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 Cyprus! 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

LOCATION	7:00 - 8:00 PM	8:00 - 9:00 PM	9:00 - 10:00 PM	10:00 - 11:00 PM
Mpania	Paul Morocco & Olé Musical Comedy	Super Mario Bros Breakdance	Kwabana Lindsay Rope Walking	Schuberth & Kapeller Fire Show
Wooden Pub	Sergio Barros Comedy Magic	Alvin Yong Asian Kinetics	Tom Timon Unusualist	Isaac Aborah Afro Balancing
Promenade Kiosk	Kwabana Lindsay Rope Walking		Corey Pickett Circus Comedy	Alvin Yong Asian Kinetics
Archeological Park	Tom Timon Unusualist	Isaac Aborah Afro Balancing	Sergio Barros Comedy Magic	Super Mario Bros Breakdance
Pafos Castle		Schuberth & Kapeller Fire Show	Duo Santus Circus	Domenyk La Terra Master Juggling
Caffe Nero Dioikitiria	Corey Pickett Circus Comedy	Domenyk La Terra Master Juggling
Kennedy Square			Paul Morocco & Olé Musical Comedy

LOCATION	7:00 - 8:00 PM	8:00 - 9:00 PM	9:00 - 10:00 PM	10:00 - 11:00 PM
Mpania	Sergio Barros Comedy Magic	Corey Pickett Circus Comedy	Duo Santus Circus	Isaac Aborah Afro Balancing
Wooden Pub	Richard Handley Clownery	Isaac Aborah Afro Balancing	Alvin Yong Asian Kinetics	Domenyk La Terra Master Juggling
Promenade Kiosk	Paul Morocco & Olé Musical Comedy		Sergio Barros Comedy Magic	Tom Timon Unusualist
Archeological Park	Super Mario Bros Breakdance	Tom Timon Unusualist	Richard Handley Clownery	Corey Pickett Circus Comedy
Pafos Castle	Alvin Yong Asian Kinetics	Domenyk La Terra Master Juggling	Paul Morocco & Olé Musical Comedy	Schuberth & Kapeller Fire Show
Caffe Nero Dioikitiria	Duo Santus Circus	Schuberth & Kapeller Fire Show
Kennedy Square		Kwabana Lindsay Rope Walking	Super Mario Bros Breakdance

LOCATION	7:00 - 8:00 PM	8:00 - 9:00 PM	9:00 - 10:00 PM	10:00 - 11:00 PM
Mpania	Richard Handley Clownery	Tom Timon Unusualist	Sergio Barros Comedy Magic	Schuberth & Kapeller Fire Show
Wooden Pub	Kwabana Lindsay Rope Walking	Mariano Guz Soap Bubbles	Corey Pickett Circus Comedy	Tom Timon Unusualist
Promenade Kiosk	Isaac Aborah Afro Balancing	Alvin Yong Asian Kinetics	Kwabana Lindsay Rope Walking	Super Mario Bros Breakdance
Archeological Park	Sergio Barros Comedy Magic	Corey Pickett Circus Comedy	Domenyk La Terra Master Juggling	Mariano Guz Soap Bubbles
Pafos Castle	Domenyk La Terra Master Juggling	Schuberth & Kapeller Fire Show	Duo Santus Circus	Paul Morocco & Olé Musical Comedy
Caffe Nero Dioikitiria	Alvin Yong Asian Kinetics	Super Mario Bros Breakdance
Kennedy Square		Paul Morocco & Olé Musical Comedy	Isaac Aborah Afro Balancing

LOCATION	7:00 - 8:00 PM	8:00 - 9:00 PM	9:00 - 10:00 PM	10:00 - 11:00 PM
Mpania	Super Mario Bros Breakdance	Schuberth & Kapeller Fire Show	Duo Santus Circus	Tom Timon Unusualist
Wooden Pub	Alvin Yong Asian Kinetics	Kwabana Lindsay Rope Walking	Super Mario Bros Breakdance	Isaac Aborah Afro Balancing
Promenade Kiosk	Paul Morocco & Olé Musical Comedy	Mariano Guz Soap Bubbles	Alvin Yong Asian Kinetics	Kwabana Lindsay Rope Walking
Archeological Park	Domenyk La Terra Master Juggling	Isaac Aborah Afro Balancing	Sergio Barros Comedy Magic	Mariano Guz Soap Bubbles
Pafos Castle	Corey Pickett Circus Comedy	Creme & Brulè Fire Theatre	Paul Morocco & Olé Musical Comedy	Schuberth & Kapeller Fire Show
Caffe Nero Dioikitiria	Duo Santus Circus	Tom Timon Unusualist
Kennedy Square		Richard Handley Clownery	Domenyk La Terra Master Juggling

