Inspire, Create, Celebrate Bodrum!
Our July schedule brims with exciting events once more! Be sure to peruse and pencil them into your agenda.
View detailsHistory books have recounted the Renaissance through the lens of princes, merchants, and geniuses; they have ignored Portia. While their enlightenment was glorified, Portia's was never written about. Because Portia's enlightenment came not through art or science, but through "finding a husband." That was the role assigned to her as a woman. 400 years later, Portia steps onto the stage and reveals the untold face of the Renaissance, the truth behind the men who are often praised. After all, the Renaissance meant rebirth.
TheaterMiss Turkey, with Ali Cüneyt Kılcıoğlu's ironic language, presents a stage narrative that prompts reflection on female identity and societal impositions. Themes of betrayal and marginalization are addressed with a humorous yet detached approach, inviting the audience to become more aware. The play, in which a single female actress portrays multiple characters, promises an impressive stage experience thanks to Ece Özdikici's powerful and sincere performance.
TheaterA word, a glance, jealousy… A woman crushed amidst the ambition of many men. Othello, spanning five hundred years from the past to the present, tells a story where violence, love, fate, and "if only" are intertwined. YUSTUDIO's production, Othello! – Audience Rehearsal for Revenge, invites the audience to move from being a witness to confronting the situation.
TheaterDesigned specifically for young people aged 13-18 by Nevin Yalçın Beldan, this program explores key turning points in art history; the artists and works that shaped these periods; and their historical, cultural, and intellectual contexts. Focusing on developing visual thinking and interpretation skills and connecting art to daily life, the program offers a learning environment that encourages comparative examples, question-and-answer sessions, and active participation. The four-session program, taking place in Mini Sahne throughout February, will conclude with participants receiving a certificate of attendance.
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29 Aug 2024
Nestled along the Aegean coast, Bodrum is a gem that fuses the richness of Turkey's history with the vibrant pulse of contemporary art and gastronomy.
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