Paul Lambis’ theatrical production “74” heads for the international stage

After a successful run in Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol and Paphos, Paul Lambis’ theatrical production “74”will be heading abroad with an international tour scheduled for the summer.

The success of the Cyprus shows was largely due to the months of organisation and work from all the actors, directors, dancers, lighting and sound technicians, costume designers and makeup artists. The phenomenal production of “74” was hailed as a “masterpiece” by all who attended. 

Paul Lambis’ war drama is scheduled for one more performance in Cyprus before it

embarks on an international tour which includes the United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia and the United States of America.

The performances included a cast of renowned Greek-Cypriot actors: Galatia Zenonos, Christina Marouchou, Nedie Antoniades, Eleni Odysseos, Christopher Greco, Andreas Papamichalopoulos and Michalis Christou. The Cyprus performances also included a special song performance by Stavros Konstantinou.

“74” is directed by Michelle Nonyelu, written, produced and co-directed by Paul Lambis, with Agathe Vorka as production manager. Choreography by Charis Savva.

Top 10 Events Worldwide from Perpetual Traveller Overseas

The Autumn leaves are falling and October is already here and there are a variety of events happening all over the world, including the Beijing International Music Festival, which includes a variety of musical and drama acts.

The Annual Kerry Film Festival in Ireland, which screens over 100 films during the week-long event. Louisiana hosts it’s oldest festival, the International Rice Festival.

Buenos Aires Spring Wine Tour on the third Fridays in October and November.

In London, the Royal Albert Hall will host the International Ballroom Dancing Championships 2012, where the best dance talent in England will compete.
The Royal Horticultural Society's annual autumn flower show is also taking place at the Society's Halls in London and features the autumn fruit and vegetable competition, ornamental plant competition, botanical art and photography.
Trieste's Barcolana has the largest sailing race in Europe, which is an extraordinary spectacle that sees families and professional teams battling it out in old hulls and hi-tech boats.

In Lourdes the National Pilgrimage of St Rosiare is celebrated with a special mass, held in the holy sanctuary of Notre-Dame du Rosaire.

Here is a quick guide to the world's Top 10 events this October: 

Beijing International Music Festival

Kerry Film Festival

Louisanas International Rice Festival

Buenos Aires Spring Wine Tour Urbano

Royal Albert Hall International Ballroom Dancing Championships

London Autumn Harvest

National Pilgrimage of St Rosaire

Barcalona

London 2012 Olympic Games, England

Where? London, England
When? 27th July - 12th August 2012

Probably the most talked about event happening in the world right now. The Summer Olympic and Paralympic games return to London for the first time since 1948. As you can imagine, it’s been a long time coming, so we expect something special! There will be an opening ceremony show in Hyde Park on the 27th of July with the likes of Paolo Nutini, Duran Duran, Snow Patrol and Stereophonics. This will coincide with the opening ceremony in the Olympic stadium where Sir Paul Mccartney will close the ceremony.

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Cyprus entry fails at the Eurovision Song Contest

The Cyprus entry in the Eurovision Song Contest which was hosted in Baku, Azerbaijan before an international TV audience of 100 million last Saturday night, came in a disappointing 16th. All in all Ivi Adamou achieved 65 points with "La La Love".

The winning song (featured in the Video above) of the annual competition involving 42 countries came from a 28-year-old called "Loreen" from Sweden with the song "Euphoria".  She delighted both viewers and judges alike by dancing barefoot as she sang. Could this be the next best thing since the Swedish pop group "Abba", who became famous after winning the contest in 1974 with "Waterloo"? 

The occasion was sadly marred in controversy, as opposition groups used the Eurovision spotlight to demand democracy and the resignation of the government. Activists in Baku also claim that some buildings within the centre of town were torn down to make way for the Eurovision arena with residents forcibly evicted without proper compensation. The event was supposed to promote Azerbaijan as a destination for tourism and business, however the opposite impact was generated. 

Russia came in second and Serbia third in what was the 57th year of the contest!