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Theatre Versus: Non-Funding a 'Conscious Political Choice'

Published January 5, 2026, 10:11
Theatre Versus: Non-Funding a 'Conscious Political Choice'

Theatre Versus accuses the Ministry of Culture of deliberately not funding them, characterizing it as a political choice rather than a simple injustice. The announcement states that the exclusion of Theatre Versus and Theatre ROH Larnaca from the THYMELI scheme for the first half of 2026 is particularly problematic, especially for Theatre ROH, which is the only active theatre in Larnaca, the city designated as the European Capital of Culture 2030. Theatre Versus argues that the government's policy presents a facade of cultural strategy externally, while abandoning theatrical organizations domestically. Furthermore, it emphasizes that the non-funding is a punishment for independence and a reward for compliance. The announcement concludes by stressing the need for substantial cultural policy, not just superficial announcements.