RRI Live!

Listen to Radio Romania International Live

The National Theater Festival is underway in capital Bucharest

Bucharest is currently hosting the National Theatre Festival

The National Theater Festival is underway in capital Bucharest
The National Theater Festival is underway in capital Bucharest

, 26.10.2017, 13:29

With an
average of nine shows a day, 91 performances in 11 days, 7 exhibitions and 25
book launches, this year’s edition of the National Theatre Festival is one of
the richest in the history of this cultural phenomenon, which is widely
acclaimed by both the Romanian and foreign audience. Marina Constantinescu, the
artistic director of the festival, has given the highlights of this year’s
edition of the festival:


I believe the festival really stands out thanks to the
large number of important shows it included in its programme, larger than ever
before, performances that are extremely important with regard to the aesthetic direction followed by some
directors and the artistic pursuits of both directors and actors. The shows are
different, both in terms of writing, themes, trends and directions. There are
many real gems, ranging from very small shows to ample ones. I think this is a
challenge not only for actors and directors, but also for the Romanian audience
in general, which as never before has purchased tickets to many shows staged by
companies from across the country.


Shows
staged by theatre companies from major cities across the country are now
performed in Bucharest, alongside shows from abroad. The event-performance
Hamlet/Collage, an adaptation after William Shakespeare and directed by
Canadian Robert Lepage, a show staged by Moscow’s State Theatre of Nations
opened the festival. Lepage’s staging was totally unusual, as the director cast
only one actor in 12 roles, namely Evgeny Mironov, in a show that boasted
impressive stage effects.


The
performance made a strong impression on actor and director Emil Boroghină,
himself the organiser of a Shakespeare Festival in Craiova, southern Romania.


It is an
unforgettable performance and I’m glad that Marina Constantinescu managed to
bring it over. What shall I tell you,
other than Peter Brook, the patriarch of world directing said that Robert Lepage is the genius of contemporary
directing. And if Peter Brook says it, it means that it’s true.
It is very difficult to reach Robert Lepage’ mastery level.


Seen as a prominent personality of Romanian
culture, an exemplary model both on stage and in real life,Victor Rebengiuc is honoured that this year’s edition
of the National Theatre Festival is dedicated to him. Director Mircea
Cornişteanu spoke about the well-known
Romanian actor:


I believe he is
now the patriarch of Romanian theatre. Fortunately, at the age of 84, he is in
perfect shape. He plays a lot, now he is cast in ‘Exit the King’, an incredibly
demanding performance. Unfortunately,
we have a bunch of great actors who haven’t received the honour of being
dedicated an edition of the festival to. I think it is a good thing for them
and the public alike, for the whole country to find out once more what great
values live among us.


Theatre can change the attitude towards the world,
says the National Union of Theatres in Romania, UNITER, the organiser of the
festival, which launched an appeal to the spectators to support a fund-raising
campaign for the building of a paediatric oncology clinic in Bucharest. (translated by Diana Vijeu)















Mircea Fechet (Photo: gov.ro)
Today in the News Friday, 25 April 2025

The Environment Fund Administration gets record budget

The Environment Fund Administration this year received from the government a record budget for investments, worth over 3.2 billion euros. The money...

The Environment Fund Administration gets record budget
Minister of Education and research, Daniel David
Today in the News Friday, 25 April 2025

Measures for the Romanian education

During Thursday’s meeting, the Romanian government discussed several laws related to education. They established the legal framework for...

Measures for the Romanian education
Photo: pixabay.com
Today in the News Thursday, 24 April 2025

A new law on the magistrates’ pensions

There are several occupational categories in Romania whose employees are usually retiring under the age of 50 and whose pensions aren’t exclusively...

A new law on the magistrates’ pensions
Foto: Mediamodifier / pixabay.com
Today in the News Thursday, 24 April 2025

Downward forecast revision from the World Bank

According to its latest report, the World Bank expects growth in developing economies in Europe and Central Asia to slow down to 2.5% in 2025-2026...

Downward forecast revision from the World Bank
Today in the News Wednesday, 23 April 2025

From budget deficit to governmental debt

  The Romanian finance ministry reiterates Romania’s commitment to meet the 7% of GDP deficit target at the end of the year, and promises...

From budget deficit to governmental debt
Today in the News Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Romanian – German Friendship Day

A year ago, former Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, himself an ethnic German from Transylvania, promulgated the Law establishing April 21 as...

Romanian – German Friendship Day
Today in the News Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Romania reacts to the Pope’s Death

Pope Francis passed away on Monday, the second day of Easter, after 12 years of pontificate, and the emotion caused by his disappearance crossed the...

Romania reacts to the Pope’s Death
Today in the News Thursday, 17 April 2025

Christians before Easter

The Orthodox Christians in Romania are preparing to celebrate Easter – the feast of light and joy, considered the greatest celebration of...

Christians before Easter

Partners

Muzeul Național al Țăranului Român Muzeul Național al Țăranului Român
Liga Studentilor Romani din Strainatate - LSRS Liga Studentilor Romani din Strainatate - LSRS
Modernism | The Leading Romanian Art Magazine Online Modernism | The Leading Romanian Art Magazine Online
Institului European din România Institului European din România
Institutul Francez din România – Bucureşti Institutul Francez din România – Bucureşti
Muzeul Național de Artă al României Muzeul Național de Artă al României
Le petit Journal Le petit Journal
Radio Prague International Radio Prague International
Muzeul Național de Istorie a României Muzeul Național de Istorie a României
ARCUB ARCUB
Radio Canada International Radio Canada International
Muzeul Național al Satului „Dimitrie Gusti” Muzeul Național al Satului „Dimitrie Gusti”
SWI swissinfo.ch SWI swissinfo.ch
UBB Radio ONLINE UBB Radio ONLINE
Strona główna - English Section - polskieradio.pl Strona główna - English Section - polskieradio.pl
creart - Centrul de Creație Artă și Tradiție al Municipiului Bucuresti creart - Centrul de Creație Artă și Tradiție al Municipiului Bucuresti
italradio italradio
Institutul Confucius Institutul Confucius
BUCPRESS - știri din Cernăuți BUCPRESS - știri din Cernăuți

Affiliates

Euranet Plus Euranet Plus
AIB | the trade association for international broadcasters AIB | the trade association for international broadcasters
Digital Radio Mondiale Digital Radio Mondiale
News and current affairs from Germany and around the world News and current affairs from Germany and around the world
Comunità radiotelevisiva italofona Comunità radiotelevisiva italofona

Providers

RADIOCOM RADIOCOM
Zeno Media - The Everything Audio Company Zeno Media - The Everything Audio Company