“P.S. Cyprus”

Theatre Performance - Thursday 5 September 2024

The Valitsa Intra Portas theatre ensemble, drawing on the writings and testimonies of foreign travelers, brings you the devised theatre performance titled 'P.S. CYPRUS', highlighting the story of Cyprus in the past. Four actors simulating a folk gaggle will throw a party on stage, bringing back memories of the past.

Four actors in the logic of a folk bouloukio set up a feast evoking memories of the past. We have learned to live with the idealization of yesterday. But how do the "others", the "foreigners" see our own place? What is the image through their eyes? Through letters, records, photographic material and other testimonies of foreign visitors, a dramaturgy is created that maps the image of Cyprus from the 14th to the 19th century.

The passage from the Ottoman to the Anglo-Cypriot period is depicted through the influences that stamped the place. Through the passage of these centuries, the notes and flavours of Europe come to replace those of the East. A mosaic through time that has nevertheless left a mosaic of cultures engraved on our identity.

Credits:

- Directed by Eleni Anastasiou

- Music: Savas Chrysostomou

 Sofia Mavromichali

- Sophia Mavroko, Sophia Mavroko, Sofia Mavroko Ivi Hadjivassiliou

- Playing: Savina Georgiou, George Evagorou, Aris Kyprianou, Marian Kyprianou

All events will take place with observation of all necessary protection measures for the health and safety of visitors and staff and are accessible to disabled groups.

Events start at 8.30 p.m., with entrance doors opening at 8 p.m.

Free entrance

During the events, photos and/or videos will be taken. The pictures of visitors of the events may be used for promotional purposes or may be provided to the media or uploaded on the Internet. By attending the events, the public automatically gives to the organizers the right to use the photos/videos taken.