TOZ
The event is performed in Turkish. It is not suitable for audiences who do not speak Turkish.
“TOZ,” which premiered in November 2021 and received the Afife Theatre Award, has captivated theatre audiences with more than 350 performances to date. The play continues to meet audiences in its sixth season.
A young girl growing up on the streets and in front of apartment buildings of a big city, back when concrete had not yet pierced the sky. Handan is the only daughter of a beautiful homemaker mother and a meticulous lawyer father. Growing up through times when the streets, much like the home she shares with her parents, are filled with unease, she eventually finds her own way and becomes a young woman...
Her head and heart are filled with voices: a melody coming from somewhere far away, birds, the sound of railway tracks, the rustling of a joyful gift package, the voices of her mother, father, grandmother and aunt... Then, suddenly, several sounds of “crack,” echoing at different times against the walls of different homes...
When we meet Handan as an adult woman, she will already have immersed herself in a story stretching from her childhood to the present day. The story of Handan and her mother Feri, emerging from the depths of her memory, unfolds across a narrative spanning from the 1960s to the present.
Written by Murat Mahmutyazıcıoğlu, this one-woman play, whose story intersects with the lives of many, meets audiences under the direction of Hira Tekindor, with a performance by Zerrin Tekindor.
Duration: 65 minutes Age Limit: 13+
The event is performed in Turkish. It is not suitable for audiences who do not speak Turkish.
“TOZ,” which premiered in November 2021 and received the Afife Theatre Award, has captivated theatre audiences with more than 350 performances to date. The play continues to meet audiences in its sixth season.
A young girl growing up on the streets and in front of apartment buildings of a big city, back when concrete had not yet pierced the sky. Handan is the only daughter of a beautiful homemaker mother and a meticulous lawyer father. Growing up through times when the streets, much like the home she shares with her parents, are filled with unease, she eventually finds her own way and becomes a young woman...
Her head and heart are filled with voices: a melody coming from somewhere far away, birds, the sound of railway tracks, the rustling of a joyful gift package, the voices of her mother, father, grandmother and aunt... Then, suddenly, several sounds of “crack,” echoing at different times against the walls of different homes...
When we meet Handan as an adult woman, she will already have immersed herself in a story stretching from her childhood to the present day. The story of Handan and her mother Feri, emerging from the depths of her memory, unfolds across a narrative spanning from the 1960s to the present.
Written by Murat Mahmutyazıcıoğlu, this one-woman play, whose story intersects with the lives of many, meets audiences under the direction of Hira Tekindor, with a performance by Zerrin Tekindor.
Duration: 65 minutes Age Limit: 13+
Written by: Murat Mahmutyazıcıoğlu
Directed by: Hira Tekindor
Starring: Zerrin Tekindor
Set Design: Şirin Dağtekin Yenen
Lighting Design: Yakup Çartık
Costume Design: Gamze Saraçoğlu
Producer: Omnia Yapım
Assistant Director: Beste Güven
Production Coordinator: Okan Eken
Production Assistants: Aslı Işık, Şeyma Demircan
Stage Manager: Abdurrahim Mert
Photography: Özlem Dinç
Poster Design: Berkcan Okar
Social Media Management: Dor Productions
Doors open at 20:30, and the event starts at 21:00.
• Zorlu PSM reserves the right to make changes to the event venue, programme and schedule.
• This event is suitable for participants aged 13 and over.
• All guests, regardless of age, must hold a valid ticket to enter the venue.
• Doors open at 20:30 and the event starts at 21:00.
• Once the event has started, admission to and re-entry into the auditorium may only be permitted at suitable intervals, in accordance with the rules determined by the organiser and venue management. In order to avoid disrupting the experience of other guests, attendees are kindly requested not to leave the auditorium during the performance except in cases of necessity.
Tickets & Admission
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• 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.
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• Zorlu PSM reserves the right to amend its discounted ticket policies.
• Zorlu PSM reserves the right to refuse admission to the venue and refund the ticket price where deemed necessary.
Venue Rules
• 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, photography, audio recording and video recording during the event are strictly prohibited. Professional cameras, photographic equipment, and professional audio or video recording equipment are not permitted inside the venue.
• Guests are kindly requested not to use mobile phones during the event in order to avoid disrupting the experience of other attendees.
• Sharp objects, flammable or explosive materials, and any other items that may pose a security risk are prohibited.
• Smoking is strictly prohibited in all indoor areas of Zorlu PSM. Anyone found in breach of this rule may be removed from the venue without a ticket refund where deemed necessary.
• 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.
• Suitcases and large backpacks are not permitted inside the auditorium and must be left at the cloakroom.
• Zorlu PSM reserves the right to remove, without refund, any person who violates the event rules, disrupts the experience of other guests or compromises the safety and security of the event.
Health & Safety
• Some events 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.
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
• Guests wishing to dine at Cheers Restaurant before the event are advised to make a reservation by calling +90 212 912 37 76, subject to availability.
• Focamia, Ppang, Rancero, The Grungy at Bites & Beats, as well as Taş Bar within Zorlu PSM, welcome guests without prior reservation.
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 event to allow sufficient time for parking and valet services due to potential congestion at Zorlu Center before the event.
