Bulgaria
Constellations
"Ivan Vazov" National Theatre
Directed by
Elitsa Yovcheva
By
Nick Payne


If there is anything stronger than time, it is love. In “Constellations”, a man searches for a way to his lost beloved - beyond reality, in the dimension where memories and feelings create new worlds.

What are life’s limits in space and time? Is it possible beyond its end? What is the meaning of “time” within the context of the deterministic assumption that beginning and end are one and the same? Are the daily choices we make and stand for a manifestation of our free will? Perhaps yes, if love and memory are powerful enough to transport us to another dimension where we can forgive ourselves for our mistakes, rethink our context and destiny, overcome our pain and glimpse the multidimensional meaning of togetherness.

“Constellations” is a mysterious game for two, which transports us well into the realm of self-discovery. The complex, ambitious, and bountiful roles of Roland and Marianne are embodied by Nencho Kostov and Radina Dumanyan.

“Constellations” is the second project realised within the “Apostol Karamitev” Program. It was inaugurated in 2023 on the occasion of the centenary from the birth of the great Bulgarian actor - Apostol Karamitev. The foundational goals of this initiative are to create opportunities for the presentation of various forms and aesthetics, to implement new, interdisciplinary perspectives towards theatre making, to discover interesting authors, ideas and practices, to challenge the troupe and crew of the theatre with new artistic approaches, to give visibility to new and thus far unknown to the National Theatre authors, which can enrich us through their individual understanding towards the craft of theatre.

A performance that plays out like a delicate dance between memory and destiny, in which love redefines the boundaries of existence.

Translation by: Matey Todorov
Set design, costumes, video design: Petko Tanchev
Composer: Georgi Atanasov
Assistant director: Patricia Gospodinova
Dramaturg of the production: Mirela Ivanova
Second assistant-director: Reneta Ikonomova
Poster and program design: Yanina Petrova
Photographer: Stefan Zdraveski

Cast: Nencho Kostov, Radina Dumanyan

Producers: "Ivan Vazov" National Theatre

Performance in Bulgarian, with Romanian and English translation
Duration: 1h 10min
Date of premiere: 12.09.2024
Original title: Constellations
Bulgaria
Program and Access

19 June 20:00

Sala Studio TNRS   
1h 10min
120 / 70 LEI
Tickets available from May 6th

20 June 19:00

Sala Studio TNRS   
1h 10min
120 / 70 LEI
Tickets available from May 6th