“The place in the people”: Presentation of Theater Workshops in the Mountain Communities: Foini, Kyperounda and Lania
On the initiative of the Cyprus Theater Organization and in collaboration with the Troodos Mountains Cultural Committee and the Commissioner of Mountainous Communities, since last February, open theater workshops have started under the title “The place in the people”, with the aim of strengthening cohesion, memory, imagination and collective identity, under the guidance of animators in the mountain communities of Foini, Kyperounda and Lania.
Through these meetings, bonds developed between the people of each place and, with the power of theatre, all generations came together with passion and creativity, recorded their own memories and stories and are now preparing to tell them to you.
· Kyperunda: Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 19:30
Multi-Purpose Room-Kiperounda
Cheerleader: Mikaela Theodoulidou
Stories from Kyperountas Sanatorium
Myths and truths of a charged place, a place of “miasm”, but also of relief and care, are woven into a vivid narrative. How does then meet now and breathe again? The memories, voices and souls of yesterday emerge in the present, seeking redemption and peace.
A living memory, where the theater becomes an act of memory and collective breathing! A sharing that brings the people of this place closer, they express themselves, listen and be heard, effortlessly highlighting the “coolness” and “lalia” of Kyperounda.
Kyperountas Workshop Performance ID
Participants: Panagiota Alexandrou, Augustinos Aristidou, Valentina Ioannou, George Michael, Stefanos Odysseos, Fani Panagidis, Andreas Panagidis, Niki Pampaka, Stella Pampaka, Christakis Patsalos, Maria Patsalou, Christoforos Panagiotou, Eftychia Papadopoulou, Victoria Polydorou, Giannis Polykarpou, Elena Tsangaridis, Elenios Christodoulou, Theofania Christofina
· Lania: Sunday 10 May 2026 at 17:00
Church Square
The presentation is part of the two-day program
“Streets and Yards of Lania”
Cheerleader: Nicoletta Prokopiou
In the square of Lania, where the place has always met its people, we will gather to tell stories, to look the public in the eyes and let them see the village through ours. A small wooden tent and a group of children and adults of the village meet a king, a toy, a glass of comandaria, a painting and old photographs. Small theatrical moments that open a passage to the past and the present of Lania and her people.
Lania Laboratory Presentation ID
Participating: Karolina Auxentiou, Andreas Dimitriou, Pantelis Dimitriou, Maria Koutsidou, Orestis Menelaou, Philip Menelaou, Panagiotis Panagiotou, Dionis Stylianou, Nikolas Christodoulou, Ross Pays
Backstage Support: Elena Adorka, Dawn-Louise Oldfield, Anne Pays, Katia Theologu
The Table was designed by Anne Pays.
The Tsiattistas belong to Mr. Kokos Arminiotis.
· Fini: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 3:30 p.m
Building of the Community Council of Finiou
Cheerleader: Stella Symeou
The place is in the people. At a time when generations are drifting apart, here people from four generations meet on stage, bridging memory with the future.
The audience will have the opportunity to watch two stories: “Who Stole Venus?” and “Young people in the spotlight”.
Palm Lab Presentation ID
Writing: Story A: Stella Symeou, Konstantina Charalambous, Ioanna Papadopoulou Story B: Claire Renault, Vincent Vilminot adapted by Stella Symeou
Participants: Giota Aristidou, Niovi Aristokleous, Andreas Georgiou, Ioanna Dimitriou, Marilia Ilias, Rodothea Ilias, Naya Ippeki, Despina Metaxas, Evangelia Nikolaou, Neophytos Papaneofytou, Athina Papachristodoulou, Stella Symeou, Kokos Fotiou, Vasiliki Christodoulou
Filming: Evangelia Nikolaou
The public is invited to enjoy the theatrical actions of the communities with free admission
