Once upon a time... one country: A unique theatrical experience that unites three cultures on stage! - Λάρνακα: 18.1.2026
2026-01-18 11:00 - 12:30 (Asia/Nicosia) | Larnaca Municipal Theater, Municipal Gardens Leonida Kioupi, Larnaca, state, Cyprus
Three fairy tales from Italy (Pepito’s Hat), India (The Drum) and China (The Seed) come to life before the eyes of the audience, creating a performance full of imagination, humor and emotion, with the distinctive stamp of the Piccolo Theatre.
With a backdrop of a huge book , which unfolds to reveal the stories, the performance takes us on a journey through the three cultures in a unique way, combining actors, modern puppetry techniques, storytelling and audiovisual magic.
The morals, traditions and culture of each country unfold before us, through wise and everyday characters, creating a world full of wisdom, humor, courage, love, boldness and kindness.
A performance that reminds us that every people has their own stories, but deep down we are all looking for the same thing…
Credits:
Direction: Vasiliki Andreou, Marios Stylianou
Fairy tale adaptation: Marios Stylianou
Sets/costumes: Lakis Genethlis
Puppets: Vasiliki Andreou
Kinesiology: Eva Kalomiri
Music: Stelios Gerasimou
Cast: Marios Stylianou, Savvas Menoikou, Vasiliki Andreou, Maria Loïzidou
Performances:
Nicosia: 8, 9, 15, 16, 23, 30/11 and 6, 7/12 (Pantheon Theatre): Saturday at 15:30 and Sunday at 11:00
Paphos: 22/11 at 15:30 Markideio
Paralimni: 29/11 at 15:30 Xenion
Larnaca: 18/1 at 11:00 Larnaca Municipal Theatre
Ticket presale:
Ticketmaster (children)
Telephone: 94 409100
Main Sponsor: Deputy Ministry of Culture
Sponsors: Xcars, Expression copy centre, Thriasio, Almyra publications, Meze Tavern
TICKET PRICES
General admission: 12 Euros
Free entrance for ΑΜΕΑ, artists and unemployed.
Reduced entrance: Large families, Members of the Pancyprian Organization of the deaf
TICKET SALES
ticketmaster.cy , Patticheion Theatre box office and ACS Courier stores

Cyprus Backyard Ultra - 14-17.3.2026
2026-03-14 10:00 - 2026-03-17 23:30 UTC | Oroklini Picnic Area, Oroklini picknic area, Larnaka, Oroklini, Cyprus
The Cyprus Backyard Ultra (CBU) is a thrilling last-person-standing race that pushes runners to their absolute limits. Inspired by the iconic Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra, this event combines relentless endurance, mental fortitude, and the breathtaking beauty of Cyprus into an unforgettable challenge.
As one of the very few ultra races on the island, and likely the only one that lasts this long in both distance and time, CBU stands out as a unique test of human endurance.
Race Format:
– Runners start together and must complete a 6.706-kilometer loop within one hour.
– Those who finish early must wait at the start line until the next loop begins.
– No breaks or outside assistance are allowed during the loop, rest is only permitted between loops.
– As the race progresses, each loop becomes a grueling test of physical stamina and mental resilience.
– The event continues until only one runner remains.
The Challenge:
With no set finish line, the Cyprus Backyard Ultra is a true battle of pacing, recovery, and sheer determination. The last runner standing after all others have DNF’d (Did Not Finish) is crowned the winner.
Set against the stunning landscape of Oroklini, Larnaca, which combines breathtaking views of the sea from a hill, this race is not just about endurance, it’s about camaraderie, pushing boundaries, and creating memories that last a lifetime.
For the Technical Race Instructions click here
