The event is performed in Turkish. It is not suitable for audiences who do not speak Turkish.
Cervantes’ timeless masterpiece Don Quixote comes to the stage in a spectacular large-scale production.
Starring Selçuk Yöntem, Zuhal Olcay, and Cengiz Bozkurt together on stage for the very first time, Don Quixote is brought to life under the direction of Işıl Kasapoğlu, with Volkan Akkoç serving as Musical Director.
A West End & Broadway-Calibre Spectacle
With a cast of 80 performers, a live orchestra, powerful musical score, and breathtaking stage design, Don Quixote delivers a production of a scale rarely seen on stage.
A Timeless Story
Cervantes’ immortal Don Quixote is more than a novel—it is an enduring classic that has been continually rediscovered, reimagined, and reinterpreted for centuries, finding new meaning with every generation.
A Sold-Out Success
Since its premiere in September, the production has played to sold-out audiences, welcoming more than 70,000 spectators during its first season.
An Unforgettable Experience
As audiences consistently describe it, Don Quixote is a captivating theatrical journey that delights the eyes, the ears, and the heart. Blurring the line between reality and imagination, the musical takes audiences on a magical 150-minute adventure.
Dazzling Costumes
Designed by İnci Kangal Özgür, the costume world features more than 400 costumes, shoes, and accessories created for 80 different looks. Crafted using over 2,000 metres of fabric and extensive handwork, the costumes create a rich, distinctive, and visually stunning atmosphere on stage.
Performed Entirely Live
The score is performed live by a 15-piece orchestra and a 20-member choir. Featuring a unique orchestration inspired by the spirit of Spanish music—with wind instruments and guitars, and no string instruments—the production is elevated by powerful solo and choral performances.
Monumental Set Design
The towering three-storey-high set of Don Quixote creates an extraordinary theatrical world with tons of steel, specially engineered moving windmills, and giant puppets. Developed from five original design concepts by Hakan Dündar, the set immediately conveys the epic scale and grandeur of the production.
The story of a knight who dared to challenge reality.
