Don Quixote (Don Kişot)

Cervantes's classic work, Don Quixote, is back on stage for its second season with a large cast!

"Don Quixote," featuring Selçuk Yöntem and Zuhal Olcay sharing the stage for the first time, comes to life under the direction of Işıl Kasapoğlu and with musical direction by Volkan Akkoç.

A Spectacle Meeting West End and Broadway Standards.

"Don Quixote," with its massive cast of 80 performers, live orchestra, captivating music, and stunning stage design, offers a production of a scale rarely seen on stage.

A Timeless Story.

Cervantes's timeless masterpiece, Don Quixote, is not just a novel; it is a unique classic that has been rediscovered, adapted for the stage, and imbued with new meanings throughout the centuries.

Sold Out.

Since its premiere in September, the production has been playing to sold-out audiences, and in its first season, it has reached over 70,000 viewers.

Memorable Experience.

As viewers often point out, Don Quixote appeals to the eyes, ears, and emotions, leaving a lasting impression that lingers long after the performance. It's a magical 150-minute journey that explores the interplay between reality and imagination.

Dazzling Costumes.

The world of costumes, bearing the signature of İnci Kangal Özgür, comes to life with over 400 costumes, shoes, and accessories designed for 80 different looks. More than 2,000 meters of fabric and extensive handcraftsmanship create a rich, unique, and captivating atmosphere on stage.

Completely live music.

The music performed on stage is entirely live, featuring a 15-piece orchestra and a 20-person choir.

The unique orchestration, featuring wind instruments and guitar with absolutely no string instruments, combined with powerful solo and choral performances, enhances the impact and emotional depth of the piece, further enriching the spirit of Spanish music.

Dev Decor.

The Don Quixote set, towering three stories high, creates a stunning world on stage with tons of metal, a specially designed moving windmill system, and giant puppets. This design, drawn from five separate sketches by Hakan Dündar, immediately conveys the grandeur of the production.

The story of a knight who dared to challenge the truth!

CREDITS/DETAILS/INFORMATION.

Production: Çolpan İlhan & Sadri Alışık Theatre and Piu Entertainment.

Written by: Dale Wasserman.

Music: Mitch Leigh

Lyrics: Joe Darion

Translated by: Güngör Dilmen.

Directed by: Işıl Kasapoğlu

Music Director - Conductor: Volkan Akkoç

Interior Design: Hakan Dündar.

Costume Design: İnci Kangal Özgür.

Lighting Design: Cem Yılmazer.

Choreographer: Canberk Yıldız.

Dramaturg: Zeynep Avcı.

Assistant Director: Volkan Sarıöz.

Creative Agency: Happy People Project.

Photo: Levent Özdemir.

Assistant Choreographer: Ece Nur Ateş.

Tutor: Ozan Zencir - Gökhan Arslan

Vocal Coach: Ceren Aydın.

Orchestra Score - Arrangement: Mesruh Savaş.

Hair and Makeup: Neriman Eröz

Stage Director: Emir Furkan Çavdar.

Sound Design: Efekt Team.

Decoration Application: TRN Stage.

Assistant Director: Elif Özdemir - Senanur Belma Ağcabay

Decoration Design Assistant: Nur Sinem - Mete Güler

Costume Assistants: Berna Uygunoğlu – Şule Ergün – Ayşenur Zaim

Hair and Makeup Assistants: Tuba Çolakoğlu Yıldız, Ayşe Sıla Kütük, Hayal Gülay.

CAST:

Don Quixote: Selçuk Yöntem.

Aldonza: By Zuhal Olcay.

Sanco Panza: Sabri Özmener.

Hancı: Kevork Türker.

Dr. Carrasso: Yiğit Pakmen.

Priest: Şahin Dedemen / Devrim Sarıca

Antonia: Ceren Aydın / Pelin Ölüç / Halise Eryılmaz

Barber: Buğra Uğur / Uğur Etiler.

Woman: Günselin Seda Çetinkaya / Irmak Doğan

Inquisition Officer: Ömür Kurşun.

Buğra Üstün.

Erdem Muallaoğlu

Abdurrahman Kaya

Ada Yarar.

Berfin Ayna.

Elif Özdemir

Emre Peynircioğlu.

Nazlı Uğurtaş

Zeynep İpek.

Aslı Çalı.

Senanur Belma Ağcabay.

Deniz Cömertpay

Doğa Kılınçcı.

Hasan Özperçin.

Levent İçmeli.

Tolgahan Kocaman.

ORCHESTRA:

Flute: Gizem Çevik.

Oboe: Ayşe Melis Demir / Melis Kocaoğlu

Clarinet: Orkun Uyar / Bekir Yağmur

Fagot: Banu Kara / Ceylin Naz Saygılı / Deniz Ersoy

Trumpet: Okan Akbaş - Cenk Kemal Karaca / Yaman Çaynak

Trumpet: Eldar Aliyev - Oğuz Can Bilgin / Emre Kadıoğlu

Trombone: Tolga Akkaya - Ozan Öder / Üveys Akçaylı - Ali Ulusoy

Percussion: Ayberk Garagon - Bekir Önal / Cem Utku - İrem Dinçer

Guitar: Gökhan Arslan

Piano: Ozan Zencir

Double bass: Barış Çelik / Senanur Bayrak

Play Duration: 2 Acts - 125 Minutes (including intermission).