Festivals

The Dirty Talk Mailbox presents:
Asen Blatechki, Petya Dikova, Mihail Stoyanov, Tino, Geri Turiyska, Alena Vergova

“A Game for Two” is a comedy about the misunderstandings and miscommunications in relationships between men and women.
Actors Sofia Bobcheva and Alexander Kadiev take on 16 different roles of people from our time—TV hosts, playmates, folk singers, salespeople, intellectuals, astrologers, patriots…
Author Ivo Siromahov tells, with irony and a smile, the stories of several couples who find themselves in absurd situations while searching for love, understanding, money, or fame.
In “A Game for Two,” the audience will get a behind-the-scenes look at the theater to see how a performance is prepared. Before the audience’s eyes, the actors transition from one role to another, take on different personas, and introduce us to the process of creating the show.
Because life is a game in which we all participate. The important thing is to do it with a smile.
Sofia Summer Fest, Sofia’s summer festival.
With the support of the Sofia Municipality, the Ministry of Culture, and Urban Mobility.

Summer Movie in the Shade! A ticket for two for only 5 euros!
Sofia Summer Fest is launching a summer movie in the shade. Come enjoy the cool breeze while watching high-quality Bulgarian films.
After graduating in London, artist Zvezda is forced to return to Bulgaria to help her widowed mother. The determined Zvezda manages to organize her first solo exhibition at a renowned Sofia gallery, but the planned triumph of the opening is postponed due to the COVID-19 lockdown. Zvezda decides to isolate herself in the gallery among her paintings as a living sculpture, to be viewed both through the windows and online in a state of radical exposure, risking not only herself but also her mother’s peace of mind and health. However, the fame she achieves during a time of scarcity of cultural events comes at the expense of her mother’s humanity and life.

“Base X” presents “Do You Swear by the Children?”
She is a psychotherapist; he is a lawyer. They are a couple as much in love as they are superstitious. One evening, they swear to remain faithful to each other for ten years, for the sake of their children.
Time passes, and the end of this “term of fidelity” draws near. And with it comes the moment of truth—how heavy is it to say “I swear”?
As they prepare to cross this long-awaited milestone and demonstrate a clear conscience, morality, and propriety, doubt begins to show more and more in both of them. Bending morality in their own way, the couple enters a spiral of lies from which escape is nearly impossible.
Salomé Lelouch’s new play, “Do You Swear by the Children?”, takes us into situations that are as intractable as they are real. Because they are part of the reality of romantic relationships today. The lead roles are played by Vesela Babinova and Vladimir Zombori, who are a couple offstage as well. The cast is rounded out by Daniel Kukushev. The director is Chris Sharkov, and the set designer is Vanina Tsandeva.
Following the success of “Don’t Say That!” starring Teodora Dukhovnikova and Zahari Baharov, this is the second play by French author Salomé Lelouche to be staged in Bulgaria. The comedy captivates with its relevance and its sharp sense of humor. The text is lively, surprising, and intelligent, and the actors compete in an endless battle of small secrets and big lies.
Cast: Vesela Babinova, Vladimir Zombori,
Ekaterina Lazarevska
Daniel Kukushev or Alexander Kenderov
Director: Chris Sharkov

Charles Perrault’s fairy tales reveal a magical world filled with enchantment, kings, queens, brave heroes, talking animals, and much more. One of the most beloved stories for young and old alike—“Puss in Boots”—comes to life once again on the stage of the Vazrazhdane Theater. Students from the Lyuben Groys Theater College, under the direction of Robert Yanakiev, are reviving the 1996 production, which was created by Prof. Elena Baeva.
Cast: Students from the Lyuben Groys Theater College
Running Time: 60 minutes
Recommended Age: 2+

Songs Based on Great Novels
SOMETHING LIKE A CONCERT, SOMETHING LIKE THEATER,
SOMETHING LIKE NOTHING ELSE IN THE WORLD!
“The Fox and the Tomcats” is a musical project by Militsa Gladnishka, Nikolay Vodenicharov (Niketsa), and Ivan Velchev.
Three troubadours, dreamers, and book lovers. The album “Songs Based on Great Novels” was born from the union of their talents.
For two years now, they’ve been touring Bulgaria and telling their stories.
The show is guaranteed to be a blast! Filled with plenty of genuine humor and cheeky banter—typical of Militsa’s style!
Niketsa’s rock-star voice and guitar roar from the stage, while Ivan Velchev gets the audience’s hearts pumping with his drums.
Together, the three of them engage the audience and take them on an emotional rollercoaster. At the concerts, you’ll hear familiar hits, bold arrangements of timeless classics, and completely unknown songs about well-known characters from books. The band puts on a show unlike anything seen before in Bulgaria, as it blends jazz, rock, pop, mysticism, alternative music, and even pop-folk. To give you a break from the intense emotions of Stephen King’s novels or Homer’s Odyssey, the concert also features a mini stand-up comedy segment!
The band already has two music videos for two of their songs based on novels! “Hello, Dead Man,” which is a love song despite its “playful” title, and “Devil Sent Me”—an absolute rock hit!
Don’t miss a concert by “The Fox and the Cats”—you need these emotions!

Direction, set design, and puppets: Maria Banova
Stage adaptation: Natalia Dukova
Music: Dimo Stoyanov – PIF
Graphic design: Elizaveta Dimitrova
Cast: Nedelcho Nedelchev and Milena Mavrodinova
Did you know that when you feel lonely, when you really, really want a friend, that’s exactly when Carlson, who lives on the roof, decides to LAND in your room? At that moment, everything in the world around you changes—even your parents. It’s a friendship on the edge between fantasy and reality. It’s wonderful to have a friend who lives on the roof and keeps saying “calm and only calm,” and if possible, a piece of candy from Carlson!
Recommended age: 4+

A “Charity Concert” in support of the “Teach for Bulgaria” Foundation will close the Sofia Summer Fest on September 13
Sofia Summer Fest will kick off on July 22 with the legendary Vasil Naydenov and will conclude on September 13 with a “Charity Concert” in support of “Teach for Bulgaria’’s mission to ensure that every child in Bulgaria has access to quality education. Especially for the event, “One Night of Adele”—described as the best Adele tribute act in the UK—is coming to Bulgaria for the first time. The audience will be immersed in the world of Adele through performances by Naomi Johnson, a finalist on The Voice UK.
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“It is a privilege for us to be part of the closing of the Sofia Summer Fest with such a major event as the ‘One Night of Adele’ concert. This concert is a wonderful example of how the joy of good music can be combined with tangible support for the children of Bulgaria, so that they can receive an education that truly prepares them for life. We thank Sofia Summer Fest for the partnership and every attendee who will support a better future for children in Bulgaria. We believe an unforgettable evening with a cause awaits us,” says Trayan Trayanov, Executive Director of the “Teach for Bulgaria” Foundation.
Tickets for the concert are on sale through the Eventim network.

In front of the Presidency

The ceremonial change of the guard in front of the Presidency marks the national and public holidays in Bulgaria. The officialchange of the guard takes place on the first Wednesday of every month at 12:00 o’clock.

In front of the Presidency

The ceremonial change of the guard in front of the Presidency marks the national and public holidays in Bulgaria. The officialchange of the guard takes place on the first Wednesday of every month at 12:00 o’clock.