REQUIEM

How can Haruki Murakami, William Shakespeare, and the Russia-Ukraine war all come together in the same context?

The Klaipėda Drama Theatre, with its ninety-year history, presents "Requiem," a work written and directed by Dmitry Krymov, one of the most prominent living masters of contemporary Russian theatre, a five-time recipient of the Golden Mask award. This is a modern masterpiece that brings together interwoven narratives of a fragmented world, brought to life with masterful direction.

Krymov, the son of the legendary Soviet theater and film director Anatoly Efros, began his theatrical career as a set designer, and his stage experience is evident in the visual world and powerful staging of "Requiem." From Haruki Murakami's "Kafka on the Shore" to Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and "Ophelia," and then to the harsh realities of war and loss in the modern world, "Requiem" brings together seemingly disparate characters, eras, and stories in a shared confrontation. Children following in the footsteps of their teachers, a young couple deeply in love, and characters striving for a better future, all become protagonists in a meta-narrative about loss and hope, innocence and violence as the play progresses.

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Dmitry Krymov dedicated his work, "Requiem," to the children who have left their country: to all the children, born or yet to be born, who are falling into this strange, cruel, sometimes alien, and hostile world...

"Personally, I am going through a profound loss: I am experiencing the weight of losing my country, my culture, my people, my faith, and my hope."
- Dmitry Krymov

"It is one of the most creative, aesthetically free, and distinctive theatrical approaches, characterized by its grandeur, intellectual depth, and unique blend of elements."
—Sara Holdren, Vulture.

"A circus performance at night; a wild and captivating darkness where everyone on stage embodies a specter."
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker.

KLAIPĖDA DRAMA THEATER.

Written and directed by Dmitry Krymov.
Producer: Inna Krymova.
Lighting Design: Eugenijus Sabaliauskas.
Set and Costume Design: Renata Valčik.
Stage Design Assistant: Daiva Dašenkovienė.
Choreography by Anna Abalikhina.
Sound and Music Design: Edvinas Vasiljevas.
Translation by Artūras Lepiochinas.
Drama Assistant: Virginija Rimkaitė
Assistant Director: Artūras Lepiochinas.
Cast: Darius Meškauskas, Samanta Pinaitytė, Jonas Baranauskas, Digna Kulionytė, Sigutė Gaudušytė, Toma Gailiutė, Karolis Maiskis, Artūras Lepiochinas, Vaidas Jočys / Edvardas Brazys, Elzė Jankūnaitė / Barbora Jokubauskaitė.
Installation Team: Vitalij Morozov, Mindaugas Matevičius, Linas Bagdonas, Rokas Tomaševičius, Darius Matevičius, Voldemaras Piepolis, Rytis Veverskis, Linas Rubinas, Dovydas Tertelis, Sergej Bezuglov, Gintas Rinkevičius.

Age Restriction: 16+

It lasts for approximately 90 minutes; there are no intermissions.

Lithuanian; with Turkish subtitles.

Some scenes contain depictions of death and blood effects.

Following the performance on November 11th, there will be a question and answer session with the director, Dmitry Krymov.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
● There is no parking available on the property. The nearest accessible parking is the İSPARK Maçka Multi-Story Car Park (300 meters away), which has designated parking spaces for people with disabilities.
● The venue offers food and beverage services.
● A cloakroom service is available.

ACCESSIBILITY
● The location is accessible via the M2 metro line (Osmanbey, Harbiye/Pangaltı station, 900 meters) and by bus (TRT Istanbul Radio, towards İnönü and Harbiye, 900 meters).
● The main entrance and foyer area are on a level surface.
● Wheelchair accessible throughout the salon.
● There is one accessible restroom available in the facility.