
Meçhul Paşa
Unknown Pasha. The play will be performed on December 2nd at the Grand Hall of the Caddebostan Culture Center in Istanbul.
-A Whimsical Publication-
"The Mysterious Pasha" is a delightful farce that recounts the fantastical story of Marko Pasha, a legendary satirical newspaper.
It tells the story of Markopaşa, Turkey's first political satire newspaper, which was founded in 1946 by prominent writers Sabahattin Ali, Aziz Nesin, and Rifat Ilgaz, along with the cartoonist Mustafa Mim Uykusuz. The newspaper's journey, which began with great promise, eventually faded into obscurity.
It's the story of truth emerging from a humble pen.
Despite a small team – a total of 7 names, 8 owners, 10 editors, 9 printing houses, and 10 address changes – the newspaper persevered through difficult times, publishing 77 issues that "frightened even the giants" and, "whenever possible," defied the odds.
As a result of 16 lawsuits filed against the publication, a total of 8 years were spent in prison, along with 2.5 months of incarceration.
Three muses, seemingly sent from above, shared their inspiration with the writers; whether they achieved their desires remains unknown, but their influence is undeniable.
"If you don't laugh, you're in hell."
Enjoy the show.
Theater of Dreams
Event Type.
Comedy, Drama.
Duration.
120 minutes, 2 acts.
Age Limit.
12+
Cast:
Fatih Koyunoğlu.
Erdem Akakçe.
Bulent Colak.
Unknown Pasha. Theater play "Istanbul" tickets. iTicket.com.trAvailable for sale.






