Cyprus International Theatre Festival 2026
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«Cassandre» by Fanny Ardant — October 2, 2026
A spoken opera with Commandaria Symphony Orchestra at Pattihio Theatre, Limassol. Put your brand on the biggest cultural stage in Cyprus.
Cyprus International Theatre Festival
The leading cultural event on the island
For three years, CITF has been bringing world-class performers to Cyprus — from John Malkovich to Fanny Ardant. Our partners become part of unforgettable cultural moments that resonate across the Mediterranean.
We offer a unique stage where your brand connects with a sophisticated, culturally engaged audience of business leaders, diplomats, and tastemakers.
Next Event
Cassandre — 02.10.2026
Why CITF Exists
Vision, Mission & Local Roots
Vision
Cyprus as a permanent stop on the Mediterranean cultural map — a place where international productions of the highest level meet a curious local audience, and where Cypriot artists earn a global stage at home.
Mission
To bring the most respected names in world theatre to Cyprus — and to ignite the curiosity of the next generation of Cypriot artists, audiences and producers, so that culture remains a living public good, not a luxury.
From the Founder
Alexander Weinstein
I founded CITF because I saw a gap — Cyprus has world-class venues, a sophisticated multilingual audience, and a young creative class hungry for inspiration. What it didn't yet have was a flagship festival that placed Cypriot stages alongside Paris, Avignon and Edinburgh.
Three seasons in, we have welcomed John Malkovich, Kirill Serebrennikov, Pilobolus, Chulpan Khamatova — and we are now preparing the Cypriot premiere of Cassandre with Fanny Ardant. Each project is built around three loyalties: the artist, the audience, and the city of Limassol.
The Local Voice
Andreas Spyrou
Festival Advisor · Business Development Director
“For decades, world-class theatre meant flying to Athens, London or Paris. CITF reverses that: it brings the world to Limassol, and gives Cypriot brands a chance to stand next to it. As a Cypriot, I believe what is being built here will define our cultural decade.”
Why Sponsors Care
Festival in Numbers
Audience size, nationality mix, age profile, repertoire scale — the four datapoints that determine the value of your brand placement.
1. Audience by Season
Total ticketed attendance per season (Cassandre 2026 projected)
+45% growth 2024 → 2026
2. Plays per Season
Number of distinct productions including talks & residencies
Cassandre is the headline of the 8-show 2026 season
3. Nationalities Attending
Box-office data 2024–2025, weighted average. % of total attendance.
Multilingual sophisticated audience — your brand reaches 5+ markets in one evening.
4. Audience Age Profile
Cross-checked with surveys at venue. Premium spending bracket dominates.
65% of the room is 30–59 — exactly the decision-maker bracket.
Affluent women dominate the audience
Primary household decision-makers for premium leisure & retail spend.
Data: SoldOut Tickets + Ticket Tailor box-office, internal venue surveys, weighted across CITF 2024–2025 productions. 2026 season figures are projected.
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How We Work with Partners
Watch video reports from our partner integrations
CITF closing dinner at Poly Restaurant with artists and partners
Chulpan Khamatova in Cyprus — HEALING performance
Closing dinner with the Pilobolus team in Limassol
Partner integration — Central Park Residences & Marfields Group
Exclusive reading at Teal House with Ivan Vyrypaev
Porto Y Dra evening with John Malkovich cast & crew
Sponsor Placement
Where Your Logo Will Be
All sponsors are featured on the official event banner alongside institutional partners. The higher the tier, the more prominent the placement.
Our Current Partners
★ Platinum Sponsor — 1 exclusive slot
Gold Sponsors — 2 slots
Silver Sponsors — 4 slots
«Cassandre» · 2 October 2026 · Pattihio Theatre
Sponsorship Packages — Full Provisions
Compare every deliverable side-by-side. Specialised add-ons (Cocktail with Fanny, Pre-drinks) are described below.
