CYENS Supports the 1st Mitsikouri International Performing Arts Festival for Children and Young People

CYENS Centre of Excellence is proud to support the 1st Mitsikouri International Performing Arts Festival for Children and Young People, organized by the ASSITEJ Cyprus Centre for Theatre for Children and Young People. The festival will take place from October 25 to November 3, 2024, bringing together 11 high-level performances of theatre, dance, and music for children, from 10 different countries, including the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Cyprus, Lithuania, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Greece, Iceland, and Finland.

This festival aims to showcase the latest international trends in performing arts for children, while also offering magical, touching, and joyful moments for the whole family. With a strong emphasis on inclusivity, most of the productions featured will be in the category of non-verbal theatre, making them accessible to all children, regardless of language.

CYENS will not only be a strategic partner for the event but will also host workshops and screenings as part of the festival’s extensive parallel program. These activities, aimed at children, parents, arts professionals, and educators, will offer enriching experiences, including discussions and lectures to further engage audiences.

Performances will take place across seven different venues in Nicosia, Limassol, and Lefkara, with tickets available for purchase starting September 13 through SoldOut Tickets. For performances in Limassol, tickets will be available via the Rialto Theatre website.

Here are the performances included in the Mitsikouri International Performing Arts Festival program:

Hermit
Company: Simone de Jong Company (Netherlands)
Dates:
Saturday, October 26, 10:00
Sunday, October 27, 10:00
Venue: Wherehaus 612, Nicosia
Type: Physical Theatre
Language: Non-verbal

FALL and FLOAT
Company: Mónica Muñoz Dance (Ireland)
Dates:
Saturday, October 26, 15:00 & 18:00
Venue: Dance House Lefkosia, Nicosia
Type: Dance
Language: Non-verbal
The performance is under the auspices of the Embassy of Ireland in Cyprus.

Early Weaves
Company: Ascension Dance (United Kingdom)
Dates:
Sunday, October 27, 11:00
Sunday, October 27, 16:00
Venue: Dance House Lefkosia, Nicosia; School Yard of Lefkara Elementary School*
Type: Dance Theatre
Language: Non-verbal
The performance is offered for free by the Municipality of Lefkara.

Kish Kush
Company: Teatrodistinto (Italy)
Dates:
Sunday, October 27, 15:00 & 17:00
Venue: Dance House Lefkosia, Nicosia
Type: Physical Theatre
Language: Non-verbal
The performance is under the auspices of the Embassy of Italy in Cyprus.

LIFE a Mudpie
Company: 10 FINGERS (Iceland)
Date: Sunday, October 27, 18:30
Venue: Wherehaus 612, Nicosia
Type: Physical Theatre
Language: Non-verbal

Famiglie
Company: La Baracca – Testoni Ragazzi (Italy)
Dates:
Saturday, November 2, 11:00 (Rialto Theatre, Limassol)
Sunday, November 3, 11:00 (The Studio – CYENS, Nicosia)
Type: Theatre & Object Theatre
Language: Non-verbal
The performance is under the auspices of the Embassy of Italy in Cyprus.

Colourful Games
Company: Dansema Dance Theatre (Lithuania)
Date: Saturday, November 2, 12:00
Venue: The Studio – CYENS, Nicosia
Type: Dance
Language: Non-verbal
The performance is under the auspices of the Embassy of Lithuania in Greece, Cyprus, and Albania.

Every Brilliant Thing
Company: Persona Theatre Company (Cyprus)
Dates:
Saturday, October 26, 16:00 (TheWorkplace, Nicosia)*
Sunday, November 3, 19:00 (Marikkou in Lefkara)**
Type: Theatre
Language: Greek
*A discussion will follow the performance.
*The performance is offered for free by the Youth Centre of Lefkara. Presented in collaboration with the National Betting Authority.

CIUDADES II – Arquitecturas en movimiento
Company: Milímetro (Spain)
Date: Saturday, November 2, 18:00
Venue: Rialto Theatre, Limassol
Type: Dance Theatre
Language: Non-verbal
The performance is under the auspices of the Embassy of Spain in Cyprus and the Cervantes Institute in Nicosia.

Muualla
Company: Ilmatila (Finland)
Dates:
Saturday, November 2, 18:00 (The Studio – CYENS, Nicosia)
Sunday, November 3, 12:00 (Rialto Theatre, Limassol)
Type: Contemporary Circus
Language: Non-verbal

The ZOO Sound
Artist: Giorgis Christodoulou (Greece)
Date: Sunday, November 3, 17:00
Venue: Rialto Theatre, Limassol
Type: Music
Language: Greek
The performance is under the auspices of the Embassy of Greece in Cyprus.

CYENS is honored to be part of this exceptional festival that promotes accessibility in the arts and supports the development of cultural and creative experiences for young audiences in Cyprus.

For more information, visit SoldOut Tickets or the CYENS website for updates on our participation.

Festival Highlights:

Dates: October 25 – November 3, 2024
Venues: Nicosia, Limassol, Lefkara
Tickets: Available on SoldOut Tickets and Rialto Theatre
We invite everyone to join us in celebrating the power of the arts to inspire, educate, and bring joy to children and young people.