for a long journey, to get to know the world. From that day on, the girl receives through Kafka the letters her doll sends her, describing her adventures from every corner of the world… and beyond!
A performance full of images, music and humour, suitable for children from 4 years old.
Director: Kostas Silvestros
Dramaturgy/script/lyrics: Stavros Stavrou
Music composition: Thodoris Economou
Set/costume design: Constantina Andreou
Lighting design: Vassilis Petinaris
Choreography & Movement: Alex Kyriazis
Multimedia design: Anna Fotiadou
Make-up: Giorgos Vavanos
Vocal coaching: Christina Tselepou
Assistant director: Andri Eracleous
Assistant set/costume designer: Iphigenia Avraam
Photography: Dimitris Loutsios
Cast: Christina Papadopoulou, Anthony Papamichael, Andreas Koutsoftas, Anthi Kasinou, Rafaella Kavazi
Dancer: Giannis Economides
On-stage musician: Andreas Michalopoulos
Production: Humart. Production Management: Stavros Stavrou
Main sponsor: Deputy Ministry of Culture. Sponsor: MusicEra
10 Mon 21:00 (70’) 12+
112 based on The Guilty – Christodoulos Andreou (On stage)
A psychological chamber thriller based on the multi-award-winning Danish film production The Guilty.
A police officer has been accused of murder following an on-duty shooting incident. Having been suspended for quite some time now, awaiting a hearing, he has been assigned to answer emergency calls. On the eve of the hearing, things seem to run as usual at the phone call centre. Besides, following his defense before the court, he will be acquitted and will eventually return to the streets, leaving this unfortunate incident behind. But a last-minute emergency call is bound to turn things upside down.
An experience not to be missed, one that maintains the suspense of Cinema, inviting audiences to become witnesses themselves.
Directing-Dramaturgy: Christodoulos Andreou
Composition, sound design & mixing: Andreas Economides
Set & Costume design: Sophia Mavromichali
Lighting design: Vasilis Petinaris
Video art: Pandelis Diamantidis
Stage lighting: Yiannis Hadjiosif
Sound: Christodoulos Andreou
Technical support: Stratos Stamatis
Production: Unmuted Theatre Group
On stage: Panos Makris
Cast (in order of appearance): Yiorgos Hiotis, Panayiota Bibli, Myrsini Christodoulou, Onisiforos Onisiforou, Andreas Koutsoftas, Vasiliki Kypreou, Andreas Koutsoumpas, Nayia Anastasiadou, Mariam Skitini, Stratos Tzortzis, Michalis Kazakas, Niki Rousomani, Christina Tselepou, Savvina Makri.
14 – 16 Fri 19:00 Sat & Sun 11:30 & 16:00 (50’)
88 Little Symphonies – Stephanos Droussiotis (On Stage)
Stephanos Droushiotis’ successful performance returns at Rialto Theatre!
A memorable performance for a grand piano, two celestial bodies, and one invisible orchestra.
Drawing on his journey in music and performing arts, Stephanos Droussiotis presents an inventive concert performance that introduces young audiences to classical music and its myriad of secrets. Through a series of fascinating images, this captivating experience will encourage children to explore a world of thoughts and questions: What is music? How is music created? Why do we keep on creating and enjoying music?
A project presented in the frame of the Associate Artist Residence Scheme 2024.
Concept, directing, lighting design, performance: Stephanos Droussiotis
Tickets: € 15 / 12
19 Wed 20:30 (75’)
The Bible: the complete word of God (Abridged) – Antilogos Theatre
“In the beginning”, as stated by a divine voice, “there was chaos”. But why stop there? The disorder continues in the middle and in the end of the Bible too! The Bible: the complete word of God (Abridged) by Adam Long, Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor is a witty, hilarious comedy striving to understand “authentic stories” that we came across early on in history. Unquestionably, the work, which “falsifies the most significant story ever acknowledged as a fact” contains exceptional, surrealistically theatrical moments. In this play, the ultimate religious question is one and only: does God have a sense of humour? Undoubtedly yes.
Otherwise, why would he leave the Children of Israel wonder around the Middle East for 40 years just to offer them a piece of land without oil?
A barrage of images created by three actors-performers and a musician, in a show with singing, dancing and pondering on fundamental questions. “Should the Bible be interpreted literally”? Through comic situations, the four performers explore issues of religious freedom. A work reflecting on our responsibilities, our choices, limitations and freedom; reflecting on life itself.
To what extent have we been affected by the best-selling work of all times, even if we barely ever read it until the end?
Written by: Adam Long, Reed Martin, Austin Tichenor
Translated by: Errikos Belies
Directed by: Eleni Anastasiou
Dramaturgy: Michalis Papadopoulos
Cast: Aris Kyprianou, Klitos Komodikis, Vassilis Pafitis
Musician on stage: Savvas Chrysostomou
Set design: Eleni Ioannou
Costume design: Marina Nicolaidou
Lighting design: Carolina Spyrou
Movement director: Ivie Hadjivassiliou
20 Thu 20:30 (90’)
Premiere 4 Ι Cyprus Symphony Orchestra
The Premiere 4 concerts present a programme of musical brilliance featuring masterworks by Mozart, Haydn and Rossini, under the baton of the highly awarded conductor, Gudni Emilsson.
