About this Event
The Island | London Performance
Wednesday 25 November 20267:00pm Cypriot Community Centre, Earlham Grove, Wood Green, London N22 5HJ
The Cultural Section of the Cyprus High Commission in London, in partnership with the National Federation of Cypriots in the UK, is delighted to present The Island, an acclaimed new production by ETHAL (Limassol Theatre Development Company) in collaboration with Point To Contemporary Theater.
Created during Cyprus's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, The Island is an original theatrical work inspired by Athol Fugard's celebrated play of the same name. Based on research, real testimonies and historical narratives from the period of British colonial rule in Cyprus, the production explores the island's history, collective memory and cultural identity through a deeply human story.
Rather than presenting a history lesson, the play invites audiences to reflect on memory, identity, communication and the possibility of understanding through the coexistence of two opposing voices.
Set between 1955 and 1959, the story follows Andreas, a Greek Cypriot EOKA fighter, and Ibrahim, a Turkish Cypriot teacher accused of an armed attack on a police officer. Forced to share the same Pr*son cell, the two men gradually confront not only each other but also their own beliefs, prejudices and humanity.
Performed in Greek, Turkish and English, the production uses language itself as part of the theatrical experience, inviting audiences to engage with both communication and misunderstanding.
Following the performance, guests are warmly invited to join the artists and organisers for a wine reception.
Production Team
Script: Achilleas Grammatikopoulos & Michalis Kolokotronis
Dramaturgy: Michalis Kolokotronis, Yianna Georgiadou & Achilleas Grammatikopoulos
Director: Achilleas Grammatikopoulos
Set & Costume Design: Yiorgos Yiannou
Music Composition & Sound Design: Christina Georgiou
Stage Fight & Impact Coaching: Anthi Kasinou
Lighting Design: Vasilis Peteinaris
Assistant Director: Michalis Kolokotronis
Cast: Giorgos Evagorou, Izel Seylani
Voice of the British Interrogator: Demetris Demetriou
Voice of the Turkish Cypriot Policeman: Çağdaş Polili
Running Time: Approximately 80 minutes (no interval)
Age Guidance: Suitable for audiences aged 15+. The performance contains strong verbal and physical violence and realistic scenes.
Admission is free, but advance booking is essential. Your Eventbrite ticket serves as your entry ticket to the performance.
Event venue & nearby stays
Cypriot Community Centre, Earlham Grove, London, United Kingdom
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