Play inspired by Nicosia’s history written by children for children

The Nicosia International Festival 2024 actively participates in Nicosia’s candidacy for the European Capital of Culture 2030 and co-creation with children is a key pillar of Nicosia’s efforts. And this year the festival is developing its theatrical co-creation workshop Exploring the Theatre, with the support of the Leventis Municipal Museum.

A five-day theatrical co-creation workshop for children aged 9 to 12 will commence on August 26 at the Leventis Museum and its experienced team will guide children through its permanent and temporary exhibitions to discover the history of Nicosia and experience their city through the exhibits. Surrounded by these rich historical collections, they will begin to write their own play inspired by the history of the city.

For the remaining days, August 27-30, the children will be based at the modern facilities of the Nicosia Municipal Theatre where, together with theatre professionals, they will experience the different professions that participate in staging a play, they will complete their own Nicosia play, which they will direct themselves, prepare the lighting design and bring their play to life on the stage of the Nicosia Municipal Theatre. They will also write their own music and lyrics and create their own poster. All this with plenty of fun and theatre games.

Exploring the Theatre

Five-day theatre workshop for children aged 9-12. Organised by Nicosia 2030 and Nicosia International Festival 2024. August 26-30. €125. In Greek. Registration: www.soldoutticketbox.com and at the STEPHANIS stores. theatre@nicosiamunicipality.org.cy. Tel: 22-797998