THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
The event is performed in Turkish. It is not suitable for audiences who do not speak Turkish.
Directed by Mehmet Birkiye, Zorlu PSM production The Picture of Dorian Gray will have its premiere as part of the 30th Istanbul Theatre Festival. Making its debut as the festival’s closing performance, the play will continue to be staged at Zorlu PSM throughout the season.
In the manifesto he wrote for his only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde famously stated, “It is the spectator, and not life, that art really mirrors,” sharply criticizing Victorian readers. Rejecting the hypocritical and rigid morality of his time, Wilde sparked considerable controversy with the novel.
Drawing inspiration from these words, Kerem Kurdoğlu and Mehmet Birkiye reimagine the novel for the stage through a free adaptation, rewriting it by exploring the expressive possibilities of the performing arts. Perhaps, in doing so, they come even closer to the true spirit of the work, reaching deeper into its essence. This dark and fantastically compelling story also opens the door to philosophical discussions around beauty, lost youth, aestheticism, hedonism, sin, morality, and evil.
Featuring performances by Salih Bademci, Engin Hepileri, and Yiğit Sertdemir, this dynamic and highly engaging adaptation, which speaks profoundly to the people of today, awaits festival audiences.
The event is performed in Turkish. It is not suitable for audiences who do not speak Turkish.
Directed by Mehmet Birkiye, Zorlu PSM production The Picture of Dorian Gray will have its premiere as part of the 30th Istanbul Theatre Festival. Making its debut as the festival’s closing performance, the play will continue to be staged at Zorlu PSM throughout the season.
In the manifesto he wrote for his only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde famously stated, “It is the spectator, and not life, that art really mirrors,” sharply criticizing Victorian readers. Rejecting the hypocritical and rigid morality of his time, Wilde sparked considerable controversy with the novel.
Drawing inspiration from these words, Kerem Kurdoğlu and Mehmet Birkiye reimagine the novel for the stage through a free adaptation, rewriting it by exploring the expressive possibilities of the performing arts. Perhaps, in doing so, they come even closer to the true spirit of the work, reaching deeper into its essence. This dark and fantastically compelling story also opens the door to philosophical discussions around beauty, lost youth, aestheticism, hedonism, sin, morality, and evil.
Featuring performances by Salih Bademci, Engin Hepileri, and Yiğit Sertdemir, this dynamic and highly engaging adaptation, which speaks profoundly to the people of today, awaits festival audiences.
The Picture of Dorian Gray 90 min. | One Act
Written by Oscar Wilde Adapted by Kerem Kurdoğlu Directed by Mehmet Birkiye Set & Costume Design: Şirin Dağtekin Yenen Choreography: Tuğçe Ulugün Tuna Lighting Design: Cem Yılmazer Music: Fırat Akarcalı
Assistant Director: Gozel Rovshanova Production Coordinator: Elifnaz Öngören Production Supervisor: Umutsu Stage Manager: Ada Göktepe Voice Coach: Atilla Gündoğdu
Cast Salih Bademci, Engin Hepileri, Yiğit Sertdemir
Cansu Bahadır, Çağrı Özdoğan, Emre Yıldızlar, İlkin Öykü Fışkın, Koray Efe Yazgan, Songül Boztepe, Umur Berk Seven, Yasemin Aksel
Assistant Stage Manager: Başak Kırbaç Assistant Directors: Tuğba Toksöz, Ecegül Karadeniz Set & Costume Assistants: Aleyna Çakal, Esma Çelik
Production: Zorlu PSM Executive Production: Dolkun Production
Doors open at 20:00 and the event starts at 20:30.
Doors open at 20:00 and the event starts at 20:30.
The event is suitable for attendees aged 16 and over.
Guests under the age of 16 are not permitted to attend the event.
Guests are required to be at the venue entrance with their tickets at least 1 hour before the event start time.
No admission to the venue will be allowed after the event has started.
Zorlu PSM reserves the right to change the terms and conditions for purchasing discounted tickets.
Smoking is strictly prohibited in all indoor areas of Zorlu PSM. Guests who violate this rule will be removed from the venue without warning and will not be entitled to a ticket refund.
Zorlu PSM reserves the right to make changes to the event venue and/or event time.
Zorlu PSM reserves the right to refuse entry to individuals it deems unsuitable for the event, with a refund of the ticket price.
The event includes light effects and visuals that may not be suitable for individuals with epilepsy.
The seating arrangement may be subject to change in accordance with the regulations and official guidelines of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Bringing food and beverages into the event venue is prohibited.
Bringing cameras or photographic equipment into the event venue is prohibited.
Depending on the nature of the event, guests may be required to remain quiet and keep their phones switched off or on silent mode.
Smoking is strictly prohibited in all indoor areas of Zorlu PSM. Guests who violate this rule will be removed from the venue without warning and will not be entitled to a ticket refund.
Photography and video recording are prohibited during the performance. Guests who are recording will be warned by our staff using a laser pointer. Those who continue recording after the warning will be asked to leave the auditorium.
Everyone entering the event venue is required to have a ticket, regardless of age restrictions.
Suitcases and large backpacks are not permitted inside the event auditorium.
Guests are responsible for any belongings that are not left at the cloakroom.
Student tickets are limited in number and are valid only with a valid student ID. Student IDs must be presented to event staff on the day of the event.
Due to possible congestion at Zorlu Center before the event, guests arriving by private vehicle are advised to enter the venue at least 1 hour before the event to avoid delays at the parking area and valet service. Thank you for your understanding.