Silver
Gold
★ Platinum
| Provision | Silver | Gold | ★ Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logo on official website — Sponsors page | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo in footer of every site page | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated brand page on website (description + link) | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo on official festival programme | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo on digital posters for each play (8 posts) | 3 posts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo on printed mega-posters at Pattihio Theatre (8 plays) | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo on promotional material distributed across Cyprus (posters, leaflets) | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Brand acknowledgement in all festival radio spots | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo on the festival press wall | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated Facebook posts linking to brand page | 1 post | 2 posts | 3 posts |
| Dedicated Instagram posts linking to brand page | 1 post | 2 posts | 3 posts + 1 Reel |
| Dedicated Instagram stories linking to brand page | 1 story | 2 stories | 4 stories |
| Acknowledgement by Festival Director in speech | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Welcome speech from sponsor executive on the day of a play | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| On-stage brand video on the Pattihio screen before show | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo on digital billboards promoting the event | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo on outdoor billboards across Limassol | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated press release announcing the sponsorship | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Premium tickets to the Cassandre show | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| VIP invitations to cocktail with Fanny Ardant | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Post-event recap video — group of Gold sponsors | — | ✓ | — |
| Exclusive post-play recap video, branded for the sponsor only | — | — | ✓ |
| Category exclusivity (no direct competitor on the bill) | — | — | ✓ |
| 1 dedicated billboard with sponsor's company logo | — | — | ✓ |
Or email office@citf.cy
Specialised Add-Ons
Own a Moment, Not Just a Logo Slot
A stand-alone integration for the sponsor who wants exclusive ownership of the most photographed moment of the evening.
Hospitality Add-on
Cocktail with Fanny Ardant
After the show · 60–90 guests · invitation-only
Become the named host of the post-show cocktail. Your brand greets every VIP, every diplomat, every press representative as they walk in. The room belongs to you for 90 minutes alongside Fanny Ardant.
- ✓“Cocktail hosted by [BRAND]” on all printed and digital invitations
- ✓Branded welcome arch & glassware at entrance
- ✓30-second sponsor welcome by your executive
- ✓10 dedicated VIP cocktail invitations
- ✓Photo wall with your logo for press shots
- ✓Exclusive recap reel with full naming rights credit
Stand-alone
Contact for pricing
Available as a stand-alone purchase — or as a free upgrade for this year's Platinum sponsor (year-1 incentive only).
Confirmed Media Partnership
Your Brand, Amplified by Phileleftheros
Phileleftheros Media Group has confirmed Official Media Sponsor status for the Cassandre premiere — €20,000 in promotional value across newspapers, three radio stations, premium magazines, and the leading Cypriot news portals. Every sponsor benefits from this exposure.
Official Media Sponsor
Phileleftheros Media Group
Cyprus' largest independent media group — 70+ years on the market.
Promotional Value
€20,000
across all Cassandre promotion
Phileleftheros
Daily Newspaper
philenews.com
News Portal · CY
en.philenews.com
Eng Portal
like.com.cy
Lifestyle
Down Town Magazine
Lifestyle Print
Sfera 96.8
Radio · Hits
Kiss FM 89.0
Radio · Mainstream
Active 107.4
Radio · Adult Hits
What Phileleftheros Delivers
- ✓4 × ¼-page ads in Phileleftheros newspaper
- ✓2 × full-page ads in Down Town magazine
- ✓100 × 20-second radio spots (Sfera, Kiss, Active)
- ✓Web banner 300×250 across the network — 300,000 impressions
- ✓Exclusive interview with the organisers in print + online
- ✓2 × press releases (pre & post event)
- ✓Promotion via Facebook & Instagram of Phileleftheros and en.philenews
- ✓Calendar event mentions in print + websites of the Group
- ✓Post-event photo coverage hosted in magazines & websites
How this is distributed to sponsors
Reserved for Gold and Platinum tiers — distributed pro-rata to contribution.
Silver sponsors do not appear in the Phileleftheros placement. The €20,000 media value is allocated only between Gold and Platinum, proportionally to each sponsor's cash contribution. This protects the value of the higher tiers and gives Platinum a clearly larger media footprint.
A worked allocation example is shared during sponsorship discussions.
For Individual Supporters
Friends of CITF
Not a company? You can still support the arts as an individual patron. Our Friends programme offers exclusive access to the «Cassandre» event — including a private cocktail with Fanny Ardant for top-tier supporters.
Three tiers: Friend · Supporter · Patron
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