NTF in Press
Roundtable Discussion (Performative readings on texts by European and local playwriters)
27 October | 11:00 – UNITER, Savart Restaurant FREE ENTRY, subject to availability Roundtable Discussion on the creation process of a performance Participants: Lola Blasco, José Padilla and Antonio Castro Guijosa (authors to the Spanish texts that have been translated and read during NTF) Teona Galgoțiu, Cornelia Iordache, Andrei Radu, Daria Ancuța and Ioana Toloargă (Romanian playwrights selected as a result of the playwriting competition organized by the Festival) Petro Ionescu, Elise Wilk and Bogdan Georgescu (selectors of the competition and mentors of the [...]
STUDIO NTF33
With the intention of making as much attractive content about the National Theatre Festival as possible available for theatre lovers, a new "entry" in NTF has been developed – STUDIO NTF33, happening both in between October 16-20th, and October 21-30th, from 12:00 to 13:00 o'clock. Studio NTF33 is taking place at the UNITER headquarters.
Cultural Consumption Barometer 2022. Cultural participation and democratic perspectives (Release)
29 October | 11:00 – ARCUB, Coloane Hall FREE ENTRY, subject to availability National Institute for Cultural Research and Training (INCFC) is releasing the Cultural Consumption Barometer 2022. Cultural participation and democratic perspectives during NTF 2023. Counting 18 editions, the largest study on a national level, that measures the habits of culture consumers, is back after a three year's break due to the social and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. A NTF Event Coordinators of the study and people presenting the release: conf. [...]
NEXT ON STAGE. Perspectives on stage design, 3rd edition – Creative Lab (day 3)
21 October | 11:00 – 17:00 ARCUB, Coloane Hall FREE ENTRY, subject to availability The conference wishes to highlight the different aspects of the collaboration between the stage designer and the other creatives that take part in establishing the stage visuals. A NTF event Curators: Viorica Petrovici, Iuliana Gherghescu, Elena Belciu Moderator: Adrian Damian Coordinator: OISTAT Romania – International Organisation of Stage Designers, Technicians and Theatre Architects The subjects discussed in this conference relate to the general NTF 2023 theme – <em>Sensitive Labs </em>and follow concepts [...]
NEXT ON STAGE. Perspectives on stage design, 3rd edition – Creative Lab (day 2)
21 October | 14:00 – 17:30 ARCUB, Coloane Hall FREE ENTRY, subject to availability The conference wishes to highlight the different aspects of the collaboration between the stage designer and the other creatives that take part in establishing the stage visuals. A NTF event Curators: Viorica Petrovici, Iuliana Gherghescu, Elena Belciu Moderator: Adrian Damian Coordinator: OISTAT Romania – International Organisation of Stage Designers, Technicians and Theatre Architects The subjects discussed in this conference relate to the general NTF 2023 theme – Sensitive Labs and follow concepts [...]
Gertrude
29 October | 19:00 – I.L. Caragiale National Theatre Bucharest, Studio Hall This rewriting of the puzzling Danish prince Hamlet's story, from playwright Radu F. Alexandru's perspective, shatters many of the uncertainties left behind by Great Will's play, giving unsuspected meanings and features to its famous characters. GET TICKETS [same_day_events_link] By: Radu F. Alexandru Cast: Gertrude: Claudiu Bleonţ Claudius: Mircea Rusu Hamlet: Marius Manole Horatio: Alexandru Potocean The Spirit: Marius Bodochi Polonius: Paul Chiribuță Ophelia: Lari Giorgescu Directed by: Silviu [...]
Gertrude
28 October | 19:00 – I.L. Caragiale National Theatre Bucharest, Studio Hall This rewriting of the puzzling Danish prince Hamlet’s story, from playwright Radu F. Alexandru’s perspective, shatters many of the uncertainties left behind by Great Will’s play, giving unsuspected meanings and features to its famous characters. CUMPĂRĂ BILETE [same_day_events_link] By: Radu F. Alexandru Cast: Gertrude: Claudiu Bleonţ Claudius: Mircea Rusu Hamlet: Marius Manole Horatio: Alexandru Potocean The Spirit: Marius Bodochi Polonius: Paul Chiribuță Ophelia: Lari Giorgescu Directed by: [...]
Theatre Books in NTF33
A theatre book fair – a true marathon of new editorial product releases and presentations within the performing arts, following meetings, discussions, questions, answers – makes up a significant component of the National Theatre Festival, counting its 33rd edition this year.
The little coin purse with two coins
25 October | 09:00 – Secondary School no. 162 Closed event The little coin purse with two coins is an interactive musical show, and at the same time, it is an excellent opportunity to rediscover a story written over a century ago. The audience will find itself in the colourful universe of the mythical village, where a local lord is way too abstinent, the coachman is too lazy, the cook is far too severe and of course the rooster is just mischievous. [...]
Sit Down or Fall
26 October | 12:00 – Secondary School no. 96 Closed event About what it means to suffer from epilepsy and how it is to make others understand that a disorder is not a disgrace. The event is part of Educational NTF: Performances in secondary and high schools Based on: Bogdan Munteanu Stage adaptation: Bogdan Munteanu, Daniela Șilindean Cast: Ciprian: George Cocoș Iulia, TV Host, Adriana, Dispatch: Ioana Corban Grandma, Pîpîtî, Saleswoman, Cleaning agent, Doctor: Liliana Mavriș Vârlan Mază, Gina, Becky: Ionela Arvinte [...]
Vulnerable
23 October | 11:00 – Eli Radu Technological High School Closed event What can happen when you look back at emotional or physical abuse moments from back when you were little and everything seemed big? But when you look back at childhood violence? How do you carry the marks left on you? And how do you talk about it now with your parents? These are some questions we started from into this journey-performance through generations, through emotional heritage, and tender and healing words. The [...]
Point Nemo
24 October | 12:00 – Masca Theatre, Studio Hall Closed event In a future not too far from now, in the middle of a climate change crisis, a disaster travel agency is speculating the idea that, from here on, we can start a fresh new world. The event is part of Educational NTF: Performances in secondary and high schools By: Alexandra Caras, Selma Dragoș, Catinca Drăgănescu, Oana Hodade, Mihai Păcurar, Adonis Tanța Dramaturgy: Selma Dragoș and Catinca Drăgănescu Performers: Alexandra Caras, Selma Dragoș, Oana [...]