2024 Pafos International Street Festival – August 26

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The Festival

Pafos Comes Alive!

Inspired by the popular and well-respected European street festivals, the First Pafos International Street Festival will be a week-long event of entertainment, family fun, and laughter for Cypriots and tourists alike.

From August 26th to September 1st, 2024, starting at 7:00 every evening, there will be a great variety of performances by different international artists at seven different locations at the promenade in Kato Pafos and in Ktima (Pafos town). Up to 24 performances every evening for seven consecutive days are planned, making it the biggest festival of its kind ever held in Pafos! The performances will cover a variety of genres, such as acrobatics, circus skills, comedy, clowning, music, dance, and more.

This festival will be open for all (no tickets required). It will be a multi-day event where you decide what to pay each artist at the end of the show. Performing in public places for gratuities, the hat tradition (or busking), dates back to antiquity. The contribution by members of the audience was traditionally placed in a hat that was passed around. Nowadays, street performance is practiced all over the world and passersby, who enjoy the performance, similarly put money into a hat for the performers – this is the primary payment for the artists.

Join us at the first International Street Festival in Pafos!

Program

Please check out the program in a few weeks when the schedule is finalized.

Artists

We are very proud to include this phenomenal group of performing artists whose innovation, creativity, and talent are some of the best in the world.

Paul Morocco & Olé

USA/Spain

Paul Morocco & Olé

USA/Spain

<div class="project-desc"> “One of the most original musical talented and funniest shows you will ever see” - The Daily Telegraph <div style="margin-top: 25px;"></div> The Two Guitar Locos! “El Sexy & El Grotesco” suspend, surprise, and mesmerise every international audience with musical mastery of all music genres, Pop, Swing, Opera, Rock and Latin … mixed with the beauty of chaos and mayhem presented in a unique fast entertaining pace of visual comedy, choreography, and circus. They play their Flamenco Guitarras like “Paco De Lucia,” Rock & Rumba like Carlos Santana, and Sing like Pop Stars. They Flip, Flop, and Fly their guitars, while popping ping pong balls in the sky and smashing cliches... and eggs! </div>

Tom Timon

USA

Tom Timon

USA

<div class="project-desc"> Tom Timon is an “Unusualist,” a manipulator of objects, magician and master of balance. Blending the bizarre and unexpected with great skill in a comedic fashion, he is a true vaudevillian in the American tradition. Originally from the USA and now based in Germany, Tom Timon works in Variety Theatre and at festivals across Europe. He is a highly versatile improviser where you can expect the unexpected, all with a great sense of play and humour. </div>

Alvin Yong

Malaysia

Alvin Yong

Malaysia

<div class="project-desc"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Alvin Yong Kin Hoe is a Malaysian circus artist based in Porto, Portugal. “Soul to Show” is a story-telling act that included circus movements and life reflections, based on Alvin’s journey as an artist. From sharing his enthusiasm towards Diabolo, to the discovery of the artistic world through the Cyr Wheel. The story behind Soul to Show is to search for the “lights” that connect Alvin and his apparatus, which are called “Cahaya” in Malay language.</span> </div>

Domenyk La Terra

Australia

Domenyk La Terra

Australia

<div class="project-desc"> “Juggling Dom - Street Show” is comedy juggling show that combines impressive and technically challenging juggling feats with Domenyk's quick-witted humor. Domenyk aims to entertain and inspire, showcasing his passion for juggling with an astonishing finale trick. Juggling with 9 balls and a hint of danger, featuring fire. </div>

Corey Pickett

Australia

Corey Pickett

Australia

<div class="project-desc"> "The Silent Show!" is the loudest silent show you may ever see. A delightful mix of high energy, cartoonesque physical comedy and circus stunts. All set to a jazzy electro swing sound track! Using his amazing hand and eye coordination and over the top facials, Corey takes you on a not-so-silent journey with slick skills and sensational silliness, finishing on top of a giant unicycle. Clowning and play are the center of this circus based show, using audience participation and object manipulation, Corey will get the audience whipped into a frenzy and screaming for more. A show not to be missed! </div>

Sergio Barros

Brazil

Sergio Barros

Brazil

<div class="project-desc"> Meet Sergio Barros, the enigmatic magician captivating audiences worldwide for over 16 years.<strong> A native Brazilian, S</strong>ergio effortlessly blends charm, humour, and awe-inspiring magic to mesmerize crowds of all ages. With a special knack for engaging children and eliciting laughter from even the toughest crowds, his performances are unforgettable experiences that leave spectators spellbound. Whether on stage or amidst bustling streets, Sergio's dynamic presence and unmatched skill make him a beloved entertainer cherished by audiences around the globe. </div>