LOCATION	7:00 - 8:00 PM	8:00 - 9:00 PM	9:00 - 10:00 PM	10:00 - 11:00 PM
Mpania	Paul Morocco & Olé Musical Comedy	Duo Santus Circus	Domenyk La Terra Master Juggling	Kwabana Lindsay Rope Walking
Wooden Pub	Corey Pickett Circus Comedy	Tom Timon Unusualist	Isaac Aborah Afro Balancing	Alvin Yong Asian Kinetics
Promenade Kiosk	Super Mario Bros Breakdance	Sergio Barros Comedy Magic	Mariano Guz Soap Bubbles	Tom Timon Unusualist
Archeological Park	Domenyk La Terra Master Juggling	Richard Handley Clownery	Corey Pickett Circus Comedy	Sergio Barros Comedy Magic
Pafos Castle	Mariano Guz Soap Bubbles	Creme & Brulè Fire Theatre	Paul Morocco & Olé Musical Comedy	Creme & Brulè Fire Theatre
Caffe Nero Dioikitiria	Isaac Aborah Afro Balancing	Kwabana Lindsay Rope Walking	Schuberth & Kapeller Fire Show
Kennedy Square		Alvin Yong Asian Kinetics	Super Mario Bros Breakdance

LOCATION	7:00 - 8:00 PM	8:00 - 9:00 PM	9:00 - 10:00 PM	10:00 - 11:00 PM
Mpania	Kwabana Lindsay Rope Walking	Alvin Yong Asian Kinetics	Paul Morocco & Olé Musical Comedy	All Artists Charity Show
Wooden Pub	Super Mario Bros Breakdance	Richard Handley Clownery	Mariano Guz Soap Bubbles
Promenade Kiosk	Corey Pickett Circus Comedy	Domenyk La Terra Master Juggling	Super Mario Bros Breakdance
Archeological Park	Paul Morocco & Olé Musical Comedy	Sergio Barros Comedy Magic	Corey Pickett Circus Comedy
Pafos Castle	Sergio Barros Comedy Magic	Duo Santus Circus	Creme & Brulè Fire Theatre
Caffe Nero Dioikitiria	Mariano Guz Soap Bubbles	Tom Timon Unusualist	Schuberth & Kapeller Fire Show
Kennedy Square		Isaac Aborah Afro Balancing	Kwabana Lindsay Rope Walking

LOCATION	7:00 - 8:00 PM	8:00 - 9:00 PM	9:00 - 10:00 PM	10:00 - 11:00 PM
Mpania	Duo Santus Circus	Isaac Aborah Afro Balancing	Schuberth & Kapeller Fire Show	Paul Morocco & Olé Musical Comedy
Wooden Pub	Domenyk La Terra Master Juggling	Kwabana Lindsay Rope Walking	Alvin Yong Asian Kinetics	Corey Pickett Circus Comedy
Promenade Kiosk	Mariano Guz Soap Bubbles	Tom Timon Unusualist	Richard Handley Clownery	Super Mario Bros Breakdance
Archeological Park	Richard Handley Clownery	Sergio Barros Comedy Magic	Mariano Guz Soap Bubbles	Kwabana Lindsay Rope Walking
Pafos Castle	Isaac Aborah Afro Balancing	Creme & Brulè Fire Theatre	Duo Santus Circus	Creme & Brulè Fire Theatre
Caffe Nero Dioikitiria	Alvin Yong Asian Kinetics	Corey Pickett Circus Comedy
Kennedy Square		Paul Morocco & Olé Musical Comedy	Domenyk La Terra Master Juggling

* Monday 26/8 at 6:00-6:45 pm: Opening Procession with all artists. It will start at the Mpania and finish at the Pafos Castle.

* ⁠Saturday 31/8 at the Mpania: 10:00-11:00pm: All Artists’ Charity Show followed by party until 2:00am with DJ Hadjimike.

