The Play "Misafir" Staged at Fatih Cultural and Arts Center

Serdar HocamAuthor & Editor

The Istanbul State Theater production "Misafir" met with theater lovers in Fatih, exploring the themes of belonging and longing for home.

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“Misafir”, Fatih Kültür Sanat Merkezi nde Gurbet ve Aidiyetin Hikayesini Sahneye Taşıdı

Written by Bilgesu Erenus and produced by the Istanbul State Theater, the play "Misafir" was staged at the Fatih Cultural and Arts Center.

Return to the Homeland and Alienation

Hosted by the Fatih Cultural and Arts Center, the production focused on Musa's return to his homeland after years away and the alienation he experienced.

Credits and Production Team of the Play

Written by Bilgesu Erenus and directed by U. Abdül Süsler, the Istanbul State Theater production received great interest from the audience.

Theme of Longing and Belonging

With its story depicting how a person can experience alienation even in their own land, the work invited the audience to reflect on the concepts of longing and belonging.

Musa's Life and Journey

The life of Musa, who strived to go to Germany and returned to his homeland years later, was brought to the stage through games set up in a friendly assembly.

Confronting the Past and the Search for Adaptation

Musa's confrontation with his past highlighted the difficulties faced by people who go to other countries and the quest for adaptation amidst cultural differences.

Tragic and Comic Elements

Bringing together tragic and comic elements, the story emphasized that living away from home is not limited to residing in a distant country.