On 8 August 2026, the Amphitheatre Kyperounta in Limassol will host one of the summer's most purposeful family outings. Θέατρο Μασκαρίνι takes the stage as part of the 19th Children's Festival «Ανδρέας Νεάρχου», presenting «Ηρακλής Χωρίς Μπράτσα» — a production that tackles the very real problem of bullying without ever losing its sense of play.
The show's guiding message — 'Bullying is not a game!' — is delivered not through lectures but through laughter, live music and physical storytelling. It is precisely this tonal balance that makes the piece work for mixed audiences: children engage with the spectacle while parents and carers find themselves equally drawn in by the craft on display.
The creative team is a strong one. Μάρκος Ιούλιος Δρουσιώτης wrote the text and directs; Χριστιάνα Αργύρη composed the score; Ιωάννα Καμένου is responsible for the choreography; and Σουζάνα Τομόζου designed the sets and costumes. Each discipline feeds the others, producing a cohesive theatrical world rather than a loosely assembled school show.
The Amphitheatre Kyperounta itself adds to the occasion — an open-air venue set in the cooler hills above Limassol, where an August evening carries a welcome breeze. For families looking to combine a meaningful cultural experience with a scenic summer escape, this is a date worth marking.
— Source: eventor.com.cy