Theatro Technis and London Play Productions are proud to present the world premiere of The Ophiolite by Philip de Voni.
The Ophiolite is set to be performed at Theatro Technis from 29 January – 22 February 2026.
The production will be directed by Kerry Kyriacos Michael MBE (previously Artistic Director & Chief Executive of Theatre Royal Stratford East) in his inaugural season as Creative Director of Theatro Technis. The official press night will be on Tuesday 3 February at 7pm.
Philip de Voni’s first stage play is set in Cyprus and England and explores themes of belonging, family and duty. Both English and Cypriot Greek (with surtitles) will be spoken on stage.
Two families. Two cultures. One body.
When Takis dies in Britain, a bitter feud erupts over where he should be laid to rest. For his Cypriot family, ancient tradition must be respected; for his English wife, a promise he made in life is binding.
Relationships are pushed to breaking point as each side is willing to risk everything in the fight to win.
Can love survive in this kind of family? And can anyone survive this kind of love?
Kerry Kyriacos Michael MBE, a second-generation North London Cypriot, was Artistic Director & Chief Executive of Theatre Royal Stratford East from September 2004 to September 2017.
Cast
• Han-Roze Adonis – Penelope, daughter of the late Takis Triantafyllides
• Lucy Christofi Christy – Aristeia, sister of the late Takis Triantafyllides
• Sam Cox – Dominic, an Englishman
• Ruth Lass – Jennifer, wife of the late Takis Triantafyllides
• Chrisanthi Livadiotis – Xenia, niece of the late Takis Triantafyllides
• Bea Svistunenko – Natalya Sokolova, the lawyer’s secretary
• Fanos Xenofós – Kypros Petrides, the lawyer
Creative team
• Philip de Voni – writer
• Kerry Kyriacos Michael MBE – director
• Cory Shipp – set and costume
• Georgijs Gaisins – light and video
• José Guillermo Pello – sound and composition
• Hannah Miller, CDG – casting
• Carrie Croft – production manager
• Nefeli Kentoni – associate director
• Elena Yianni – assistant director
Venue: Theatro Technis @ 26 Crowndale, 26 Crowndale Road, Camden, London, NW1 1TT
Dates: 29 January – 22 February 2026
Press night: Tuesday 3 February, 7pm
Performances: Various – 2pm, 3pm, 6.30pm & 7.30pm. Times listed here
Running time: 2 hours including an interval
Age Guidance: 12+
Access Performances:
Theatro Technis is fully wheelchair accessible. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome in the auditorium. There is a Loop system fitted in the main auditorium.
Prices: from £15 plus booking fee
Booking: https://www.theatrotechnis.com/whatson/the-ophiolite
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