Lake Van, Eastern Turkey. Meryem, a fifteen-year-old rape victim, is accused of shaming her family. Cemal, her cousin, is tasked with an honour killing. But their journey takes an unexpected turn when they encounter Irfan, a troubled professor in search of a new life... In the award-winning Bliss, Zulfu Livaneli pits tradition against modernity, East against West, and weaves an extraordinary story along the dividing lines of modern-day Turkey. This brand new musical adaptation blends traditional forms with authentic Anatolian instruments. Arcola Artistic Director Mehmet Ergen directs the world premiere production, playing in London for 3 nights only prior to a European tour.T01705115934Performed in Turkish with English surtitles. Contains references to sexual violence.Producer Talimhane Tiyatrosu. Producer Arcola Theatre. Director Mehmet Ergen. Lyrics Ezgi Erol (additional lyrics). Lyrics Ezgi Erol (lyrics in Turkish). Translation Aysil Aksehirli. Translation Mehmet Ergen. Music Karl Lewkowicz (musical supervisor). Lighting Richard Williamson. Sound Neil McKeown. Costume Gul Sager. Producer Lerzan Pamir. Performer Tuncay Cagil. Performer Zeynep Er. Performer Ezgi Erol. Performer Hakan Guner. Performer Serhat Tutumluer. Performer Sibel Tuzun. | |
| 30 Mar 17 to 1 Apr 17 | Arcola, Inner London :: V1422226940 listing details L1725359764 |
