November 2025
2 Sun 20:30 (130’)
30 Years Together Ι ESTIA Cultural Association Ι Elena Solea
ESTIA Cultural Association proudly presents its grand anniversary concert, celebrating 30 years of the Dreams Choir. This special evening will feature performances by the Women’s Dreams Choir, the Children’s Dreams Choir, and distinguished soloist and conductor Elena Solea, accompanied by a ten-member orchestra under the baton of Konstantinos Zorpas.
The concert will take the audience on a retrospective journey through the Choirs’ rich history of concerts and performances, celebrating three decades of their contribution to the cultural life of our community.
Visual material from past performances will be showcased throughout the event, offering a vivid reflection on the Choirs’ artistic legacy.
3 & 4 Μοn - Tue 20:00 (65’) 9+
Pss Pss by Compagnia Baccalà
ArtCargo Performing Arts Festival
The opening event of the ArtCargo Performing Arts Festival (1-15th November, Limassol).
Inspired by the era of silent films, two modern-day clowns take to the empty stage. Brilliant, tender and ingenious, Compagnia Baccalà’s hilarious and timeless performance of enthralling physicality and exquisite expression has been fêted the world over. Inventive and exciting, their poetic and breathtaking fumble through mishaps, acrobatics, and life will have you laughing long after you leave the theatre.
Winner of 14 international prizes, including the Cirque Du Soleil prize, Pss Pss has been performed over 700 times, in over 50 countries, to huge acclaim.
Suitable for non-English speakers.
By and With: Camilla Pessi and Simone Fassari
Director: Louis Spagna
Artistic Advisor and Technical Management: Valerio Fassari
Lighting design: Christoph Siegenthaler
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6 Thu 20:30 (80’)
The song which changed the world Ι Epilogi Cultural Movement
Dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Mikis Theodorakis. A performance that combines theatre, storytelling and singing, and takes us on a journey through the life and work of a man who transcended the boundaries of music. Mikis Theodorakis is more than a composer; he is a river that crossed the 20th century of Greece, carrying within him love and poetry, struggle and exile, cinema and neighborhood. His music was a refuge in the dark ages and a celebration in the bright ones, awakening consciences and uniting the people.
Singers: Spyros Charalambous, Andria Souroula
Orchestra
Guitar / Vocals: Kostas Onisilou
Accordion: Nikos Pantechis
Percussion: Kyriakos Karapateas
Double bass: Ioannis Karseras
Bouzouki: Stelios Olympios
Participating the Mixed Choir of the Cultural Movement Epilogi
Piano / Conductor, Artistic editor and text writer: Michalis Grigoriou
Sponsor: Deputy Ministry of Culture - Department of Contemporary Culture / Media Sponsors: Limassol Today, Lemesos TV
14 - 16 Fri – Sun 20:30
25th Cyprus Choreography Platform
The 25th edition of the annual choreographic institution dedicated to the creation and presentation of new contemporary dance works returns to the Rialto Theatre, showcasing 13 new pieces by both established and emerging Cypriot choreographers.
Participating choreographers: Andromachi Dimitriadou Lindahl (Asomates Dynameis), Panos Malaktos, Andria Michailidou, Panayiotis Tofi, Diamanto Hadjizacharia, Elena Christodoulidou (Amfidromo Chorotheatro), Haris Iacovou, Melina Ioannidou, Elias Klark, Alexandros Kyriazis, Sotirios Panagoulias, Dimitris Charalambous, Dimitris Chimonas.
The main performance programme is once again enriched with the parallel events “Dance Throughout the Year”, curated by Dance House Lemesos.
Organised by the Department of Contemporary Culture of the Deputy Ministry of Culture and the Rialto Theatre.
Free entrance for choreographers and dancers (reservation required).
General admission: €8 (€15 for a 3-day pass)
17 & 18 - 24 & 25 Mon & Tue 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.
In Greek.
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
19 Wed 20:30 (110’) 6+
Happy Holidays, Mr. Scrooge I Anemona Theatre
A theatrical adaptation of Charles Dickens' masterpiece A Christmas Carol.
