Theatre Reading Marathon: Every reading a world that awakens

The Theatre Reading Marathon titled "Every Reading a World That Awakens" aims to be a live space for meeting and dialogue among young playwrights, theatre practitioners and the audience, giving voice to new stories, different perspectives and contemporary concerns. Twelve new voices of contemporary playwriting, over four evenings dedicated to new Cypriot theatre writing.
On 30 October, 13 and 20 November and 4 December, twelve original theatre texts will be heard for the first time in readings by professional actors of ΘΟΚ, edited by Neokles Neokleous.
The event is the culmination of the long-term theatre writing workshop [It Is Not Only] Words on Paper, under the dramaturgical guidance of the late Alexia Papalazarou in 2024-2025, with contributions from writer Michalis Papadopoulos and general editing by Marina Maleni.
Alexia Papalazarou was a significant presence in Cypriot theatre, making a substantial contribution to theatre creation and to the promotion of new voices. With her sensitivity, knowledge and dedication, she supported emerging creators and encouraged them to find their own theatrical language. The Theatre Reading Marathon, in its own way, continues this valuable legacy.
Fifteen young writers took part in the workshop, taking their first steps in theatre writing. Through a creative process lasting several months, twelve original works were born, which now move from paper to stage, meeting the audience for the first time.
After the presentation of each work, a short discussion with its author will follow, offering the audience the chance to get to know the creators, discover the origins of their works and engage with the process of theatre writing.
The 12 works to be presented
30 October
Lavanta, by Antonis Antoniou, 70-80 minutes

Let a Man Also Die Once, by Maria Mesaritis, 60 minutes

White Coat, by Eirini Polydorou, 40 minutes
13 November
Opzelura, by Evangelia K. Kyprianou, 50 minutes

How Hedgehogs Fuck, by Valentina Faidonos, 60 minutes

The Tropic of the Scorpion, by Georgia Vladimirou, 40 minutes
20 November
Alpha Privative, by Georgia Manouchou, 70 minutes

What Was Lost, by Eleni Aristeidou, 60 minutes

The text contains images of war violence and references to suicidal thoughts

Tzeines tzai o daimonas tis porneias, by Maria Diplarou, 45 minutes
4 December
Blue Lotus Leaf, by Paschalis Retzepis, 60 minutes

At the Call of the Blackbird, by Loizos Ioannou, 60 minutes

Exomosia or the Formal Renunciation with an Oath of Beliefs, by Michalis Georgiou, 80 minutes
Detailed information about each work and its authors is available via the links in the work titles.
The readings will take place on Fridays, 30 October & 13, 20 November & 4 December 2026.
Information

ΘΟΚ Building, Central Stage "Evi Gavriilidou"

Start Time: 19:00
Admission: Free, advance reservation required at 77 77 27 17