The concert will open with the effervescent overture to Rossini's L’Italiana in Algeri, a comedic masterpiece bursting with sparkling wit and energetic rhythms.
Next, Mozart’s sublime Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major, K. 364 showcases the interplay between violin and viola, a dialogue rich with elegance, poignancy, and joy. The soloists, CySO’s concertmaster Wolfgang Schroeder and the superb violist Paul Cortese will breathe life into this exquisite piece which blends emotional depth with virtuosic charm.
The programme concludes with Haydn’s Symphony no. 97 in C major, a gem from his celebrated London Symphonies. This symphony radiates optimism and sophistication, featuring grand orchestral textures and Haydn’s signature wit.
Gioachino Rossini: L’ italiana in Algeri: Overture
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sinfonia concertante in E flat major, K. 364
Joseph Haydn: Symphony no. 97 in C major, Hob. I:97
Wolfgang Schroeder violin
Paul Cortese viola
Gudni Emilsson conductor
Supporters: Rialto Theatre, Pafos Municipality
Ticket prices:
Zone Α: €18 / €14 (concession)
Zone Β: €13 / €10 (concession)
Concession tickets are available to: Students, soldiers, pensioners, large and five-member families on presentation of ID. Free Entrance for people with disabilities.
21 Fri 20:30 (60’)
Sticky Fingers Club - Sticky Fingers Club Collective
Sticky Fingers Club is a performance about failing, where the characters are the background. Notoriously on the fourth place, competing with the unrivalled Meryl Streep fighting for an Oscar. Facing constant defeat, they create a space of celebration where they are the stars. On their own terms, they celebrate being imperfect, supporting each other and challenging each other. Among the expressive characters, there is an opera singer who loves music without reciprocity, a neurotic lady, an out-of-date star and a dancer who was never able to dance a solo scene.
The performance, both in the sphere of movement and in the expressive, frontal "attitude" of the performers, refers to queer and ballroom culture and vogue dance itself. Here, for social exclusion and non-normativity, a space is opened to reveal a colourful identity. Pop-culture references to the queer mainstream, popular fashion shows, or the Bohemian Rhapsody of Queen, giving Sticky Fingers Club a huge dose of humour and self-irony. The performance deals with the wider problem of failure, and the consequent of exclusion and forgetfulness, without resorting to generalisations or moralisations. It uses theatrical and choreographic tools; thus, it is difficult to pigeonhole and classify it. By undermining social norms, it becomes a critical choreography.
I almost got the flowers and I almost knew what the champagne tasted like. I mistook the brake for gas. I am the first to be out of the podium. I overtook all those who are behind me. I almost have a reason to be proud. I got lost in the same place again. I almost got a standing ovation.
Concept | Choreography | Performance: Daniela Komędera-Miśkiewicz, Dominika
Wiak, Dominik Więcek, Monika Witkowska
Dramaturgy support: Konrad Kurowski
Lighting director: Krystian Koźbiał
Music: Przemek Degórski
Costumes using designs by: Krystian Szymczak, Edward Kuzmich, Roman
Marchewka.
Producers: Gdańsk Dance Festival / ŻAK Club, Lublin Dance Theater
Premiere: 03/09/2020 / 12th Gdańsk Dance Festival
Language: Non verbal performance (few quotes in English)
The performance received the Zygmunt Duczyński Award during the 55th Review of Small Theaters KONTRAPUNKT 2021 in Szczecin. The performance received the second prize at The Independent Theatre Competition “The best OFF”.
The performance is created as part of the funded programme “Spaces of Art”. The Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of Poland, implemented by the Institute of Music and Dance and Theater Institute Zbigniew Raszewski. The operator of the project in Lublin is the Center of Culture in Lublin.
Co-organised by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute as part of the international cultural programme of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2025.
Co-organised by Dance House Lemesos within the framework of InBetweening - The art of exchange project.
22 Sat 20:30 (90’)
Derbederissa - Katerina Vrana
One of Greece’s most beloved comedians returns to our island to present her brand-new show, Derbederissa. Following her successful shows in Cyprus in 2024, retelling the horrific yet incredibly comic way she Almost Died, as her previous show is called, she returns with new with brand-new, hilarious material ready to spread laughter.
In “Derbenderissa”, Katerina delves into how she feels as a woman and comedian navigating stereotypes and gender biases. She examines how her disability has impacted her personality, femininity, sexuality, and humor while celebrating the small and big joys that can brighten any day.
In Greek.
March 21, 2025 | 20:30 | Strovolos Theatre, Nicosia
23 Sun11:00 & 13:30 (60’)
My Tail and I - Holobiont collective (3+)
Interactive dance performance for families with children 3+ y.o.
