Welcomes 2024 with a curated selection of performances and artists covering a wide spectrum
The Rialto Theater opens its arms for another exciting month full of music, promising to satisfy even the most demanding spectators.
With a curated selection of shows and artists that cater to a wide range of tastes and interests, the theater presents shows that will take you on a journey, move you and keep you on the edge of your theater seats.
Wednesday, January 3, 2024 | 20.30 (120')
" Uncle Vanya" by Anton Chekhov | Dionysos Theater (Theatre)
Anton Chekhov's classic masterpiece, directed by Avra Sidiropoulou, takes place in the Russian countryside of the 19th century. A shocking depiction of human destiny, beyond space and time. Translation: Chrysa Prokopaki. Actors: Patricia Pettemeridou, Simos Tsiakkas, Vassilis Michael, Manolis Michaelidis, Giorgos Anagiotos, Myrsini Christodoulou, Elena Dimitriou, Elena Christofi.
€15 / €12
Thursday 04 January 2024 | 20.30 (120')
Miltos Paschalidis (Concert)
Miltos Paschalidis returns after years to Rialto and shortly before "closing" 30 years in his discography, he remembers the most important stations of his career, his well-known songs, next to more personal ones and rhythms that are sometimes rock and sometimes more traditional. With him the musicians: Thymios Papadopoulos, Paris Perysinakis, Yiannis Belonis, Niki Granas.
€30 / €25 & €25 / €20
Wednesday January 10, 2024 | 19.00 (100')
Romeo & Juliet – William Shakespeare | NT Live ( Rebroadcast )
Romeo and Juliet risk everything to be together. Defying their families' long-standing feud, they pursue a future of happiness and passion. Lust, dream and destiny collide in this bold new production, reviving the stunning backstage of the National Theatre, giving Shakespeare's romantic tragedy a new interpretation. Directed by: Simon Godwin. With Greek and English subtitles.
€12 / €8
Friday January 12, 2024 | 20.30 (90')
Colors – Savvas Chrysostomou , Giorgos Papakonstantinou (Music/Theatre)
The theater concert Colors is the original presentation of the album of the same name by the songwriter Savvas Chrysostomou. On this occasion, a theatrical text was written by the writer Giorgos Pᾳpakonstantinou. Every song and a color of the people's palette. Theatrical Performance: Antonia Charalambous, George Papakonstantinou. Musicians: Savvas Chrysostomou, Michalis Karakatsanis, Panagiotis Alexandrou, Petros Papakonstantinou, Stefanos Polymniou, Christodoulos Christodoulou. Vocal Ensemble: Frederiki Tobazou, Dimitris Mesimeris, Katerina Paraschou, Polys Ioannidis.
€10
Sunday 14 January 2024 |11.00 (50')
Don Quixote | Antilogos Theater (Theatrical)
The Antilogos theater presents the masterpiece of Miguel de Cervantes, in a theatrical adaptation and directed by Irini Andronikou. The uncompromising hero entertains young and old alike with his unrepentant childhood daydreaming of trying to change the world. For the children who dream of a more beautiful future, full of joy, love and justice. Suitable for everyone.
Interpretation: Konstantinos Andronikou, Raphaela Kavazi, Christina Konstantinou, Anthony Papamichael.
€10
Monday, January 15, 2024 | 20.30 (75')
Tribute to Nikolas Economou (Musical Tribute)
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the death of the leading pianist and composer, AKEL's Culture Department is organizing a tribute concert with pianists Ourania Menelaou and Manolis Neofytou. The program includes the Piano Sonata Orthodoxy and the three pieces for Chick Corea by Nikolas Oikonomou. Also presented: 4 dances from The Nutcracker , Suite op.5 (Rachmaninoff ) , excerpts from Mikrokosmos (Béla Bartók) and Four piece suite (Richard Rodney Bennett).
€10 / 5
Thursday, January 18, 2024 | 20.30 (90')
Premiere 3 | Cyprus Symphony Orchestra (Music)
S.O.K. starts the New Year with its Honorary Maestro, Alki Balta, conducting an interesting program with the works: Nikolas Oikonomou: Four pieces from the project Childhood Whims ). Paul Hindemith: The Four Temperaments . Alkis Baltas: Music for Young People Einojuhani Rautavaara: Cantus Arcticus "Concerto for birds and orchestra", work 61. Vicky Stylianou – piano. Conductor: Alkis Baltas.
Zone A: €18 /€14 & Zone B: €13 /€10
Saturday, January 20, 2024 | 19.55 (186')
Nabucco – Giuseppe Verdi | The MET Live in HD ( Rebroadcast / Opera )
Ancient Babylon comes to life in a classic revival of the opera Nabucco of biblical proportions on the Met stage. Verdi's masterpiece is conducted by Daniele Callegari. Cast: Liudmyla Monastyrska (Abigail), Maria Barakova (Fenena), SeokJong Baek (Ishmael), George Gagnidze (Nabukko), Dmitry Belosselskiy (Zacharias). With English subtitles.
€20 / €15
Sunday, January 21, 2024 | 20.30 (90')
200 Guitars with Nikos Portokaloglou (Concert)
A particularly interesting musical coexistence of the Cyprus Guitar Orchestra and Nikos Portokaloglos, one of the most important songwriters and performers of his generation. Artistic director: Antonis Koizas, Conductor of the Orchestra / Orchestrations: Antonis Mytakidis. Soloist: Giorgos & Stelios Golgaris, Cyprus Guitar Trio and Marina Verzanli: singing. Participants: Professors & Students of Universities, Conservatories & Music Schools. The proceeds will be allocated to the Cyprus Cancer Association.
€30/ €25
Friday January 26, 2024 | 20.30 (90')
Kyprophonia 2 I Cyprus Symphony Orchestra (Music)
The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra and the distinguished conductor Marco Parisotto present the world premiere of the work Erum for Orchestra, by the Cypriot composer Georgios Stavros, Ravel's Piano Concerto in G, with the young Cypriot pianist Christos Founto as soloist, as well as the "Shepherd" Beethoven's symphony.
Zone A: €18 /14 & Zone B: €13 /10
Saturday, January 27, 2024 | 19.55 (224')
Carmen – Georges Bizet I The MET Live in HD ( Rebroadcast / Opera )
Acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell makes her Met debut, reviving the classic passion story in a production of Carmen that sets the plot in the present day, with a gang of prostitutes in on the action. Conductor: Daniele Rustioni. Performed by: Angel Blue, Aigul Akhmetshina, Piotr Beczała, Kyle Ketelsen. With English subtitles.
€20 / €15
Sunday & Monday January 28 & 29, 2024 | 20.30 (100')
Alcinoos Ioannidis (Concert)
Alcinoos Ioannidis returns after years to the Rialto Theatre,
performing for the first time together with three Cypriot musicians. Their partnership gives a new approach to the songs through the sounds of strings, percussion and electronic instruments. With different orchestrations and electronic sound, the program is characterized by moments of great intensity and emotion, but also the joy of this meeting, the communication of the musicians both with each other and with the audience, the freedom of improvisation and the coexistence of different musical worlds. Musicians: Marios Takousiis, Lefteris Moumtzis, Yiannis Koutis, Alcinoos Ioannidis.
€30 / €25
For tickets: E-ticket: www.rialto.com.cy or call the theater phone number at 77777745 (Monday – Friday 10.00-15.00) Rialto Theatre, Limassol