NTF in Press

Koulounisation

Nov 5, Nov 6, GUEST PERFORMANCES FROM ABROAD|

5 November | 22:00 – Odeon Theater, Studio Hall 6 November | 19:00 –Odeon Theater, Studio Hall A documentary enquiry about the language of colonisation. What is the name of the war in Algeria? BUY TICKETS [same_day_events_link] Concept and performance: Salim Djaferi Artistic collaborator: Clément Papachristou Dramaturgic advisor: Adeline Rosenstein Additional writing: Marie Alié and Nourredine Ezzaraf Stage text: Delphine De Baere Set design: Justine Bougerol and Silvio Palomo Lighting and stage management: Laurie Fouvet Producer: Habemus papam, Cora-Line Lefèvre and [...]

Waste!

Nov 5, Macro-histories. Fragmented societies, GUEST PERFORMANCES FROM ABROAD|

5 November | 19:00 – Bulandra Theatre, Toma Caragiu Hall (Icoanei) „Waste!” is a documentary fairy tale in which real facts mix with invented situations, in which people, fish, bears, peacocks and other species and typologies cross when interest demands it. BUY TICKETS [same_day_events_link] By: Gianina Cărbunariu Translation into German: Fabiola Eidloth Dramaturgy: Carolin Losch, Christina Schlögl Cast: Boris Burgstaller, Elias Krischke, Marco Massafra, Jannik Mühlenweg, Sebastian Röhrle, Christiane Roßbach Directed by: Gianina Cărbunariu Set and costumes by: Dorothee Curio Music: [...]

Millennial History

Nov 5, GUEST PERFORMANCES FROM ABROAD|

5 November| 17:00 and 20:00 - Excelsior Theater In Millennial History, we relive impactful moments in recent history through the eyes of millennials, who were there when it happened. In interviews with musical journalist Andrea Voets, they reflect on the far-reaching consequences of the events on their lives & societies. BUY TICKETS [same_day_events_link] Artistic direction, journalism, research, interviews, concept and content: Andrea Voets Music, composition, voices & live-electronics: Andrea Voets, Luke Deane, Sarah Jeffery Directed by: Catinca Drăgănescu Mixing: Simos Lazaridis [...]

The Trap

Nov 8, GUEST PERFORMANCES FROM ABROAD|

8 November | 19:00 – I.L. Caragiale National Theatre Bucharest, Ion Caramitru Hall (Big Hall) Everybody talks about love: Serafima and Golubkov fall in love among ruins and refugees, General Hludov kills in war out of love for the empire, Stalin loves the actors and the writer Bulgakov, Bulgakov and Elena love each other unconditionally.... BUY TICKETS [same_day_events_link] By: Mihail Bulgakov Adapted for stage: Petru Hadârcă Cast: Mihail Afanasievici Bulgakov: Alexandru Leancă Elena Sergheevna Bulgakova: Diana Decuseară Serafima Vladimirovna Korzuhina: Corina Rotaru Serghei Pavlovici [...]

The Seagull

Hybrid territories, Nov 12, FRAGILE BORDERS|

12 November | 19:00 – I.L. Caragiale National Theatre Bucharest, Ion Caramitru Hall (Big Hall) The Seagull is a performance that reveals the backstage of theatre, the conflict between generations while confronting ideas and theatricalities that shake the beliefs and the stereotypes of the representation of characters on stage. BUY TICKETS [same_day_events_link] by: A.P. Cehov Translated by: Raluca Rădulescu Cast: Trigorin: Alexandru Potocean Sorin: Istvan Teglas Dorn: Emilian Oprea Shamraev: Richard Bovnoczki Polina: Florentina Țilea Arkadina: Irina Movilă Medvedenko: Ciprian Nicula/ [...]

Hang Up, Calls Waiting

Macro-histories. Fragmented societies, Nov 8, FLUID HISTORIES|

8 November | 21:00 – Odeon Theatre, Majestic Hall The most insignificant of things can become crucial in extreme situations. The decision to listen, to to say a kind work or to be patient for just one more minute can make the difference between life and... memory. #hangupcallswaiting is a meaningless and merciless line. This performance hits, cries, asks for help, but – most importantly – offers a voice where there is none. BUY TICKETS [same_day_events_link] By: Alexandra Felseghi Cast: Andreea [...]

