Edition XIV
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The Murder of Gonzago
Thursday 21.05 | 18:00
3h 00 min (including a 15min break)
The country: Republic of Moldova
Location: "Eugène Ionesco" National Theater
Language: Romanian
A theatrical reflection on power, betrayal, and human fragility. Iordanov’s text transforms the stage into a space of confrontation between truth and illusion, where destiny plays out between light and darkness.
The Lesson
Friday 22.05 | 18:00
1h 30 min (without break)
The country: Ukraine
Location: "Eugène Ionesco" National Theater
Language: Ukrainian
The Lesson by Eugene Ionesco, directed by Alla Fedoryshyna at the Voskresinnia Academic Theatre, explores absurdity, power, and violence through a 90‑minute performance with live music and striking visual imagery.
HORSES AT THE WINDOW
Friday 22.05 | 20:00
2h 15 min (without break)
The country: Japan
Location: A.P. Chekhov State Russian Drama Theatre
Language: Japanese
"Horses at the Window" by Matei Vișniec, in the vision of Tokyo Theatre Company KAZE, explores the absurd and the fragility of life in the face of war. A poetic and visual performance that brings emotion and reflection on the human destiny to the stage.
Shards of Glass
Saturday 23.05 | 17:00
1h 20 min (without break)
The country: Romania
Location: “Mihai Eminescu” National Theatre
Language: Romanian
A poetry and music performance by the State Jewish Theatre, featuring Maia Morgenstern and an outstanding cast. Shards of Mirror explores the painful yet fascinating fragments of truth, reflected as in a shattered mirror.
HAGAKURE
Saturday 23.05 | 20:00
50 min (without break)
The country: Japan
Location: "Eugène Ionesco" National Theater
Language: Japanese
“HAGAKURE”, created by Katsumi Sakakura and inspired by the writings of Yamamoto Tsunetomo, is a performance that brings samurai philosophy to the stage through contemporary dance, music, and powerful visual imagery. An artistic experience that blends tradition and modernity.
EDMOND (Night Performance) 18+
Sunday 24.05 | 00:30
1h 45 min (without break)
The country: Republic of Moldova
Location: "Eugène Ionesco" National Theater
Language: Romanian
An intense exploration of alienation and despair in a dehumanized world, where violence and freedom confront each other in a provocative theatrical experience.
THE TAIKOIST (Traditional Japanese Drums)
Sunday 24.05 | 15:00
1h 00 min (without break)
The country: Japan/Germany
Location: A.P. Chekhov State Russian Drama Theatre
An explosion of energy and rhythm, where traditional Japanese drums become the voice of the spirit. The ancestral sound merges with contemporary force, creating an intense visual and sonic experience pulsing with vitality.
Larscott Gig’s Zoo Garden
Sunday 24.05 | 17:00
2h 10 min (without break)
The country: Japan
Location: “Mihai Eminescu” National Theatre
Language: Japanese
A theatrical adventure full of imagination, where fantastic creatures and visual symbols meet in a poetic universe. The performance transforms the stage into a dream garden, between playfulness and reflection.
The Life of Hokusai
Sunday 24.05 | 20:00
50 min (without break)
The country: Japan
Location: "Eugène Ionesco" National Theater
Language: Japanese
A visual and sonic journey through the universe of Japanese painter Hokusai, where contemporary dance and powerful imagery evoke the artist’s creative spirit and his bond with nature and infinity.
Miss Julie
Monday 25.05 | 18:00
1h 05 min (without break)
The country: Republic of Korea
Location: "Eugène Ionesco" National Theater
Language: Korean
An intense drama about desire, power, and social differences, where the tension between characters turns into a dance of raw emotions. The performance explores human fragility and strength with scenic intensity.
Helver’s Night
Tuesday 26.05 | 18:00
1h 10 min (without break)
The country: Georgia
Location: “Mihai Eminescu” National Theatre
Language: Georgian
An intimate tragedy about human fragility in the face of violence and history. The tense atmosphere reveals fear, love, and despair, transforming the stage into a space of emotional confrontation.
Welcome to My Home
Tuesday 26.05 | 20:00
1h 00 min (without break)
The country: Republic of Korea
Location: "Eugène Ionesco" National Theater
Language: Korean
A choreographic exploration of intimacy and vulnerability, where dance becomes the language of hidden emotions. Strong yet delicate movements reveal the tension between personal space and openness to others.
An Enemy of the People
Wednesday 27.05 | 18:00
2h 20 min (including a 15min break)
The country: Romania
Location: “Mihai Eminescu” National Theatre
Language: Romanian
A dramatic confrontation about truth, corruption, and the fragility of democracy. The modern adaptation transforms Ibsen’s play into an intense dialogue about individual power and community pressure.
Medea Material
Wednesday 27.05 | 21:00
1h 00 min (without break)
The country: Turkey
Location: "Eugène Ionesco" National Theater
Language: Turkish
An intense reinterpretation of the ancient myth, where passion and violence turn into powerful theatrical images. Heiner Müller’s text becomes a scenic ritual about destiny, sacrifice, and the destructive force of love.
The Indifferent Lover
Thursday 28.05 | 18:00
45 min (without break)
The country: Azerbaidjan
Location: “Mihai Eminescu” National Theatre
Language: Azerbaijani
A subtle exploration of love and indifference, where the fragility of emotions is revealed through refined theatrical gestures. The performance transforms affective tension into scenic poetry full of intensity.
Category B Goddesses
Thursday 28.05 | 19:30
1h 20 min (without break)
The country: Romania
Location: "Eugène Ionesco" National Theater
Language: Romanian
A theatrical satire full of humor and irony, where mythology meets contemporary reality. Female characters become the mirror of fragility and strength, in a scenic game that provokes and amuses.
The Life, Death and Resurrection of Mr. Valentin Ionescu
Friday 29.05 | 18:00
2h 15 min (without break)
The country: Romania
Location: “Mihai Eminescu” National Theatre
Language: Romanian
A theatrical meditation on destiny and human fragility, where death and rebirth intertwine in an intense scenic ritual, full of symbols and powerful emotions.
The Exit of Masks
Friday 29.05 | 20:30
1h 00 min (without break)
The country: Côte d’Ivoire
Location: "Eugène Ionesco" National Theater
A vibrant scenic ritual, where African dance and music reveal the strength of community and the symbolism of masks. The performance transforms tradition into an intense experience, full of energy and emotion.
FAMILY CELEBRATION (Women in D minor & The Long Christmas Dinner)
Saturday 30.05 | 18:00
1h 00 min (without break)
The country: Ukraine
Location: “Mihai Eminescu” National Theatre
Language: Ukrainian
A choreographic performance that transforms tradition and memory into visual poetry. Dance evokes the fragility of relationships, the joy and melancholy of celebrations, in an intense and emotional atmosphere.
HAUTE COUTURE
Saturday 30.05 | 19:30
1h 00 min (without break)
The country: France
Location: "Eugène Ionesco" National Theater
A celebration of elegance and identity through dance, where movements become living fabrics. The performance transforms fashion into a vibrant scenic language, full of strength, refinement, and expressiveness.