This classic novella explores the emotional and moral transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge, one of the most delightfully misanthropic characters in world literature. As one of the most widely read books of all time, A Christmas Carol has been adapted dozens of times for cinema, television, and theatre, as well as for musicals and operettas, and has been turned into illustrated comic series, animated shows, and more, its message remaining powerfully relevant to this day.
The production aims to transport the audience through time, to let them experience the magic of theatre, to make them feel like children and teenagers again, to reflect, to be moved, and to laugh — leaving the show with lighter hearts.
A theatrical experience for the whole family!
Written by: Irene Maradei
Directed by: Andreas Telemachou
Set-Costumes: Thelma Kasoulidou
Lighting Design: Vassilis Peteinaris
Video Art: Maria Mitsi
Music Supervision: Andreas Telemachou
Cast: Antreas Telemachou, Marinos Xenofontos, Yianna Lefkati, Elia Ioannidou, Evagoras Theodosiou, Irini Karagiorgi, George Iosif, Stelios Stylianou, Panayiotis Georgiou.
Participating children: Nikolina Moiseos, Aris Chrysanthou, Panos Athanasopoulos, Christina Constantinou.
20 Τhu 20:30 (100’)
Agyristo Kefali (Stubborn Head) - Alkis Alkaios
The book Agyristo Kefali (Stubborn Head) written by Miltos Paschalidis is brought to the stage in a theatrical adaptation by director Alexia Papalazarou.
Under her direction, actor Yiorgos Evagorou unfolds the story of Miltos Paschalidis’s relationship with songwriter Alkis Alkaios.
With a live orchestra on stage and vocal performances by Koulis Theodorou and Myrsini Christodoulou, Alkis Alkaios opens the door to his darkened room, sharing his story with the audience.
As it is well known, Alkaios spent most of his life confined to a room in his home, as an autoimmune disease had deprived him of much of his freedom.
21 Fri 20:30 (150’)
Reflections of Memories I Limassol-Cyprus Literary Society
Reflections of Memories is a concert that combines melodies, lyrics, projections and dances that awaken feelings and memories of the 38-year history of the “Melody” Vocal Ensemble of Limassol-Cyprus Literary Society [1987-2024].
Featuring live performances by artists, presenting both classical works and original compositions, the event sets an atmosphere of nostalgia and emotional resonance with the audience. It is a musical and poetic mosaic, showcasing diverse and original musical styles that have been successfully performed at various concerts organised by the Limassol Cyprus Literary Society, both in Cyprus and abroad. The repertoire mainly consists of poetry set to music, works by renowned Greek poets whose words stir emotion, inspire reflection, and evoke feelings of joy and pride.
Many of these works will also be included in the Music Anthology, scheduled for release on Saturday, 22 November. The programme features pieces by: traditional folk composers, as well as G. Verdi, J. Steurlein, N. Mantzaros, N. Chatzapostolou, Ach. Lymbouridis, D. Papapostolou, V. Tsitsanis, M. Theodorakis, M. Hadjidakis, St. Spanoudakis, St. Xarchakos, G. Chatzinasios, Ev. Reboutsika, S. Yenovkian, M. Tokas, St. Pissi, A. Guy, and V. Cacomanoli.
Poetry by: D. Solomos, C. Cavafy, N. Kazantzakis, Ev. Pallikarides, G. Seferis, N. Gatsos, A. Rodini, A. Davaraki, Aglaia Pissi, A. Guy, and V. Cacomanoli.