Vinegar Tom

Macro-histories. Fragmented societies, Nov 8, FLUID HISTORIES|

8 November | 18:30 – Bulandra Theatre Bucharest, Liviu Ciulei Hall (Izvor) Vinegar Tom, a black comedy, inspired by historical events, which examines gender discrimination and the condition of women in a patriarchal society, written in the style of epic theater: with interferences of contemporary songs, acting as a critical commentary on the subject. IMPORTANT! Because of technical issues, the performance of VINEGAR TOM scheduled for tonight at 18.30 at Bulandra Theater, Liviu Ciulei Hall, will not have English subtitles, as was initially announced We apologize for this situation! BUY TICKETS [same_day_events_link] [...]

The Sparrow

Micro-histories. Broken families, Nov 7, FLUID HISTORIES|

7 November | 20:30 – Odeon Theatre, Majestic Hall Borrowing some elements from her personal life, Leta Popescu follows in The Sparrow the evolution from childhood to adulthood of a girl who grows up in an industrial town in post-communist Romania. Her growing up in the Țiglina IV neighborhood in Galați during the 1990 and 2000s, this performance actually talks about the childhood and teenage years of an entire generation, reflecting the challenges of personal growth in the wider picture of the difficulties of transition. BUY TICKETS [same_day_events_link] [...]

The Tower #nextlevel

Performative installations, online and VR productions, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, FRAGILE BORDERS|

9 – 13 November | 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00 – ARCUB, Bolților Hall For free access register at: [email protected] A one of a kind theatre-film experience in VR [same_day_events_link] By: Ionuț Sociu, Alex Mihăescu, Basca Theatre   Cast: Niko Becker, Robert Copoț, Alina Ilea, Giorgiana Rancov, Costa Tovarnițchii, Ana-Maria Ursu Directed by: Alex Mihăescu DOP: Cristian Ilea Costumes/ Set design: Lia Pfeiffer Music: Uțu Pascu Photo editing: Mihai Lazăr   Producer: Basca Theatre Duration: 52 min Not suitable under 14 [...]

Three Sisters

Micro-histories. Broken families, Nov 13, FLUID HISTORIES|

13 November | 19:00 – I.L. Caragiale National Theatre, Studio Hall „A long and sharp sound is etched in our minds. It’s the soundtrack of all the moments in which we could have been happy. In which our lives could have changed. It’s the sound of repeated failure written in capital letters on each and everyone’s forehead. A faint ringing that goes from the ear to the brain, and from the brain to the soul. Chekhov’s antiheroes make up the harshest study on happiness. Happiness. The happiness. The one that forgets [...]

Betrayal

Micro-histories. Broken families, Nov 10, FLUID HISTORIES|

10 November | 21:00 – Bulandra Theatre, Liviu Ciulei” Hall (Izvor) Betrayal is a poignant reenactment, in reversed order, of the shaping and the disintegration of the love triangle between Jerry – Emma – Robert. BUY TICKETS [same_day_events_link] By: Harold Pinter Translation and adaptation for stage: Bobi Pricop Cast: Emma: Elena Purea Robert: Richard Balint Jerry: Theo Marton The Waiter: Mihai Crăciun Directed by: Bobi Pricop Set design: Oana Micu Choreography, original music and sound design: Eduard Gabia Light design: Attila Kászoni [...]

The Walks

Performative installations, online and VR productions, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, FRAGILE BORDERS|

For access see the information below THE WALKS is a production designed like a smartphone app, a collection of 10 short audio performances created specifically for certain places in the city, and an invitation to discover the city surroundings and interact with them. „The Walks” by Rimini Protokoll is a collection of 10 short audio performances created for specific places in your city, an invitation to rediscover your surroundings and interact with them. Come experiment this performance-app in the NTF, get the free activation code by sending an e-mail to [email protected], [...]