We begin February with stories that inspire, relax or invite reflection, about the world we live in or about universes in which the real intertwines with the imaginary, and each new encounter with the theatre will bring with it the discovery of profound aspects of the human condition, authentic emotions and new perspectives, meant to bring us closer to one another and to remind us of the power of art to transform and to give meaning to reality.
BEKKANKO – Thursday, 5 February, 6:30 PM, Imaginario Animation Theatre Hall
Yuki, a blind girl raised solely by her father, faces the daily cruelties of some members of the community to which she belongs. At the top of the mountain at the foot of which the village where Yuki lives is located, there lives Bekkanko, a shy, sensitive little demon completely lacking the ability to do harm. Instead of inspiring fear, his presence brings laughter and compassion. When Bekkanko’s and Yuki’s paths cross, an unexpected bond forms between the two, transcending the boundaries of their different worlds, and Bekkanko makes the courageous decision to help the girl regain her sight.
THE NIGHT ALIVE – Friday, 6 February, 6:30 PM, „Toma Caragiu” Theatre Hall (studio show)
Oscillating between drama and comedy, „The Night Alive” is a story about lonely people who, without knowing it, are searching for a ray of light in the darkness. In a messy room in Dublin, Tommy, a man past his prime, tries to find purpose after distancing himself from his family and lives from one day to the next, alongside his friend, Doc.
When Aimee, a mysterious young woman, appears in his life, Tommy sees in her a possible chance for change. But the past cannot easily be left behind, and hope is constantly threatened by the harsh reality of life.
„The Night Alive” is not just a character study, but also a mirror of a generation trying to find meaning in everyday chaos, a show about small heroism, unexpected connections and human fragility.
IN-LAWS FROM TIRANA – Saturday, 7 February, 6:30 PM, „Toma Caragiu” Theatre Hall
A few days before the Easter holidays, Liza, the daughter of a wealthy couple living in a city in central Greece, returns from England with her partner, Alfred, a young student met in London, whom she wishes to introduce to her parents. The family enthusiasm quickly diminishes once they discover that Alfred is not English, but Albanian. When his parents also make their appearance, the entire situation gets complicated and triggers a series of comic events that reveal the true nature of the characters. This performance is Sold Out.
A BRILLIANT IDEA – Sunday, 8 February, 6:30 PM, „Toma Caragiu” Theatre Hall
The play tells the story of Arnaud and Marion, a couple in search of a new apartment, who turn for help to Cedric, a charming real estate agent who arouses in Arnaud the suspicion of Marion’s infidelity. A happy coincidence makes Arnaud meet, in the metro, Thomas, Cedric’s lookalike, a moment that prompts him to devise an outlandish plan: Thomas will play the role of the real estate agent, discrediting him in front of Marion. The plan seems perfect, only that things are not so simple, and a series of unforeseen events terribly complicates the situation: Cedric and Thomas accidentally meet at Arnaud’s house, and the confusion is amplified with the appearance of Jules, Thomas’s twin brother. Who could face such a tangle? This performance is Sold Out.
CALIPH STORK – Sunday, 8 February, 11:00 AM, Imaginario Animation Theatre Hall
A captivating show, in which magical adventures, mysteries and suspense will not be missing, „Caliph Stork” brings to the stage the story of Caliph Rasid and his vizier, Mansor, who try to recover their human appearance after they were transformed into storks by the malevolent sorcerer Kasnur.
A staging that highlights the importance of friendship, loyalty and wisdom in overcoming life’s obstacles. The physical transformations and symbolic trials the characters go through are an allegory of spiritual evolution and self-discovery. „Caliph Stork” brings to the stage an emblematic story, for spectators of all ages, who will be carried into a world where magic and adventure coexist harmoniously.
Tickets are available at the Box Office of the „Toma Caragiu” Theatre Ploiești, telephone 0244.522.774, or online, by accessing the Performance Programme section on the website www.teatruploiesti.ro.