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Where:Sofia Summer Fest, 8:00 PM, Sofia
Mysto, narecheno Drugade
is a story about broken loves, uninvited closeness, and those people who appear in your life without an invitation – and just in time.
He has remained in his memories. She insists on the present. A former television host and a young actress meet not because they are ready, but because they have nowhere left to run.
Between biting humor, silence, and painfully honest conversations in the middle of the night, two completely different souls discover that salvation sometimes comes quietly – through the thin wall of the neighboring apartment. A play about friendship as a form of love, about love as a risk, and about the second chance that does not resemble the first.
Winner of Ikar 2023 and Askeer 2023 for dramaturgy.
Premiere at Artvent Theatre in 2026.
Why this title matters right now
Written by acclaimed Bulgarian playwright Yana Borisova, this intimate two-hander arrives with rare recognition for new writing at home: the text earned both the Ikar 2023 and Askeer 2023 awards for dramaturgy. In 2026, Artvent Theatre presents a fresh staging of the play, placing audiences within whispering distance of two private worlds that start colliding after dark.
The team shaping the night
Film-and-theatre maker Dimitar Kotsev–Shosho directs, leaning into precision timing and unguarded pauses rather than melodrama. Designer Elis Veli builds a compact, lived‑in environment where boundaries are visible yet porous, while composer Milen Kukosharov supplies an original score that moves like city traffic at midnight—soft, restless, and occasionally brash. The performance features only two actors throughout: Boryana Bratoeva and Petar Antonov. Their sustained duet—shifting from guarded small talk to risky honesty—gives the text its pulse.
What you’ll notice from your seat
- The form: a contemporary chamber piece for two performers, with humor and volatility held in tight focus.
- The language: Borisova’s dialogue pivots quickly—dry wit snapping into revelation—so listen for those tiny beats where silence says more than the punchline.
- The space: neighboring interiors that feel separate but acoustically connected; props and lighting become subtle messengers between the rooms.
- The music: Kukosharov’s cues trace the characters’ changing temperature rather than underlining jokes, keeping the mood alert and unsentimental.
Beyond Sofia
The play’s momentum is not confined to one stage. Earlier showings introduced the work to Bulgarian audiences abroad, including dates in Munich and Frankfurt in February 2024. That travel-ready clarity—two actors, one set, a strong text—speaks to how directly the story lands with viewers.
Good to know before you go
Expect a lean running time without an interval feel; the tension builds in continuous waves rather than big set pieces. Seating close to the stage heightens the thrill of eavesdropping. If you gravitate to relationship comedies that trade spectacle for craft and candor, this is very much your lane.
Looking for more contemporary titles
- Another new-Bulgarian favorite with sharp dialogue: Bez garanciya.
- If you like lightning-fast banter and topical humor, try Kod Jalto.
- For a night of lively, conversational theatre with a social lens, see Petak vecher.
- Prefer romance that looks the industry in the eye? Explore Lyubov po scenariy v HOLLYWOOD.