Creators of 'Still!'' bringing Franz Kafka's Doll' to the stage

The creative team behind the production that captivated 1,000 spectators, 'Still! - A statue that travelled the world', returns with their latest venture, 'Franz Kafka's Doll'.

The production will take place as part of the 5th Nicosia International Festival, with two performances scheduled on Saturday, 8 February 2025 (5pm) and Sunday, 9 February 2025 (5pm), at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre.

This is the second children's production of this year's Festival, continuing its investment in nurturing the next generation of theatre enthusiasts in Nicosia. The festival previously hosted productions such as 'The Child and the Tree' (2019), 'Still! A statue that travelled the world' (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024), 'The Lazy Dragon' (2022, 2023) and the Cypriot fairytale, 'Once upon a time' (2024).

'Franz Kafka’s Doll' is brought to life by the award-winning team of Stavros Stavrou, Kostas Silvestros, and Thodoris Economou. The play is based on a magical – and for many, true – story that reminds us, “Whatever we love may be lost, but love will return in another form." The production promises to deliver a captivating experience filled with vivid imagery, live music, and humour.

Set in Berlin, in the autumn of 1923, the story begins in a park where a little girl weeps inconsolably over the loss of her doll. There, she encounters the famous author Franz Kafka, who reassures her that her doll is not lost, but has embarked on a grand journey to see the world. From that day on, the girl begins to receive letters from her doll – penned by Kafka – detailing her adventures across the globe.

Credits:

Director: Kostas Silvestros

Dramaturgy/script/lyrics: Stavros Stavrou

Music composition: Thodoris Economou

Set/costume design: Constantina Andreou

Lighting design: Vassilis Petinaris

Multimedia design: Anna Fotiadou

Make-up: Giorgos Vavanos

Assistant director: Andri Eracleous

Assistant set/costume designer: Iphigenia Avraam

Photography: Dimitris Loutsios

Cast: Christina Papadopoulou, Anthony Papamichael, Andreas Koutsoftas, Anthi Kasinou, Rafaella Kavazi

Dancer: Giannis Economides

On-stage musician: Andreas Michalopoulos

Production: Humart

Production Management: Stavros Stavrou

Main sponsor: Debuty Ministry of Culture

Performance sponsor: MusicEra

Age: 4+

Duration: 60΄

Tickets:

Available online via Soldout Tickets: bit.ly/NIF24_tickets, at Stephanis stores and the Nicosia Municipal Theatre box office (Monday - Friday 10:00-13:00).

Ticket prices: €12

Information: 22797979 (Monday - Friday 10:00-13:00) & bit.ly/Website_NIF2024