Language: Nonverbal performance
My Tail and I is the latest production of the acclaimed independent dance collective Holobiont, composed of Polish female artists working in the field of experimental choreography for families. Addressed to families with children over 3 years of age, the performance offers a humorous and young audience-friendly take on the history of evolution (with the human tailbone as one of its remnants).
With a humorous atmosphere and in a form appropriate for the youngest audience, the performance asks: How many tails do we have? How do we feel them? How can they support us in our daily lives? How can they feed our movement and our imagination?
During the event, the artists invite the participating families to join in on a movement interplay with the performers and unleash the creative energy that often lies dormant in our tails.
Concept: Hanna Bylka-Kanecka
Choreography: Holobiont collective in collaboration with Heike Kuhlmann, Adalisa Menghini, and Ka Rustler
Creation | Performance: Aleksandra Bożek-Muszyńska, Hanna Bylka-Kanecka, Dana Chmielewska
Set design collaboration: Mr.Tail
Music: Józef Buchnajzer
Lighting design: Łukasz Kędzierski/Ewa Garniec
Production: Performat Foundation
Co-production: Polish Theatre in Poznan, The Jan and Halina Machulski Ochota Theater in Warsaw
Partner: Somatische Akademie Berlin
Distribution: Performat Production – Karolina Wycisk
Photos: Marek Zakrzewski / SZKICEzWIDZENIA
Co-organised by the National Institute of Music and Dance as part of the “PolandDances / Choreographic residencies” programme. Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.
The performance was selected for the Polish Dance Network 2022 and the programme PolandDances – Tournée 2022 of the National Institute of Music and Dance. Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. The performance was selected for the Polish Dance Platform 2024, organised by the National Institute of Music and Dance.
Co-organised by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute as part of the international cultural programme of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2025.
Co-organised by Dance House Lemesos within the framework of InBetweening - The art of exchange project.
25 & 26 Tue & Wed 20:30 (90‘)
Voices from Chernobyl - Svetlana Alexievich I À Vendre
"We Belarusians have never known anything eternal or lasting—not even our land. There was always someone passing through, wiping away every trace of us. We have never learned to live with the concept of eternity; it remains beyond our comprehension. Yet, in the end, it was bestowed upon us. Our eternity is Chernobyl."
Ten years after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, Nobel Prize-winning author Svetlana Alexievich returned to the place where she grew up and gave voice to those who lived through the events within breathing distance of the nuclear reactor. Her book, composed of a series of monologues, is a documentation of the oral history of the people of Belarus—those marked by the tragedy, either knowingly or unknowingly. Men, women, soldiers, the elderly, and children—all of Alexievich’s narrators are the ones who worked in the contaminated area in the months following the disaster, those who were forced to abandon their homes, villages, and homeland, and those who eventually returned to live once more in the Exclusion Zone.
Director Maria Kyriakou brings Alexievich's book to the stage, crafting a performance that explores love, passion, and deep faith—faith in grand ideals, in the land, nature, soil, and homeland. It also delves into the creation of invented truths and their inevitable collapse. A production that reflects on human existence, the need to belong, and the quest for meaning in a world that provides none.
Written by: Svetlana Alexievich
Translation – Dramaturgy – Directing: Maria Kyriakou
Set design: Elena Kotasvili
Costume design: Eleni Ioannou
Music: Nama Dama
Movement: Fotis Nikolaou
Lighting design: Vasilis Petinaris
Assistant director: Maria Pishili
Visual identity: Dimitris Sotiriou
Photos: Dimitris Loutsios
Production management: Maria Philippou
Cast: Popi Avraam, Stavros Louras, Michalis Papettas, Penny Finiri
Production: À Vendre. Information: 99846645 (08:00-13:00 or sms)
In the frame of Cyprus International Theatre Festival. In Greek with Russian and English surtitles.
Tickets: € 20 / 17
28 Fri 20:30 (75’)
Melodies of the World – From Edith Piaf to Mikis Theodorakis
Alliance Française
As part of the Francophonie Month, Alliance Française de Limassol presents the concert Melodies of the World: From Edith Piaf to Mikis Theodorakis.
The programme features songs by internationally celebrated composers such as Georges Moustaki, Serge Gainsbourg, Michel Legrand, and Marguerite Monnot, as well as works by classical composers like F.P. Tosti and Franz Léhar. Emblematic compositions by Mikis Theodorakis and Manos Hadjidakis will also be presented, along with songs by Cypriot composer Marios Tokas. Additionally, the concert will include a repertoire performed by celebrated artists such as Barbara, Dalida, Juliette Gréco, and Georges Moustaki.
The concert will be delivered by a 12-member symphony orchestra, under the baton of distinguished pianist Stavros Dritsas. The stage will be graced by the soulful voice of Vakia Stavrou and the captivating presence of baritone Kyros Patsalides.