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"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">This world-famous trio perform together in one of the most unpredictable, zany and spectacular shows. It’s a wonderful celebration of music and comedy full of surreal invention and fun. Virtuoso guitar, pop musical parodies, spitting ping pong balls, juggling fruits and eggs thrown by the audience … this group has all the exhilarating sounds from the rhythms of flamenco to salsa, swing, blues, jazz and pop.</span> </div>

Tom Timon

USA

Tom Timon

USA

<div class="project-desc"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">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. </span> </div>

Alvin Yong

Malaysia

Alvin Yong

Malaysia

<div class="project-desc"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Malaysian circus artist, Alvin Yong Kin Hoe, will perform “Soul to Show”, a story-telling act inspired by Alvin’s journey as an artist. Alvin’s enthusiasm and artistic mastery of his performance props – the Diabolo and the Cyr Wheel – creates a mesmerising act. His show is a search for the “lights” (“Cahaya” in Malay) that connect Alvin and his movements with the performance venue and the audience. </span> </div>

Domenyk La Terra

Australia

Domenyk La Terra

Australia

<div class="project-desc"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">One of Europe’s most talented and versatile jugglers, Domenyk’s “Juggling Dom – Street Show” is a comedy juggling show that combines impressive and technically challenging juggling feats with quick-witted humour. Domenyk entertains and inspires while showcasing his passion for juggling. Stay until the end to witness the astonishing finale! </span> </div>

Isaac Aborah

Ghana

Isaac Aborah

Ghana

Ghanaian, Isaac Kwaku Aborah, brings a vibrant mix of traditional African acrobatics, object manipulation, and balancing acts to his performances. Heartfelt and captivating, each act blends cultural heritage with pure artistry, creating an immersive experience that transports and thrills audiences of all ages, leaving them inspired and amazed.

Corey Pickett

Australia

Corey Pickett

Australia

<div class="project-desc"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">"The Silent Show!" is the loudest silent show you may ever see: a delightful mix of high energy, cartoonesque physical comedy and circus stunts, set to a jazzy electro swing soundtrack! 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. Clowning and play are the centre of this circus-based show, using audience participation and object manipulation.</span> </div>

Mariano Guz

Argentina

Mariano Guz

Argentina

To pop or not to pop? That is the bubble question. Elegance and comedy distinguish this stunning show where the poetry of bubbles creates a magical and emotional atmosphere. A funny gentleman will blow the audience’s mind through exhilarating gags and amazing tricks with soap bubbles. Since 2018, the artist, Mariano Guz, holds two Guinness World Records.

Sergio Barros

Brazil

Sergio Barros

Brazil

<div class="project-desc"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Sergio Barros is an enigmatic magician captivating audiences worldwide for over 16 years. Sergio effortlessly blends charm, humour, and awe-inspiring magic to mesmerise crowds of all ages. With a special knack for engaging children and eliciting laughter from even the toughest crowds, his performances are unpredictable and therefore never the same.</span> </div>

Schuberth & Kapeller

Austria

Schuberth & Kapeller

Austria

This Austrian duo, who are part of the team of Flare Productions, 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 ten years, they have been travelling around the word and entertaining audiences in more than forty countries. Their multi-skilled performances have been featured in street festivals, theatres, circuses, on TV, and more.

Duo Santus

France

Duo Santus

France

Meet Bettina-Nina and Jacob, the dynamic duo known as Duo Santus. Bettina hails from two prominent circus families, bringing tradition to their performances. Jacob complements her skills perfectly. Together, they have been captivating audiences across Europe with their different circus acts. Join us as we witness the multiple talents of this married couple as they showcase their artistry under the big top.

Richard Handley

Richard Handley

<div class="project-desc"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">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, Richard makes fun of this new reality. Through fun and laughter, improvisation, mimicry, comic physicality, and expert timing, the audience is taken on a journey back into 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!</span> </div>

Kwabana Lindsay

Kwabana Lindsay

<div class="project-desc"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">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 and musical dexterity. He is a legendary entertainer who has worked all over the UK and at many festivals worldwide. </span> </div>

Creme & Brulè

Italy

Creme & Brulè

Italy

<span style="font-weight: 400;">This</span> Italian comedic duo 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.

Super Mario Brothers

Italy

Super Mario Brothers

Italy

<div class="project-desc"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Passion, creativity, unparalleled dedication and friendship are the driving forces behind the conception of “OK World Wide”. Showcasing their unique blend of breakdance, acrobatics and comedy, while also interacting and involving the audience, the duo is captivating from start to finish. </span> </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. Richard is an established and well-known English comic entertainer who has performed at many festivals in Europe, Australasia, and the Middle East. Jane is a facilitator, organizer, and supporter of the arts par excellence. Tonie Scott is a former School Principal and Teacher and currently a steward Team Leader at the world-famous Glastonbury Festival. 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: