THEATRE

The event is performed in Turkish. It is not suitable for audiences who do not speak Turkish.

Onur Ünlü’s “Güneşin Oğlu” is being adapted for the stage! Considered one of the most distinctive films in Turkish cinema, “Güneşin Oğlu,” written and directed by Onur Ünlü, is brought to the stage as a Zorlu PSM production with a powerful cast of master actors and emerging talents. Adapting the darkly comic universe of the original film for theatre, “Güneşin Oğlu” meets theatre lovers in a brand-new form.

The play stars İbrahim Selim, Deniz Celiloğlu, İlayda Alişan, Beyti Engin, Ali Yoğurtcuoğlu, and Zeynep Kankonde, joined by Efekan Can, Sergen Özdemir, Ilgaz Kaya, and Selin Beliz Şahan. Having spent his entire life waiting for a miracle, Fikri Şemsigil finally experiences one and discovers that he is the “Son of the Sun.” Yet, contrary to his expectations, this miracle completely turns his life upside down. Fikri Bey’s spirit now moves in and out of the bodies of the people around him. Eventually, he realizes that in order to free himself from the miracle he once longed for, he must pursue the truth. Events spiral out of control. But what will happen to the beautiful young woman living in the apartment across the street? Directed jointly by Onur Ünlü and Nagihan Gürkan, the play features a unique stage language in which the actors create their own spaces on stage, maintaining a relentless pace from beginning to end. “Güneşin Oğlu” premieres on December 5 at the Zorlu PSM Turkcell Platinum Stage.

Single act / 90 minutes

The event is performed in Turkish. It is not suitable for audiences who do not speak Turkish.

A company meeting room: four candidates attending a job interview go through mysterious tests, each trying to outdo the others and secure the position. Written in 2003 by Jordi Galceran, the play exposes the ruthless side of today’s corporate world and brought the author international acclaim. Semaver Kumpanya’s long-running repertoire piece The Method returns to the stage in the company’s 23rd year, after more than a decade on its lineup.

Single act / 2 hours

The event is performed in Turkish. It is not suitable for audiences who do not speak Turkish.

In partnership with Afife Tiyatro and Zorlu PSM, at Zorlu PSM Turkcell Sahnesi throughout the new season.

"To be a woman in this world: If you want to exist, you must burn. While burning, you must light the way for those who follow you. You must sacrifice yourself."

"Afife is a light, a symbol who has inspired generations of theatre artists and courageous women, guiding the way through dark times like a lighthouse. This is a contemporary interpretation of Afife’s rebellion against a system that forbade women from taking the stage and being seen, and of her wholehearted desire to exist on stage. Set backstage at a multicultural theatre troupe in occupied Istanbul, whose front line is the stage itself…"

Duration: 120 minutes, one act.

Afife is a fictional theatre company’s story, inspired by the life of Afife Jale.

What happens when grief spills into everything around you? A magical realism theatre comedy about loss and the unexpected ways we cope when life falls apart. Inspired by 40+ real-life stories gathered through a social media callout, Deluge blurs imagination with reality and physicality as one woman finds her inner world tipping sideways into ladders, Komodo dragons, and a thousand kilos of jam.

Deluge will be on 25 September at the Zorlu PSM %100 Studio stage as part of the 8th Istanbul Fringe Festival.

★★★★★ “Flares is a beast of a performer, funny, multitalented, physically impressive” - Binge Fringe

★★★★½ “Life-affirming piece that leaves a lasting impression” - A Young(ish) Perspective

★★★★ “Intense physicality and irresistible charm” - British Theatre Guide

★★★★ “Incredibly beautifully written” - Spy in the Stalls

★★★★ “I am totally absorbed” - Bouquets and Brickbats

CREATIVE TEAM:

Conceived and performed by Gabi Flares

Directed by Andrea Maciel

Dramaturgy by Andrea Maciel and Gabi Flares

Video Projection Consultancy by Julio Parente

Costume Designer by Anouk Van der Zee

Sound Design and Original Music by Lily Rae

Piano Compositions by Gabi Flares, Lily Rae and Thiago Vivas

Associate director: Maddie Maycok

The event is performed in Turkish. It is not suitable for audiences who do not speak Turkish.

An old armchair, a bench by the sea, the terrace of their childhood home. Two sisters. A confrontation seeping through time.

“Are we really going to become strangers like this? Everyone is gone, Asiye. It’s just the two of us now.”

Age Limit: 16+ Duration: One Act / 75 min

The event is performed in Turkish. It is not suitable for audiences who do not speak Turkish.

“One night, one table, a lifetime story…”

The gazino lights come on. The glittering stage calls you in. The moment you step through the door, you are no longer simply an audience member; you take your seat at the table and find yourself at the very heart of the story.

