Stand‑up comedy on the island was practically nonexistent a decade ago. Still young and informal, today’s tight-knit scene boasts acts in Greek, Cypriot Greek and English, with regular international stand‑up comedians making appearances on the island too.
Actor and founder of Stantar Kkomety, one of the best‑known local comedy collectives that runs open mic nights, podcasts, curated showcases, festivals and themed shows, Yorgos Kyriakou spearheaded a tour of Cyprus with
