And the Oscar goes to …
This Sunday is the day the Hollywood industry gathers together in a theatre to congratulate themselves and hand out awards to one another. It is one of the oldest award ...
Nicosia’s famous book bazaar to help strays returns
One of Nicosia’s biggest book bazaars makes its comeback this weekend, and, as always, all profits raised from the sales will be donated to a good cause.
The Buy ...
TV shows we love: Dark Desire
One word that comes to mind when I think of Dark Desire is obsession. This Spanish psychological thriller pulls you into a sultry, suspenseful spiral of betrayal, power and the ...
Where to catch live music this March
The island’s live music scene is alive and kicking as venues and musicians gear up for evenings to remember. This month, local musicians and artists from abroad are presenting ...
BBQ and jam session to raise funds for Palestinian film festival
The Palestinian Independent Film Festival is set to return for the third year, this time in Nicosia. The upcoming event will take place in May and to make it a ...
Comedian Dragos returns to tour the island
It is time to blow off some steam with a good dose of comedy. Coming soon are three evenings of stand-up comedy as the acclaimed European comedian Dragos returns to ...
What’s on this weekend
This spring weekend, comedy shows, plays, open mic nights, exhibitions, alternative concerts with unusual musical objects and charity book sales are happening all over the island. Here’s what not ...
art
The Man Who Carries Holes on show at Gloria gallery
A new exhibition is set to open as the Nicosia Gloria Gallery hosts Rinos Stefani’s showcase The Man Who Carries Holes. Running from Friday until April 3, the exhibition opens ...
Restaurant review: Nostalgia served it better
One of the downsides of always chasing somewhere new to try is that old favourites quietly fall off the radar. You don’t mean for it to happen, but suddenly ...
Upcoming concert explores connection between music and play
If you have ever wondered if a musical composition can be born from everyday objects or musical toys, this is the event to head to. A spin-off of the Toyful ...
theatre
Women’s English-language play this week
Local theatre productions are increasing this spring. The majority are in naturally in Greek, a few are in Russian, so it is particularly exciting for the island’s anglophones when ...
music
Two evenings with an exceptional pianist
Acclaimed Cypriot pianist Yiannis Georgiou is about to take over the stages of Cyprus again this March as he is ready to present two solo recitals in Paphos and Nicosia. ...
Immersive event turns Pedieos into a playground
A charity neighbourhood event all about turning Pedieos River into a fun playground for all is coming up this month. Organised by Protovoulia Drasis Archangelou, the Afternoon Project and the ...
Book review: Sprawling mosaic of speculative history
When a reviewer’s oldest friend publishes their first novel, it puts said reviewer in a potentially sticky spot from which there is only one satisfactory release: you need to ...
art
Exhibitions opening this week
Cyprus welcomes several new exhibitions this week, taking place in Nicosia, Paphos and Limassol. First up, and with a special heart-warming message and purpose is the experiential exhibition Behind Her ...
theatre
Boeing Boeing: a play of hilarious twists and misunderstandings
Some comic relief is much needed these days. Thankfully, the island’s cultural scene is alive, bringing blissful moments of escape and entertainment. Theatro Ena presents a legendary comedy of ...
What’s new on Netflix? Podcasts!
In a turn of events that probably signals the beginning of a battle with YouTube for online video supremacy, Netflix announced a deal last October to include video versions of ...
dance
Barcelona Flamenco Ballet to bring new Carmen to Cyprus
The Barcelona Flamenco Ballet travels to Cyprus this spring to present a bold interpretation of George Bizet’s masterpiece, Carmen. Yet this production goes beyond the classic narrative and addresses ...
Ayia Napa festivals to look forward to
The Ayia Napa Municipality, eager to enrich its cultural agenda and attract culture-loving visitors, has recently its festival line-up for 2026. Lasting from spring to the autumn months, the festivals will ...
10 years of Faneromeni Arts Festival
A cultural institution that began its course in 2016 is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this summer. To celebrate a decade of the Faneromeni Arts Festival, the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation ...
music
Acclaimed young pianist in Cyprus for three concerts
Young pianist and composer Denis Stelmakh, whose cinematic neoclassical compositions have captivated hearts worldwide, is coming to Cyprus for three special evenings, in three cities.
The Soulful Neoclassicism with Denis ...
Meet artists, win a raffle prizes at Phytorio event
The Visual Artists and Art Theorists – Phytorio invite the art community, collaborators, friends and the public to an event on March 14 with the aim of supporting the association’s work ...
TV shows we love: Boardwalk Empire
Boardwalk Empire was not only one of the most visually assured series of the past two decades, but in its range and sheer quality, perhaps one of the most ambitious.
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theatre
She is here
Back for the third year is the Cyprus International Theatre Festival, and its productions and parallel actions are already filling Limassol’s cultural agenda. This week and weekend, performers from ...
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