With Ladies and Gentlemen Dario Moreno: A Gazino Story, award-winning artist Kosta Kortidis, who received the Best Actor awards at the 10th International Anatolian Awards and the 12th International New Theatre & New Cinema Magazine Awards, captivates the audience as the sole performer on stage in this play he has written and directed. Moreno’s story comes to life step by step within the magical atmosphere of the gazino; every glance and every song is directed straight at you, eye to eye, heart to heart. Behind him is a four-piece live orchestra led by Music Director Altuğ Akınsel… As the first notes fill the room, you find yourself travelling back in time to another era beneath the gazino lights.

This is not merely a play. It is an invitation. It is a night you will never forget. A story to be experienced at Moreno’s table.

“Ladies and Gentlemen Dario Moreno: A Gazino Story is a gazino story inspired by the life of Dario Moreno.”

The event is performed in Turkish. It is not suitable for audiences who do not speak Turkish.

Arthur Miller’s Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning masterpiece Death of a Salesman comes to the stage as a Zorlu PSM production with contributions from Rönesans. With its timeless story centered on dreams, ambition, and family bonds, the play invites audiences on a deeply moving journey through the hopes, disappointments, and family relationships of Willy Loman, revealing the fragile reality behind the American Dream.

The production is directed by Rufus Norris, who served as Artistic Director of London’s National Theatre from 2015 to 2025. The stage design is created by Olivier and Tony Award-winning designer Es Devlin, while the costumes are designed by Tony and Olivier Award winner Katrina Lindsay, known for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which continues to run in London. Lighting design is by Oliver Fenwick, whose work includes major productions with the Royal Shakespeare Company, English National Opera, and the West End. The music is composed by Oğuz Kaplangı, internationally recognized for representing Türkiye through his acclaimed projects, while the soundscape is shaped by Tony Award-winning sound designer Adam Cork. Olivier Award-winning choreographer Javier de Frutos adds a powerful movement language to the production through a striking ensemble interpretation.

Returning to the theatre stage after a long hiatus, Halit Ergenç takes on the role of Willy Loman. He is joined by one of Turkish theatre’s most acclaimed performers, Zerrin Tekindor, alongside Fatih Artman, Kerem Arslanoğlu, Kubilay Karslıoğlu, and Beyti Engin. With its large ensemble cast, the production brings 1940s America to life with intense emotional depth. Combining powerful performances, striking stage design, and a contemporary directorial vision, this unforgettable interpretation of a classic promises audiences a remarkable theatrical experience. Don’t miss this special production where a timeless text meets a modern staging.

The event is performed in Turkish. It is not suitable for audiences who do not speak Turkish.

Arthur Miller’s Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning masterpiece Death of a Salesman comes to the stage as a Zorlu PSM production with contributions from Rönesans. With its timeless story centered on dreams, ambition, and family bonds, the play invites audiences on a deeply moving journey through the hopes, disappointments, and family relationships of Willy Loman, revealing the fragile reality behind the American Dream.

The production is directed by Rufus Norris, who served as Artistic Director of London’s National Theatre from 2015 to 2025. The stage design is created by Olivier and Tony Award-winning designer Es Devlin, while the costumes are designed by Tony and Olivier Award winner Katrina Lindsay, known for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which continues to run in London. Lighting design is by Oliver Fenwick, whose work includes major productions with the Royal Shakespeare Company, English National Opera, and the West End. The music is composed by Oğuz Kaplangı, internationally recognized for representing Türkiye through his acclaimed projects, while the soundscape is shaped by Tony Award-winning sound designer Adam Cork. Olivier Award-winning choreographer Javier de Frutos adds a powerful movement language to the production through a striking ensemble interpretation.

Returning to the theatre stage after a long hiatus, Halit Ergenç takes on the role of Willy Loman. He is joined by one of Turkish theatre’s most acclaimed performers, Zerrin Tekindor, alongside Fatih Artman, Kerem Arslanoğlu, Kubilay Karslıoğlu, and Beyti Engin. With its large ensemble cast, the production brings 1940s America to life with intense emotional depth. Combining powerful performances, striking stage design, and a contemporary directorial vision, this unforgettable interpretation of a classic promises audiences a remarkable theatrical experience. Don’t miss this special production where a timeless text meets a modern staging.

We invite children into a magical world inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s iconic painting The Starry Night! In this heartwarming and imagination-filled play, Daisy and Dash find themselves exploring Van Gogh’s paintings at an outdoor exhibition in London — a world filled with swirling skies, shining stars, sunflowers, and hidden surprises!

