Anti-war theatrical performance looks at children’s imagination

A chilling performance about the reality of war as seen through the eyes of children is coming to the capital as part of the Nicosia International Festival. _Bam_Boom_ is an anti-war theatrical production that evokes the whirlwind of children’s imagination, directed by Marios Kakoullis. The play will premiere on May 18 at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre and is part of the UNDER30 Program of the Festival.

In _Bam_Boom_ two children find themselves trapped in a basement during a war. Despite the terror and chaos, they manage to communicate and connect by harnessing the power of imagination. The play offers a glimpse of innocence and playfulness against a dark background of violence and death.



Can the sound of a warplane transform into the hum of a fantastical flight among the clouds? Could the booming of bombs bare resemblance to a giant elephant coming to carry them on its back? Might the smoke and sparks of explosions appear like mist in an enchanted forest full of fairies? The horror and despair of war propel the children’s minds to open doors into a frenzied celebration in their own wonderland. Although shown for the first time next month in front of Cyprus audiences, the performance was successfully showcased at the 12 Coupés Festival at the New Wagon in Athens and even travelled to Mexico City’s XVI Semana De Teatro Para Niñas Festival. _Bam_Boom_ Anti-war theatrical production.

Part of the 5 th Nicosia International Festival, UNDER30 category. Suitable for ages 6 and above. May 18.

Nicosia Municipal Theatre, Nicosia. 11am and 5pm. In Greek.

€10. Tel: 22-797979. www.

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