Richard Handley

Richard Handley

<div class="project-desc"> We are now “Going Bananas” about mobile phones. Like monkeys, we are hypnotised by a special banana. In this original clown show for all ages and languages, we make fun of this new reality. Through fun and laughter, improvisation, mimicry, comic physicality, and expert timing, the audience is taken on a journey back in to the real world in a show where no one can guess what’s going to happen next. This live clown theatre performance builds into a much loved audience participation routine. Guaranteed to be more captivating than your phone screen! </div>

Kwabana Lindsay

Kwabana Lindsay

<div class="project-desc"> International circus artist and musician Kwabana Lindsay is a showman and a troubadour. He entertains the crowds with his own style of ‘on the edge skills’ balancing and dancing on the slack rope whilst combining this with Hula hoop, violin playing, and musical dexterity. A legendary entertainer who has worked all over the UK and at many festivals worldwide. He was recently in Taiwan and is an annual attraction in the Circus Theatre Field of the world famous Glastonbury Festival. </div>

Schuberth & Kapeller

Austria

Schuberth & Kapeller

Austria

<div class="project-desc"> <div class="gmail_default">Schuberth & Kapeller, are part of the team of Flare Productions. They offer a combination of dance, acrobatics, and fire-arts in motion to create a magical atmosphere with pyrotechnic effects and sparkling flames. For more than 10 years, they have been traveling around the word and entertaining audiences in more than 40 countries. Their multi-skilled performances have been featured in street festivals, theatres, circuses, on TV, and more.</div> </div>

Creme & Brulè

Italy

Creme & Brulè

Italy

<div class="project-desc"> <div class="gmail_default">Creme & Brulè feature an Italian comedic duo who delight audiences of all ages with their dazzling acrobatic fire dances and theatrical performances. In this festival, they will be performing a "poetic show" in an elegant, retro, and magical atmosphere. It is a voiceless fascinating love story with dance, hilarious gags, romantic waltzes, sparkling ‘fire’ rains and much more.</div> </div>

Super Mario Brothers

Italy

Super Mario Brothers

Italy

<div class="project-desc"> Passion, creativity, unparalleled dedication and friendship are the driving forces behind the conception of “OK World Wide”. With a new “Super Mario Bros” show, showcasing their unique blend of breakdance, acrobatics and comedy. You can expect a thrilling experience like none other. </div>

The Hat & More

The Hat

This is a “Hat Festival”, meaning the only people paying the performers are YOU, the watching public. If you enjoy the show, please be generous and show your appreciation by putting some money in the hat. While this may be a new tradition in Cyprus, it is a popular and much-loved tradition in many European countries where festivals like these take place every year, with great success. Please help us make it a great success here!

Audience Participation

Street performers often rely on audience participation to create a thrilling performance. Many artists will invite the audience “on stage” to be part of the act. As an audience member, taking part in a street show can be an exciting and memorable experience.

Bring Family and Friends

The Pafos International Street Festival is family friendly and suitable for the old, the young, and all those in between. It’s a great way of introducing live performance to your loved ones!

Children

Children are always welcome. They will love these kid-friendly shows. Just make sure the children have a contact number on them at all times should they get lost!

The Team: Main Organizers

The Pafos International Street Festival is the brainchild of Richard Handley and a few Pafian friends including Jane Yianna Kayantas who is a facilitator, organizer and supporter of the arts par excellence and Tonie Scott, former School Principal and teacher and currently, a steward team leader at the world famous Glastonbury Festival. Richard is an established and well-known English comic entertainer who has performed at many festivals in Europe, Australasia, and the Middle East. A few months ago, during a dinner in Pafos, the festival idea came up and slowly took shape. Richard, Jane & Friends hashed out a plan and before long, received support from the Municipality of Pafos and local businesses.

Richard is not only a performing artist, but also a representative of London’s Covent Garden Street Performers Association, and organises more than ten acts a day during the high season. He also liaises with the local municipality and performing artists to ensure the smooth running of the world famous Covent Garden Street Theatre spots. He also loves Pafos and has been returning here for the past 20 years.

Jane has put together a small group of locals and lovers of Pafos who are organizing this ambitious festival. She brings her NYC event experience to the table.

The Team: Volunteers

A team of student volunteers will assist with the smooth running of the festival. You will be able to identify them from their branded Festival T-shirts and hats as well as their helpful manner. To become a volunteer, email us here.

Student volunteers will help us create a fantastic Festival. Volunteer duties will include:

Support the artists during the Festival
Help with artists’ props
Assist with crowd control
Monitor the Information Booths and promote Festival to passersby
Answer any questions the public may have about the Festival

For their hard work and community service, the volunteers will receive an official Appreciation and Participation Certificate from the Municipality of Pafos. They will also have the opportunity to: