The Beauty Queen

Author: Martin McDonagh

Translation: Mariana Ekimova–Melnishka

Directed by: BOIL BANOV

Set and Costume Design: Zhaneta Ivanova

Cast: Dimitrina Teneva, Nevena Tsaneva, Ivaylo Ganev, Viktor Mladenov

In theatre, we say that a play is an occasion for theatre. But sometimes the play is everything. It is a dream, a sleep, truth, a lie, a thrill, a longing. It is theatre itself.

When a story is so powerful that all you want is simply to tell it. When the tale is so enthralling that you feel like a child who has climbed aboard a magical carousel, flying with a smile and without fear through the wonder of their dreams. When you do not want to add, embellish, expand or cut anything, you know you have found the play—the play that is yours, your text, your dream.

I once watched a documentary about people who work in theatre. The makeup artist said that when a production has lots of makeup, props and all sorts of other things, it means something is wrong—that it has not really come together. Well, in “The Beauty Queen” there is no makeup, no wigs or extraordinary costumes, no spectacular effects—but there is a powerful and moving story. A captivating story, steeped in passion, sadness and laughter. A story that will take your breath away and envelop you in the magic of the greatest art of all—Theatre!

Authentic, vivid and unadulterated, with outstanding performances, this production will become part of your collection of unforgettable theatre memories.