The Summer Ηighlight of the European Capital of Culture Pafos2017 is a spectacular outdoor event that takes place on and around Pafos Castle and harbour, and explores one of the prevailing themes of the Pafos 2017 cultural programme “World Travellers”.
Eternal Voyages uses the natural elements as its dramatic backdrop to tell the stories of these three travellers descending on Pafos by land, sea and air.
Expect a truly multi-sensory experience as a dramatic narrative is told through projection, high quality digital animation and mapping accompanied by heightened dramatic moments of live performance including poetical text and song; both in English and Greek. Celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Pafos, the show also includes dance, mass choreography, processional performance, acrobatics, a water spectacle, dynamic lighting and sound design accompanied by an original musical score and sumptuous special effects including a pyrotechnic final.
Created by UK outdoor arts company Walk the Plank, that created the opening ceremony Pafos: A Work of Art in January, in partnership with artists of Pafos.
Direction: Nick Clarke
Music: Yiannis Chadjiloizou
Choreography: Klea Pitsillidou
Production: the British company Walk the Plank.
Sponsors: Bank of Cyprus
Location:
Pafos Castle Square
Kato Pafos
Pafos, Cyprus
Free Entrance
Information: +357 26 932 017
Website: www.pafos2017.eu
Saturday, July 01, 2017, 20:30
Renowned as the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite and standing as one of the most famous places of pilgrimage of the Ancient Greeks, the entire Pafos town also draws attention from around the world as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
And now, the spotlight shines brighter than ever on the seaside town steeped in a rich and colourful history as it lures crowds from near and far as European Capital of Culture 2017 (along with Aarhus, Denmark). Providing an endless source of inspiration around every turn, over 300 events will be held throughout the year, spanning all fields of artistic expression and culture.
We have drawn up a list of some of the top events that we believe shouldn’t be missed this summer. Enjoy!
July 7 – 8: The Trojan Women, Paphos Ancient Odeon,
8.30pm
The Ancient Odeon will take audiences back in time with an international production of The Trojan Women by Euripides. The world-renowned Greek theatre director, Theodoros Terzopoulos, and renowned set designer, Jannis Kounellis, collaborates with artists from around the world, bringing together actors and actresses from divided cities in Cyprus, Bosnia and Palestine to act out the tragedy of the women of Troy following its defeat and destruction. Tickets: €20/€15
August 5: Tales & Songs from Weddings and Funerals: Goran Bregovic, Aphrodite’s Rock,
8.30pm
Another one of the highlight performances of Pafos 2017, Goran Bregovic will be arriving with his orchestra to work their magic under the stars by the stunning Aphrodite’s Rock with characteristic music influenced by Balkan tradition. Before Goran steps on stage, the talented Amalgamation Project will present traditional songs and original compositions, with the inclusion of short narrations and poetry recitals. The performance, which celebrates the musicality of human voice, will include polyphonic songs sung a cappella by the female vocal group. Tickets: €70/€50/€30
August 11: Marguerite Yourcenar – C. P. Cavafy, Pafos Ancient Odeon,
8.30pm
British actress, Charlotte Rampling, Greek-French actor, Polydoros Vogiatzis and guitarist, Varvara Gyra, will take to the stage to present the literary encounter of the Greek poet Cavafy (1863-1933) and French novelist Marguerite Yourcenar (1903- 1987), edited by Jean-Claude Feugnet. Tickets: €20/€15.
August 19: Misia – The Soul of Fado, Pafos Ancient Odeon,
8.30pm
One of the best performers of Portuguese Fado music, Misia, will be arriving in Cyprus for a performance inspired by traditional poems, combined with new material giving rise to the inspirational sounds of contemporary Fado. Tickets: €25/€15
August 15 – 19: Uniting the Mediterranean Sea, Pegeia Sea Caves,
8.30pm
The spectacular Pegeia sea caves and the Edo III shipwreck will form a stunning backdrop for a theatre stage set to host actors from various Mediterranean countries giving it their all in a performance stemming from the artist’s personal experiences, dealing with artistic creation, travelling and migration.Free entrance.