A new twenty… and four is set in the last week of September!
For the second year in a row, “Small Theater Company” and Drama Theater “Racho Stoyanov” – Gabrovo challenge Gabrovo residents and guests of the city to embark on the 24-hour marathon adventure Theater-24. The event, unanimously awarded by the audience and jury for the best cultural event in Gabrovo for 2023.
We have prepared a brand new 24-hour program without interruption from 6:00 PM on Friday, 27.09 to 6:00 PM on Saturday, 28.09: interactive performances, stand-up comedy, creative meetings, studios and workshops.
Gabrovo, Sq. “Vazrazhdane” 2, the building of the Aprilov-Palauzov community center and its surroundings
Admission is free.
For performances marked with *, advance reservations are required due to limited capacity. Follow the event for more information.
This year we are bringing a whole team of theater marathoners from the Czech Republic – the Continuo theatre troupe, which will be performing for the first time in front of a Bulgarian audience!
Free night Theaterbuses are available in the city again. Expect a route and schedule soon.
PROGRAMME:
27.09 (Friday)
18:00 – Evening Kaleidoscope – attractions and audience welcome in the Main Lobby
18:45 – Official Opening, Main Stage
19:00 – 20:40 – “Mercury” – a one-man show by Dimitar Zhivkov, produced by “Credi Arte” Production House, Main Stage
21:00 – 22:20 – Improtheatre – a theatrical performance by Ha-ha-ha Impro, Main Stage
22:30 – 23:30 – The Dumb Optimist – a comedy show with Yavor Borisov, Aleko Konstantinov Satirical Theatre, Main Stage
23:30 – 00:00 – Juciegroove – interactive dance performance by Karakashyan & Artists, Red Lobby
28.09 (Saturday)
00:00 – 01:10 – Dirty Tales – The Envelope for Stories (Postbox for Tales), Main Stage
01:00 – 02:30 – Solo Playback Theatre – interactive performance by Vasil Spasov with music by Stanimira Teneva – AMIRA, Underground
02:30 – 03:30 – Beautiful Illusion – the MagiComic Show by Yuri Zakharyev, Red Lobby
03:30 – 04:00 – Wartime Tales – a theatrical performance by the Cultural Institute of Armenians in Europe, Underground Stage
04:00 – 07:00
– Dances of the 20th Century – interactive dance animation by Sofia Georgieva, Red Lobby
– Theatre-Music Jam Session – with artists and guests
– Midnight Promenade – a theatrical performance by Small Theatre Company and Male Male Theatre
07:00 – 08:00 – Coffee with the Artists – a morning chat with participants in the marathon programme, Red Lobby
08:00 – Like the Actors – morning actor warm-up, Main Stage
09:00 – 11:30 – VR Corner – extended and virtual reality installations by VAR LAB, First Floor Lobby
09:30 – 10:00 – Tales for Contemplation – illustration exhibition /opening/, Katina Peeva, Red Lobby
10:00 – 11:00 – Grandpa Pulls a Turnip – a puppet musical by Male-Male Theatre, Little Bear Garden
10:50 – 11:30 – Games of Joy – animation for children and adults by Small Theatre Company, Little Bear Garden
11:30 – 12:00 – More Than Magic – puppet and illusion performance by Theatre Trio, Little Bear Garden
12:00 – 12:40 – Puppet-Making Creative Workshop by Art Land Theatre, Little Bear Garden
12:10 – Beyond the Spotlight – meeting of artists and producers from state and independent theatres, Red Lobby
12:40 – 13:20 – The Sorcerer’s Legacy – interactive theatrical fairytale adventure by Manuela Sarkissian, Little Bear Garden
13:20 – 14:00 – Colorful Rug – workshop for children and adults by Theatre Trio, Little Bear Garden
14:00 – 14:40 – Little Music Shop – by Zdrava Kamenova with music by Dimo Stoyanov – P.I.F. – puppet show by Art Land Theatre, Little Bear Garden
14:40 – 15:20 – The World of Marionettes – a performance with trick marionettes by Grande Lupo Bulgaro, Teodor Borisov, Little Bear Garden
15:30 – 16:30 – Balloon Workshop with Kole Kitanov, Little Bear Garden
16:00 – 17:00 – Hic Sunt Dracones – a theatrical performance (physical, puppet, and object theatre) by Continuo Theatre – Czech Republic, House of Culture (Bulgarian premiere)
17:00 – 18:00 In Principle – monodrama, Adriana Dimova, Gabrovo Drama Theatre, Main Stage (premiere)
We are expecting all marathoners with Olympic spirit and many surprises in the building of Chitalishte “Aprilov-Palauzov – 1861”, 2 “Vazrazhdane” Square.
Organizer: Small Theatre Company
Partner: Gabrovo Drama Theatre
With the financial support of the “Culture” Program – Gabrovo Municipality and the Ministry of Culture.
