The Theater Reading Marathon, titled “Every Reading, a World Awakening,” aims to serve as a vibrant space for encounter and dialogue among young playwrights, theater professionals, and the audience, providing a platform for new stories, diverse perspectives, and contemporary issues. Twelve new voices in contemporary playwriting, across four evenings dedicated to new Cypriot theater.
On October 30, November 13 and 20, and December 4, twelve original plays will be heard for the first time in readings by professional actors from THOK, curated by Neoklis Neokleous.
ΣΧΕΤΙΚΑ ΑΡΘΡΑ
“Little Red Riding Hood,” adapted by Andris Theodotou, at THOK
THOK’s “Ion” and the Experience at Epidaurus
This event marks the culmination of the long-running playwriting workshop [It’s Not Just] Words on Paper, under the dramaturgical guidance of the late Alexia Papalazarou in 2024–2025, with contributions from writer Michalis Papadopoulos and general curation by Marina Maleni.
Alexia Papalazarou was a significant figure in Cypriot theater, making a substantial contribution to theatrical creation and the promotion of new voices. With her sensitivity, knowledge, and dedication, she supported young artists and encouraged them to seek their own theatrical voice. The Theater Reading Marathon is, in its own way, a continuation of this invaluable legacy.
Fifteen young playwrights participated in the workshop, taking their first steps in playwriting. Through a creative process that lasted several months, twelve original plays were born, which are now making the leap from the page to the stage, meeting the audience for the first time.
Each performance will be followed by a brief discussion with the playwright, offering the audience the opportunity to meet the creators, discover the origins of their works, and gain insight into the process of playwriting.
The 12 plays to be presented
October 30
“Lavender,” by Antonis Antoniou, 70–80 minutes
Let a Man Die Once, by Maria Mesariti, 60 minutes
*White Coat*, by Irini Polydorou, 40 minutes
November 13
*Opzelura*, by Evangelia K. Kyprianou, 50 minutes
How Hedgehogs Mate, by Valentina Faidonos, 60 minutes
The Scorpion’s Tropic, by Georgia Vladimirov, 40 minutes
November 20
“Alpha Deprivation,” by Georgia Manouhou, 70 minutes
“Everything That Was Lost,” by Eleni Aristidou, 60 minutes
This text contains depictions of war violence and references to suicidal thoughts
“Jaines and the Demon of Prostitution,” by Maria Diplarou, 45 minutes
December 4
Blue Lotus Leaf, by Paschalis Retzepis, 60 minutes
At the Call of the Nightingale, by Loizos Ioannou, 60 minutes
Exomosis, or the Official Renunciation of Beliefs by Oath, by Michalis Georgiou, 80 minutes
Detailed information about each play and its authors is available via the links in the play titles.
The readings will take place on Fridays, October 30, November 13 and 20, and December 4, 2026.
Information
THOK Building, “Evi Gavriilidis” Main Stage
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Admission: free; advance seat reservations required at 77 77 27 17
