Unofficial Roxelana (Gayri Resmi Hürrem)
Nefes Productions and Asmalı Sahne London (Türkiye/UK)
Özen Yula's highly acclaimed play takes the audience on a journey to the
Ottoman Empire in 1558. It tells the unofficial story of Roxelana, who
rose from being part of the Sultan's harem to become an influential figure
within the state, mastering the subtleties of state governance with her
ambition for power, even to the extent of sacrificing her children. The
storytelling is enhanced with shadow play and masks showcasing the unique
style of Turkish theatre, as Selçuk Yilmaz's music takes the audience on a
journey back in time with Ottoman melodies. English surtitles.
Written
by | Özen Yula
Performed by | Petek Kırboğa and Dilek Yorulmaz
Directed
by | Gökhan Kocaoğlu
Music by | Selçuk Yılmaz
Masks
and Set Design by | Cansu Akdeniz
Set Design by | Sabire Cil
Costume
Design by | Zeynep Kartal
Pictures by | Nilay Islek
Language Performed in Turkish with English subtitles
Dates 18 August to 24 August 2025 at 17:35 (1hr00)
Format Live in-person
