The Season’s Funniest Comedy Meets the Audience at Maximum Uniq Hall
Michael Frayn’s world-famous farce classic “Noises Off” (Oyunun Oyunu) took the stage last night with its premiere at Maximum Uniq Hall, establishing itself as one of the season’s most ambitious productions. Starring Salih Kalyon, Günay Karacaoğlu, and Sermiyan Midyat, the play brought the chaotic world behind the curtain to center stage, creating a laughter-filled therapeutic effect for the audience.
🎬 Chaos Backstage, Catharsis for the Audience
Directed by Ali Gökmen Altuğ, the production was transformed into a true comedy feast with Barış Dinçel’s cleverly designed set, Gamze Kuş’s character-highlighting costumes, and Kemal Yiğitcan’s lighting design. This DK Yapım & Good Directions Entertainment co-production transports the audience behind the scenes of a theater troupe, masterfully intertwining the order in front of the curtain with the chaos behind it.
🌟 The Theater World Gathered for the Glamorous Premiere
The hall was packed with familiar faces from the theater and art world on this magnificent premiere night. Legendary names Haldun Dormen and Göksel Kortay honored the cast with their applause, while Somer Sivrioğlu, Burak Hakkı, Yüsra Geyik, and Ferit Aktuğ were also among the audience. The minutes-long standing ovation signaled that “Noises Off” will be one of the season’s highest-energy productions.
🎭 Heartfelt Words from the Cast
After the premiere, Sermiyan Midyat met the audience and said,
“After three intense months of work, we finally met you tonight. A farce without intrigue is impossible—and playing this play became a farce for us too!” sending the hall into waves of laughter.
Günay Karacaoğlu highlighted the team’s harmony:
“We worked for months, had so much fun, and became a family. Seeing that sincerity reach you makes us incredibly happy.”
Director Ali Gökmen Altuğ emphasized the importance of private theaters staging such an ambitious production:
“Bringing ‘Noises Off’ to the stage in this period takes great courage. I want to give special applause to our producers Gizem Ertürk and Duygu Kurt for this faith-filled step.”
🎟️ The Laughter Tour Begins
Along with the premiere, the team also announced their tour schedule and will meet audiences all across Türkiye, starting from İstanbul.
İstanbul Performances:
- 16 November Sunday, 16:00 – Caddebostan Cultural Center (Grand Hall)
- 16 November Sunday, 20:30 – Caddebostan Cultural Center (Grand Hall)
- 2 December Tuesday, 20:30 – Mall of İstanbul MOİ Stage
- 22 December Monday, 20:30 – Maximum Uniq Hall
💬 Apartment No:26 Note
“Noises Off” examines the theater stage from both the front and the back while offering a meta-comedy experience that draws the audience in with its own humor. Thanks to the actors’ tempo, the dynamism of the set, and the clever direction, audiences leave the theater not only with laughter but also with a subtle new awareness of theater itself.
For anyone seeking laughter this season, the address is clear: Noises Off!
