KAYIP EL
08 DECEMBER - 09 DECEMBER
The event is performed in Turkish. It is not suitable for audiences who do not speak Turkish.
Martin McDonagh’s A Behanding in Spokane follows Carmichael as he spends several hours in a hotel room searching for his left hand, which has been missing for years. Having lost his hand in childhood, Carmichael has spent decades travelling across America in search of it. One day, two young con artists, Toby and Marilyn, claim to have the hand he is looking for in an attempt to swindle him out of money. What begins as a minor scam soon spirals out of control. When Mervyn, the hotel receptionist, gets caught up in the events, four seemingly very different characters find themselves trapped in the same room. As the story unfolds around the missing hand, their loneliness, fears, lies and pasts gradually come to light.
Using absurd situations and dark humour, McDonagh exposes the difficulties people face in connecting with one another, their search for belonging and their sense of incompleteness.
On the surface, A Behanding in Spokane may seem like a story about a con, but at its core, it questions how far we should go in pursuit of what we have lost. The play explores far more than the physical absence of a limb, examining how people carry the missing pieces of their lives, how these absences shape their identities, and whether what we seek is truly what we have lost. Masterfully blending dark comedy with tragedy, the play stands among McDonagh’s most absurd yet deeply human works.
Duration: 80 minutes
The event is performed in Turkish. It is not suitable for audiences who do not speak Turkish.
Martin McDonagh’s A Behanding in Spokane follows Carmichael as he spends several hours in a hotel room searching for his left hand, which has been missing for years. Having lost his hand in childhood, Carmichael has spent decades travelling across America in search of it. One day, two young con artists, Toby and Marilyn, claim to have the hand he is looking for in an attempt to swindle him out of money. What begins as a minor scam soon spirals out of control. When Mervyn, the hotel receptionist, gets caught up in the events, four seemingly very different characters find themselves trapped in the same room. As the story unfolds around the missing hand, their loneliness, fears, lies and pasts gradually come to light.
Using absurd situations and dark humour, McDonagh exposes the difficulties people face in connecting with one another, their search for belonging and their sense of incompleteness.
On the surface, A Behanding in Spokane may seem like a story about a con, but at its core, it questions how far we should go in pursuit of what we have lost. The play explores far more than the physical absence of a limb, examining how people carry the missing pieces of their lives, how these absences shape their identities, and whether what we seek is truly what we have lost. Masterfully blending dark comedy with tragedy, the play stands among McDonagh’s most absurd yet deeply human works.
Duration: 80 minutes
Doors open at 20:00 and the performance starts at 20:30.
• Zorlu PSM reserves the right to make changes to the event venue, programme and schedule.
• This event is suitable for participants aged 16 and over.
• Regardless of age restrictions, all guests entering the venue must hold a valid ticket.
• Doors open at 20:00 and the performance starts at 20:30.
• Late admission is not permitted once the performance has started. Guests are kindly requested to take their seats before the scheduled start time.
Tickets & Admission • Each ticket is valid for one person only and grants admission to the event.
• Zorlu PSM reserves the right to verify the identity of guests upon entry. Only a valid ID card, driver's licence or passport will be accepted. Screenshots or digital images of identification documents will not be accepted.
• For security reasons, bag checks and security screening may be carried out at the entrance. Guests who refuse to comply with security procedures may be denied entry.
• Discounted tickets offered exclusively to Garanti BBVA Genç customers may only be used by eligible Garanti BBVA Genç customers. Identification will be checked upon entry. Ticket holders who do not meet the eligibility requirements will not be admitted.
• Guests using discounted tickets must present valid proof of eligibility upon entry. If valid documentation cannot be provided, the organiser reserves the right to request payment of the price difference to a full-price ticket or to refuse admission.
• Zorlu PSM reserves the right to refuse admission where deemed necessary.
Venue Guidelines
• Outside food and beverages are not permitted inside the venue, as food and beverages are available for purchase within Zorlu PSM.
• Unless otherwise specified by the organiser, professional cameras, photographic equipment and professional audio or video recording equipment are not permitted inside the venue.
• Unless otherwise specified by the organiser, photography, audio recording and video recording during the performance are strictly prohibited.
• Guests are kindly requested not to use mobile phones or other electronic devices during the performance in order to avoid disrupting the experience of other attendees. Guests found recording the performance will be warned by venue staff using a laser pointer. Those who continue recording after the warning may be removed from the auditorium.
• Sharp objects, flammable, combustible or explosive materials, and any other items that may pose a security risk are prohibited inside the venue.
• Smoking is prohibited in all designated non-smoking areas of Zorlu PSM.
• Cloakroom service is available. Zorlu PSM accepts no responsibility for personal belongings that are not deposited in the cloakroom.
• Zorlu PSM accepts no responsibility for lost, stolen or forgotten personal belongings. Found items will be handled in accordance with Zorlu PSM's Lost Property Procedure.
• Large suitcases and bulky items are not permitted inside the venue.
• Zorlu PSM reserves the right to remove from the venue any person who violates the event guidelines, disrupts the experience of other guests or compromises the safety and security of the event.
Health & Safety
• Some performances may include intense lighting, lasers, strobe lighting or visual effects that may not be suitable for individuals with epilepsy.
• In the event of an emergency, all guests must follow the instructions of security personnel and event staff.
• Zorlu PSM reserves the right to remove from the venue, without refund, any person who violates the event guidelines, disrupts the experience of other guests or compromises the safety and security of the event.
Photography & Recording
• Photographs, video and audio recordings may be taken by Zorlu PSM and/or the organiser during the event.
• By attending the event, guests acknowledge and agree that photographs, video and audio recordings in which they may appear may be used by Zorlu PSM and/or the organiser for promotional, advertising, marketing and corporate communication purposes.
Food & Beverage
• Taş Bar and the Bites & Beats area, featuring Focamia, Ppang, Rancero and The Grungy, are available before and after the performance without the need for a reservation.
• Guests who wish to dine at Cheers Restaurant before the event are kindly advised to make a reservation by calling +90 212 912 37 76, subject to table availability.
Transportation
• Zorlu PSM is directly accessible via Gayrettepe Metro Station on the M2 Yenikapı–Hacıosman Metro Line. Guests are encouraged to use public transportation whenever possible.
• Guests arriving by private vehicle are advised to arrive at least one hour before the performance to allow sufficient time for parking and valet services due to potential congestion at Zorlu Center before the event.
