22 October | 17:00 and 21:00 – Odeon Theatre, Majestic Hall
Marin Sorescu’s literature is a landmark of Romanian culture, with an expressive power that captures the tragicomedy of the human condition. Jonah, directed by Silviu Purcărete, transforms this play into a poetic meditation on meaning, suffering, and rebirth. The result is a profound theatrical experience that invites the audience to an authentic encounter with the beauty of nature and the mystery of divinity.
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By: Marin Sorescu
Cast:
Jonah: Adrian Matioc
And with: Veronica Arizancu, Liviu Vlad, Eduard Pătrașcu
Directed by: Silviu Purcărete
Set and light design: Dragoș Buhagiar
Original music: Vasile Șirli
Produced by: „Radu Stanca” National Theatre Sibiu and Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre
Recommended age: general audience
Duration: 1h 15min (no interval)
In Romanian with English surtitles
Marin Sorescu’s literature is not only a point of reference in Romanian culture but also a true linguistic and stylistic heritage that distills some of the most profound dimensions of the Romanian soul. This distinctiveness, so recognizable in his writings, where humor arising from woe intertwines with a sharp observation of the human condition, reaches the peak of its collaborative history in the marvellous metaphor-play Jonah, which, thanks to the talent of Silviu Purcărete, promises to be nothing short of a theatrical miracle.
This “cathedral of the soul” stands as a declaration of love both to Romanian spirituality and to how the history of this people has sought to find balance through reconciliation with the universe and with nature, while also embracing the beauty and refinement of Japanese culture, which Purcărete approaches with his characteristic aesthetic precision.
This non-conformist adaptation of Sorescu’s play thus carries the force of a universal existential experience, inviting audiences from every corner of the world to share in a spiritual communion that brings us closer to the primal energies of nature, where divinity reveals itself. What awaits us is a truly special theatrical experience: an intercultural dialogue that unites two worlds—different in appearance yet deeply similar in spirit—while offering an exceptional scenic construction that we invite you to discover with an open heart, in the hope of finding the same peace and grace inspired by the pure beauty of nature.
Photos: Alexandru Condurache
