Souvenirs is a poetic, non-verbal performance for audiences of all ages. Combining dance, physical theatre, live shadow theatre and video projection, Claire and Antho explore memories, dreams, loss and the experiences we carry with us through light, movement, silhouettes and shifts in perspective.

A man returns to his memories and to the moment he first met the woman he loved. His recollections unfold into theatrical spaces: an apartment, the rooftops of a city, a metro carriage and a bus stop. The two performers symbolically open their luggage and confront the experiences that have shaped their lives and their choices. For him, this emotional weight is rooted in childhood. For her, it stems from her profound sensitivity towards people and the world around her. Together, however, they dance, laugh, remember and strive not to abandon their dreams.

With humour, tenderness and a cinematic aesthetic, the two performers tell a story without words, creating a universal theatrical world that is accessible to audiences of all ages, regardless of language.

The French artistic duo Claire Théault and Anthony Figueiredo combines dance, shadow theatre and visual illusion to tell deeply human stories. Their work, which has received enthusiastic acclaim wherever it has been presented around the world, sensitively portrays the hidden struggles of the human psyche: anxiety, self-doubt, emotional burdens and the shadowy parts of ourselves that we so often conceal from others. At the same time, it reveals the power of connection, vulnerability and healing. Through striking stage imagery, the two artists remind us that light and darkness coexist, and that facing our inner conflicts together can become a source of strength and hope.

Together:
A luminous path between the shadows.

Running time: 70 minutes, no intermission

NIF 2026 × Mitsikouri Festival

Mitsikouri

International Performing Arts Festival for Children and Young People

The Mitsikouri International Performing Arts Festival for Children and Young People is organised by the Cyprus Centre of ASSITEJ, International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People. It is the first international performing arts festival in Cyprus dedicated exclusively to children and young people. Since its inaugural edition in 2024, the festival has introduced Cypriot audiences to contemporary international trends in the performing arts for young audiences while offering children, teenagers and families high-quality artistic experiences from Cyprus and abroad.

NICOSIA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

FESTIVAL IDENTITY

CO-ORGANISERS: Nicosia For Art Ltd, Nicosia Municipality
MAIN SPONSOR: Deputy Ministry of Culture, Department of Contemporary Culture
GOLD SPONSORS: VF Foundation, Allwyn
SILVER SPONSOR: PwC
OFFICIAL MEDIA SPONSOR: Phileleftheros Media Group
SUPPORTERS: L’Oréal Paris, French Institute of Cyprus, The Classic Hotel, Ethimo
PARTNER: Press and Information Office
HOSPITALITY SPONSORS: Centrum Hotel, Altius Boutique Hotel
OFFICIAL FESTIVAL CAR: Pilakoutas Group
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Ticket Prices

General Admission: €10

Persons with Disabilities PwD enter free of charge with the relevant ID.

For group bookings and tickets for persons with disabilities PwD, please contact the theatre box office directly.