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30th Istanbul Theatre Festival program

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The 30th Istanbul Theatre Festival, organized by İKSV and curated by Mehmet Birkiye, is scheduled to run from October 22 to December 3. Sponsored by Koç Holding Energy Group, the festival emphasizes the relationship between literature and the performing arts, featuring six adaptations of classic and contemporary literary works, including pieces inspired by J.M. Coetzee and Tolstoy. The program includes 17 theater, performance, and dance shows from both Turkish and international artists. Notable international productions include ‘Requiem’ by Dmitry Krymov from the Klaipėda Drama Theatre and ‘Lacrima’, written and directed by Caroline Guiela Nguyen, which explores the global production chain of a wedding dress using various languages and sign language. The festival officially commenced with ‘Lacrima’ at the Zorlu PSM Turkcell Stage. Other featured works include ‘Bir Çeyiz Sözleşmesi’ (A Dowry Contract), directed by Murat Daltaban, Daltaban. This production, written by Elif Özge and inspired by a 129-year-old archival marriage document from Yeniköy, will be performed at the Yeniköy Panayia Church on October 30, October 31, and November 1, featuring actors such as Metin Akdülger and Gizem Güçlü. The play is scheduled to continue its run at the same venue following the festival. Other notable entries include ‘Leaning Tree’ (Rüzgâr Ağacı) by Fernando Melo, a collaboration between the Istanbul State Opera and Ballet and MDTistanbul inspired by painter Vilhelm Hammershøi. MDTistanbul, and ‘Kafes Arkası Günahkarları: Silahşör Kızı Rabia Hanım.’ In addition to stage productions, the festival features dance performances by the Netherlands Dance Theater 2 (NDT 2), workshops, masterclasses, and literary discussions. Events are hosted at various locations, including Zorlu PSM, Harbiye Muhsin Ertuğrul Stage, and Paribu Art.

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