As they explore these dreamlike scenes, they notice something unusual: a little hedgehog is hiding inside the paintings. Is the hedgehog really there, or is it simply a figment of their imagination? Armed with fun tools such as a magnifying glass, a flashlight, and even a dream catcher, they set out to solve the mystery.

Along the way, they discover something much more important: the power of kindness, the value of helping others, the courage to try something new, and the fact that making friends can sometimes take time… Featuring original songs, captivating visuals, and gentle humor, Starry Night inspires young audiences to explore their emotions and build connections with others.

It is an especially meaningful experience for children who may feel a little shy about making new friends, reminding them that they are never alone.

Starry Night, an English-language children’s theatre experience for ages 3–8, is coming to %100 Studio!

The event is performed in Turkish. It is not suitable for audiences who do not speak Turkish.

İsmail is 45, married, happy, and a father.

If you ask him, everything is going well. Everything is perfectly fine, just as it should be. There’s no problem in life that can’t be solved.

Relationships, emotions, habits, marriage, the world of men, the world of women, friendships, arguing, staying silent, not being able to express yourself…

“A Very Sweet Story” touches on a place we all know, but rarely talk about.

Sometimes making us laugh out loud, sometimes leaving a lump in our throats, it tells a story that feels all too familiar.

The event is performed in Turkish. It is not suitable for audiences who do not speak Turkish.

Cervantes’ timeless classic Don Quixote is back on stage with its stellar cast for its 2nd season!

Don Quixote brings Selçuk Yöntem and Zuhal Olcay together on the same stage for the first time, brought to life under the direction of Işıl Kasapoğlu and with Volkan Akkoç as Music Director.

A Spectacle on a West End and Broadway Scale

With its spectacular cast of 80, live orchestra, captivating music, and striking stage design, Don Quixote offers a production of a rare scale.

A Timeless Story

Cervantes’ immortal Don Quixote is more than just a novel; it is a timeless classic that has been rediscovered, adapted for the stage, and given new meaning across generations.

Sold Out

Since its premiere in September, the production has been performing to sold-out audiences and reached more than 70,000 spectators in its first season.

An Unforgettable Experience

As audiences often emphasize, Don Quixote appeals to the eyes, ears, and emotions, leaving a lasting impression. A magical 150-minute journey between musical reality and fantasy.

Dazzling Costumes

The costume world, designed by İnci Kangal Özgür, comes to life with more than 400 costumes, shoes, and accessories created across 80 looks. More than 2,000 meters of fabric and extensive handcrafting create a rich, distinctive, and striking atmosphere on stage.

Music Performed Entirely Live

The music is performed entirely live by a 15-member orchestra and a 20-member choir on stage.

Featuring a special orchestration built around wind instruments and guitar to capture the spirit of Spanish music, with no string instruments used, powerful solo and choral performances add even greater depth to the production.

A Colossal Set

Standing three stories tall, the Don Quixote set creates an impressive world on stage with tons of metal, a specially designed moving windmill system, and giant puppets. Developed from five separate sketches prepared by Hakan Dündar, the design conveys the grandeur of the production at first sight.

The story of a knight who dares to challenge reality!

The event is performed in Turkish. It is not suitable for audiences who do not speak Turkish.

Onur Ünlü’s “Güneşin Oğlu” is being adapted for the stage! Considered one of the most distinctive films in Turkish cinema, “Güneşin Oğlu,” written and directed by Onur Ünlü, is brought to the stage as a Zorlu PSM production with a powerful cast of master actors and emerging talents. Adapting the darkly comic universe of the original film for theatre, “Güneşin Oğlu” meets theatre lovers in a brand-new form.

The play stars İbrahim Selim, Deniz Celiloğlu, İlayda Alişan, Beyti Engin, Ali Yoğurtcuoğlu, and Zeynep Kankonde, joined by Efekan Can, Sergen Özdemir, Ilgaz Kaya, and Selin Beliz Şahan. Having spent his entire life waiting for a miracle, Fikri Şemsigil finally experiences one and discovers that he is the “Son of the Sun.” Yet, contrary to his expectations, this miracle completely turns his life upside down. Fikri Bey’s spirit now moves in and out of the bodies of the people around him. Eventually, he realizes that in order to free himself from the miracle he once longed for, he must pursue the truth. Events spiral out of control. But what will happen to the beautiful young woman living in the apartment across the street? Directed jointly by Onur Ünlü and Nagihan Gürkan, the play features a unique stage language in which the actors create their own spaces on stage, maintaining a relentless pace from beginning to end. “Güneşin Oğlu” premieres on December 5 at the Zorlu PSM Turkcell Platinum Stage.

Single act / 90 minutes