Artistic directοr: Violeta Cacomanoli
Choir & Orchestra direction: Violeta Cacomanoli & Francis Guy
Soloists: Marios Andreou, Kalliopi Vetta and guest composer Anastasia Guy "Melodia" Vocal Ensemble of the Limassol Cyprus Literary Society [1987-2025]
Harmonisation: Violetta Cacomanoli & Francis Guy
Orchestration: Mariliza Papadouri-Papagelidis & Francis Guy
Presentations: Maria Giatrou & Antis Konstantinidis
Screenings: Violeta Cacomanouli & Avramis Despotis
Studio Ilaria & Valeria Orchestra
Violin: Demetri Kluvatos
Mandolin & Bouzouki: Georgia Kombou
Piano: Joanna-Maria Galanou
Violoncello: Evgenia Karapataki
Guitar: Francis Guy
Percussion: Peter Kizas
26 Wed 20:30 (105‘)
Milk - Vasilis Katsikonouris I Lexi Theatre
Vasilis Katsikonouris’ acclaimed play is brought to the stage by Lexi Theatre, directed by Marina Vronti and produced by Giorgos Tsiakkas.
A strong story that explores the limits of love and sacrifice, touching the most sensitive chords of human existence.
With the captivating performances of Christina Pavlidou, Andreas Papamichalopoulos, Vassilis Charalambous and Stavriana Kadi.
In Greek.
28 – 29 Fri – Sat 19:00
Flash Art Festival 2025
The Rialto Theatre presents the Flash Art Festival for the sixth consecutive year, an initiative that has now evolved from a programme into a festival dedicated to contemporary Cypriot performing arts.
Launched in 2020 as a response to the challenges of the pandemic and the need to support the local artistic community, Flash Art has since established itself as a platform promoting Cypriot artistic production through an open call process, open to all creators in theatre, dance, music, and performance.
Offering support, infrastructure, and visibility to Cypriot artists, the Flash Art Festival fosters collaboration, innovation, and artistic exchange.
This year’s edition presents seven new original productions that bring together theatre, dance, music, and performance, strengthening artistic research, collaboration, and extroversion.
PROGRAMME:
Friday, November 28, 2025
19:00 | 45’ | «I Fall Like a Waterfall» – Elena Agathokleous
20:15 | 50’ | «Constellation of Awakening» – Nefeli Kentoni
21:30 | 60’ | «SALTY RIVER – A Journey from Within» by Konstantinos Pelekanis
Saturday, November 29, 2025
19:00 | 50’ | «Different From the Others (1919)» In collaboration with Queer Wave and Goethe-Institut Zypern
20:15 | 30’ | «The New Buffer Zone» – Elias Klark
21:30 | 70’ | «Michalis and Pantelis Kalogerakis»
• €8 per performance
• €20 Day pass (for all performances on the same day)
• €30 Festival card (for both days)
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30 Sun 19:00 (80’)
El Pulso Secreto - Piano & Flamenco: A Live Encounter
A unique combination of piano and flamenco unfolds like a powerful crescendo of emotions, a mystic journey that opens the door to the force of a secret pulse, where the soul intersects with the unseen to touch the hidden depths of feeling.
Manolis Neophytou weaves a soundscape with his piano that travels through time, bringing together Spanish, Greek, and Latin American melodies. Through this musical journey, the mysterious power of flamenco is revealed.
A passionate art form that speaks of pain, joy, love, and freedom. A fiery, radiant dance, rightfully called “the dance of the soul.”
Choreographer Philippa Stylianoude, inspired by the spontaneous power of flamenco and the piano of Manolis, unfolds a gypsy dance that brings to life the raw, unrestrained force of free expression. The feet pound the ground, the hands paint the air, and the gaze captivates.
Piano: Manolis Neophytou
Flamenco: Philippa Stylianoude
Percussion: Giorgos Koulas
In a shared pulse, piano and flamenco become the voice of the soul. The programme features works by Piazzolla, Lecuona, Albéniz, Hadjidakis, Theodorakis, Rachmaninoff, Shostakovich, Dorantes, Satie, and Doga.
Manolis Neophytou is a Cypriot pianist, a graduate of the Moscow Central Special Music School and the Tchaikovsky Moscow Conservatoire.
Philippa Stylianoude is a Cypriot choreographer, a graduate of the Rallou Manou Higher Professional Dance School, Instructor de Baile S.D.B.E, and Alianza Flamenca.
Funded by: Deputy Ministry of Culture
