Galin Stoev on ‘Illusions’: Illusory reality proves to be our only means of authentic experience

“The performance comes into being when everyone involved in it – characters, performers and spectators – assumes their role as creators of an illusory reality, which, however, proves to be our only means of authentic experience,” says director Galin Stoev in an interview with Zhaklin Dobreva about ‘Illusions’, based on the play by Ivan Vyrypaev and part of the festival’s international selection. Continue reading Galin Stoev on ‘Illusions’: Illusory reality proves to be our only means of authentic experience

Galin Stoev: “The Hague” is a playground and an exploration of our intimate understanding of good and evil

The Showcase programme of the Varna Summer International Theatre Festival 2024 opens on 3rd June with “The Hague” by Sasha Denisova directed by Galin Stoev at the Ivan Vazov National Theatre. Jacqueline Dobreva talks with the director about his work on the production. Continue reading Galin Stoev: “The Hague” is a playground and an exploration of our intimate understanding of good and evil