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Recipe for the heart of a dog

The Paravan theatre company's performance is inspired by their site-specific production of 'The heart of a dog' by Mikhail Bulgakov, which was presented in an abandoned clinic in Cyprus in April 2014. The show was designed by Harris Kafkarides and Melita Couta and directed by Paris Erotokritou, with Marios Kakoulli, Irene Andronikou as the co-producers and music by A. Antoniou.

Exhibiting artists / ateliers

• Paravan -


Additional information: ‘Paravan Proactions’ was created in January 2006 by Melita Couta and Harris Kafkarides. The aim of the group is to investigate contemporary, experimental methods of performance and visual arts through the exchange of ideas. The group, which has artistic creativity at its core, brings together artists from a variety of fields to produce original works through creative dialogue and exchange of ideas. Paravan emphasizes the visual aspect of theatrical performance and focuses on the creation of impressions, emotions and experiences through image, sound, movement and the use of multimedia. It also explores theatrical tools beyond the existing methods of scenography, though the use of technology and very basic material. Theatre productions include: ‘Zoo’ based on George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’ (May 2007) and A.Tzari’s ‘Ubu Roi’ (November 2008). Dance productions include ‘To queue is to Quake’ (2010, choreography by Pascal Caron). Exhibitions curated: ‘Stin Bouka, the visual aspect of theatrical creativity’, THOC scenography exhibition, Nicosia (2007) and THOC exhibition '20 Years in Epidavros', Athens/Greece Text to the PQ'15 Catalogue: The Paravan theatre group was established in 2006 by Melita Couta and Harris Kafkarides. They explore contemporary means of theatrical / visual expression through collaborations. Paravan specializes in site-specific theatre and performance installations.