mitsikouri festival — The Mitsikouri Festival, officially known as the Mitsikouri International Performing Arts Festival for Children and Young People, promises an engaging experience with 11 performances from 9 countries. Scheduled from October 11 to 19, this vibrant festival will be held across multiple cities in Cyprus, including Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, and Lefkara.
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This year marks the festival’s second edition, continuing its mission to provide dedicated performances for children and families. Following the success of its inaugural event, the festival returns under the theme ‘Discovering’, offering a diverse range of productions that cater to children of all ages.
The festival’s programme showcases an array of artistic expressions, including theatre, dance, music, object theatre, and contemporary circus performances. Many of these productions have been featured at esteemed international festivals focused on children and young audiences. Notably, the majority of the performances are non-verbal, making them accessible and enjoyable for children from various backgrounds.
According to the festival organisers, the initiative aims to connect the Cypriot public and local artistic community with global contemporary trends in performing arts for children. “The festival is designed to create unique experiences for the whole family,” they state, highlighting its family-oriented approach.
In addition to the performances, the festival will offer a parallel programme that includes workshops, lectures, seminars, discussions, and other engaging activities. These events are intended for children, parents, educators, and arts professionals, enriching the overall experience of the festival.
This year’s festival also features collaborations with notable institutions like the National Betting Authority and Nicosia Bookfest, as well as partnerships with two candidate cities vying for the title of European Capital of Culture 2030. Furthermore, all international productions are presented under the auspices of the respective embassies in Cyprus.
Participating countries include The Netherlands, Italy, France, Spain, Cyprus, Luxembourg, the Czech Republic, Germany, and Ireland. With just over a month remaining until the festival kicks off, the full schedule of performances can be found on the festival’s official website, and tickets are currently available for purchase via the SoldOut platform.