Ostavam za malko

Behind the curtain

Created for the stage by the Bulgarian screenwriters Alexander Chobanov and Lilo Petrov, this production brings together a quartet of actors with sharp comic instincts and dramatic depth. The stage belongs to Stefania Koleva and Gerasim Georgiev – Gero, joined by Katya Ivanova and Aleksandar Grigorov; on select dates you may also see co-director Dimitar Zhivkov step into the cast. The show premiered at Artvent Theatre in Sofia on 19 November and has since been touring nationwide, with recent stops including Gabrovo, Yambol and Burgas.

Why it resonates

Rather than grand gestures, the drama zeroes in on small, telling moments: the pause before a truth is spoken, the joke that lands a beat too late, the door left half‑open. It’s built as a chamber piece where timing rules—snappy exchanges flare into silence, then soften into unexpected warmth. Audiences have praised the lively rhythm and the way the story balances laughter with hard-earned honesty, allowing space for three perspectives to clash and converge without slipping into melodrama.

The creative signature

• Direction: a first-time outing in the director’s chair for Gerasim Georgiev – Gero, paired with the precise comic sensibility of Dimitar Zhivkov. Their approach keeps scenes nimble and actor-led, letting contradictions breathe.
• Design: scenography and costumes by Mira Kalanova sketch a familiar home that subtly morphs with the characters’ shifting loyalties—details change, objects migrate, memories intrude.
• Music: an original score by Pavel Terziyski threads through scene changes with gentle motifs that echo the push-and-pull of reunion.

Expect crisp, contemporary Bulgarian writing, performances that lean into nuance, and a staging that treats everyday choices as the true turning points. The result is a brisk evening that lingers—witty, disarming, and recognizably close to home.

If you enjoy smart, actor-driven comedies

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• Urban caper with delicious twists: Bez garanciya
• Romance collides with movie magic: Lyubov po scenariy v HOLLYWOOD
• Domestic mayhem, high-speed timing: Otchayani sapruzi 2: Brakuvani

Keeping company with these titles, “I’ll Stay for a Little While” stands out for its intimate scale and truthful humor—proof that the smallest returns can spark the biggest reckonings.