Published by Ozgur Tore
Co-commissioned by and produced in association with Istanbul Theatre Festival (IKSV) & Istanbul Municipal Theatres, Athens & Epidaurus Festival, Centro Niemeyer Spain, Hong Kong Arts Festival, Kay & McLean Productions and Singapore Repertory Theatre.
Istanbul Theatre Festival (IKSV) & Istanbul Municipal Theatres will host a special co-production in October sponsored by Vodafone RED. Directed by Sam Mendes and featuring Kevin Spacey in the title role, “Richard III” will be in Istanbul in October with five special performances.
“Richard III”, the production of which the world premiere has taken place on June 29 and made tremendous effect, will be put on stage by Istanbul Theatre Festival (IKSV) & Istanbul Municipal Theatres by the sponsorship of Vodafone RED on the nights of Wednesday, October 5; Thursday, October 6; Friday, October 7; Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9 at 20.30 at Harbiye Muhsin Ertugrul Stage.
Kevin Spacey says: “Sam is one of the finest directors I have had the pleasure to work with and to gain this opportunity is beyond my wildest hopes. I love Sam’s perspective on a role, carving and shaping the actor. With such a remarkable character before me I have a feeling this one is going to be memorable experience. It is also my hope to bring a comprehensive educational programme and opportunities for emerging artists along our travels, making an argument for the living theatre in all major cities we will visit throughout 2011. We’re delighted that Bank of America Merrill Lynch has come on board for another season as our sponsor and I applaud their continued support for our work.”
After the performances in Athens, Hong Kong and Spain, “Richard III” will come to Istanbul in October for five special performances. Following the performances in Istanbul on October, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, the production will continue the tour with performances in Beijing, Singapore and Sydney
via Kevin Spacey will be in Istanbul.