Mariy Rosen stages the first Bulgarian production of “Lungs” by the contemporary British playwright Duncan Macmillian. Written in 2011, it is a funny and topical play about a couple facing the great dilemmas of modern life. The roles of W and M are played by actors Elena Telbis and Boyko Krastanov. The show, staged at the Sfumato Theatre Laboratory in Sofia, is part of the Bulgarian selection of the festival and the Showcase programme and is presented on 5 June at the City Gallery in Varna. Anita Angelova talks to the director. Continue reading Mariy Rosen: In “Lungs” I found a lot of myself

Theatre maker Javor Gardev is one of the most regular presences in the festival programme. This year, its selection includes his production “You Shouldn’t Have Said So!” by the popular French author, director and actress Salomé Lelouch. Dessislava Vassileva talks to the director.
Continue reading Javor Gardev: Today the fears are the same everywhere