Shakespeare’s immortal tragedies and the deep layers of Trojan mythology are reborn on stage with the enthusiasm of 45 young performers! Pushing the boundaries of theater with interdisciplinary contemporary stage aesthetics, SPIRITUA meets the audience on Thursday evening, November 20, at the Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM) Theater Hall.
🎬 The New Generation’s Interpretation, Powered by the Classics
Written and directed by Arda Aydın, SPIRITUA reimagines Shakespeare’s universal themes and the mythological narrative of the Troy legend with a contemporary stage language. Produced by Biraderler Yapım and İdil Türkmenoğlu, this enchanting production features 45 young actors aged 8 to 18 from Biraderler’s social initiative Çocuk Genç Sanat Tiyatro (ÇGST).
Shakespeare’s texts merge with modern dance choreographies, live music, and the energy of young performers to create a dynamic 70-minute show. The young artists masterfully execute impressive choreographies while captivating audiences with the energy and creativity they bring to the stage.
🌟 Innovative and Multi-Layered Staging
Scenes inspired by Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, King Lear, and Richard III are blended with symbols from Trojan mythology through Serkan Bozkurt’s choreographies. The original music is designed by Orçun Tekelioğlu and Murat Tunalı, while Berk Başyurt’s AI-generated films add depth to the stage.
This innovative narrative form presents a contemporary show where theater, dance, music, and digital art intertwine, uniting Shakespeare’s ancient wisdom with the creative energy of today’s youth.
📅 Performance Schedule
November 20, Thursday, 20:00 — Atatürk Cultural Center Theater Hall
December 4, Thursday, 20:30 — Kartal Bülent Ecevit Cultural Center
December 21, Sunday, 20:30 — Bakırköy Leyla Gencer Opera and Art Center
💬 No:26 Note
Spiritua reinterprets Shakespeare’s universal texts with the energy of the young generation, creating an original example in Turkish performing arts. This production, which makes the transformative power of art felt on stage, is like a bridge extending classic theater into the future.
