Cyprus’ Eurovision 2025 representative, Theo Evan held his first rehearsal in Basel with the song “Shh”. Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland.
Theo Evan, Cyprus’ Eurovision 2025 representative, is the last act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song “Shh“. Theo will perform as song number 15 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th.
The dramatic rehearsal includes two scaffolding towers on stage. The performance opens with Theo and two dancers creating silhouettes of a character who will later appear on stage. This figure is the one Theo sings about and is supposed to be familiar to everyone, though currently there are no reports about the character’s identity.
Lighting, Costumes, and a Powerful Finale
Throughout the performance, the scaffolding towers are moved around the stage to form different formations, adding dynamic elements to the set. Theo and four dancers execute perfectly synchronized, complex choreography, climbing up and down the towers. The show is filled with energy, and Theo never stops for a moment.
Dynamic, shifting lighting is used to heighten the drama. At the start, the lighting is black and white, then transitions to red and black, and finally returns to black and white. At the end of the performance, all movement and lighting abruptly stop; Theo takes a deep breath, and the entire stage darkens dramatically. For outfits, Theo and the dancers wear black vests and pants.
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Cyprus in Eurovision 2025
“Shh” is the title of the song that will be performed by Theo Evan, representing Cyprus in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025, set to take place on May 13 in Basel, Switzerland. The song was composed by the Greek composer Dimitris Kontopoulos, who has written, produced, and composed 18 Eurovision songs to date. The song was written by Linda Dale and Lasse Nymann who co-wrote and produced the winning Eurovision 2024 song “The Code” alongside the Norwegian singer-songwriter Elsie Bay. The song is sung in English.
The song describes the mysterious identity who is known for its beauty and external traits. It seems to be caught in a cycle of excessive self-assurance, which could lead to its downfall. The lyrics reflect the internal struggles, with emotions such as love, desire, and jealousy pulling in different directions. It’s caught between the extremes of heaven and hell, representing her internal conflict. The song portrays this character as someone torn between the highs of life and the lows, deeply affected by her emotional journey.
Cyprus is currently in 11th place in the betting odds for Eurovision 2025.
Theo Evan – Who Are You?
Evangelos Theodorou, known by his stage name Theo Evan, was born to a Cypriot family in the capital Nicosia. At age 7, Evan began studying dance professionally. He won numerous dance competitions, created many of his own choreographies, and performed as a dancer alongside various musical artists. Later, Evan joined his school choir and began performing in musicals, where he realized he wanted a musical career and to create his own songs. He went on to graduate with honors from Berklee College of Music in Boston, the world’s leading school for jazz and modern pop music.
In 2021, he released his first self-written and composed song “The Wall,” and the following year he released 4 additional songs. His newest song “Fading Dreams” was released at the end of August 2024.
Evan says his biggest musical inspiration is pop star Michael Jackson, from whom he took the rhythm in his songs and the love for dance. Evan mentions that he has been watching the Eurovision contest since he was a child. He believes his artistic stamp is perfectly suited for the competition and claims that representing Cyprus is a great honor for him.
