The Effect: World-Class Drama Premiere at Satiriko Theatre, Nicosia
When: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 8:00 pm
Where: Satiriko Theatre – Lower Stage (Basement), Nicosia
About this event
Satiriko Theatre in Nicosia presents the Cyprus premiere of "The Effect" by British playwright Lucy Prebble, directed by Evita Ioannou. It runs from 15 October to 1 November 2026 at the Lower Stage (Basement) of Satiriko Theatre. The play explores the boundaries between love, mental health and science.
What to expect Connie and Tristan meet while taking part in a clinical trial for a new antidepressant. As the experiment progresses, they fall for each other — but is what they feel genuine love, or a side effect of the drug? As the medication's influence grows, the line between reality and chemical illusion begins to blur. Written in 2012 for London's National Theatre and winner of the Critics' Circle Best New Play award, the play asks: if science can change our minds, can it change our hearts?
The performance runs 90 minutes without an interval and is suitable for ages 16 and above. The 29 October performance will be accompanied by English surtitles.
Programme - Thursday, 15 October 2026 | 20:00 — Premiere (Satiriko Theatre – Lower Stage, Basement) - Friday, 16 October 2026 | 20:00 - Saturday, 17 October 2026 | 20:00 - Sunday, 18 October 2026 | 18:30 - Thursday, 22 October 2026 | 20:00 - Friday, 23 October 2026 | 20:00 - Saturday, 24 October 2026 | 20:00 - Sunday, 25 October 2026 | 18:30 - Tuesday, 27 October 2026 | 20:00 - Thursday, 29 October 2026 | 20:00 (with English surtitles) - Saturday, 31 October 2026 | 20:00 - Sunday, 1 November 2026 | 18:30
Tickets Ticket prices start from €13 (reduced) | €16 (standard). Free entry for audience members with mobility difficulties.
Good to know The Lower Stage is in the basement of the Satiriko Theatre building in Nicosia. Phone: 22312940 Email: satiriko.tameio@cytanet.com.cy
About the artists Director: Evita Ioannou Playwright: Lucy Prebble Translation: Evita Ioannou & Marianna Kavkaridou Movement: Elena Antoniou Set Design: Elena Katsouri Costumes: Katerina Takka Lighting Design: Vasilis Peteinaris Music Composition: Giorgos Papakostas Video & Projections: Nicolas Kasinos Assistant Director: Maria Pisili Photographs - Trailer: Nefeli Papadaki Graphics: Antonis Mousiis
Cast (alphabetically): Rafaela Kavazi, Elena Kallinikou, Andreas Koutsoumpas, Vasilis Michail
