"One morning, Gregor Samsa woke up from unsettling dreams to find himself transformed into a gigantic insect. He was lying on his hard, armor-like back, and when he lifted his head a little, he saw his brown, arched abdomen, divided into stiff, arched segments. Helplessly moving in front of Gregor were numerous tiny legs, thin compared to the rest of his large body."
The story from Franz Kafka's novella "The Metamorphosis" / "The Transfiguration" revolves around the transformation of the traveling salesman Gregor Samsa into a gigantic insect. The main theme emphasized by the creative team of the play is the concept of deceit and its presence in today's society.“
How does a person transform from childhood to adulthood – through society, their workplace, and their actions? In what ways do friendships and romantic relationships influence them? How do lies displace values in a person and alter their existence? These are just some of the questions whose answers are sought in Veselka Kancheva's play – 'The Metamorphosis.'
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- IKAR Award 2024 in the 'Music' category for Milen Apostolov;
- Nomination for IKAR Awards 2024 in the 'Debut' category for Teodor Nenov - Gregor Samsa;
- ASKEER Award in the 'Best Ditector' category for Veselka Kuncheva;
- ASKEER Award in the 'Best Set Design' category for Marieta Golomehova;
- Nomination for ASKEER Award 2024 in the 'Best Performance' category;
- Nomination for ASKEER Award 2024 in the 'Costumes' category for Marieta Golomehova;
- Nomination for ASKEER Award 2024 in the 'Music' category for Milen Apostolov;
- Nomination for ASKEER Award 2024 in the 'Debut' category for Teodor Nenov - Gregor Samsa;
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Reviews:
"The Metamorphosis" explores the self-destructive human ability to construct a routine, uncomfortable world. Veselka Kancheva and Marieta Golomehova's interpretation of Franz Kafka's text delves into the most unfavorable human relationships. It demonstrates the hidden secrets of a cruel society, built by individuals, each harboring within themselves the larva of an insect that dares not emerge."
Mihail Tazev - Theater Critic / "Literary Newspaper" issue 21, 2023
https://litvestnik.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/LV-21_web.pdf
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Opening: 30th May 2023
Duration: 85 min.
