Based on a screenplay by the star of contemporary Bulgarian drama Yana Borisova (“With my back to the sunset”, “for love…”), the funny story explores the frank male and female versions of love, invariably causing thunderous applause.
Boryana Bratoeva (“Sisters Pallaveevi”, “Odyssey”, “Sunny Beach”) and Putter Antonov (“Edward”, “With Your Back To The Sunset”, “Don’t Think Of Me”) shine in the main roles.
To write the text, Yana Borisova was inspired by the true story of the two actors who met at a party, but it turns out they live in the same building. They become best friends, spend a lot of time together and share everything – “from cooking to roaring”.
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Boryana Bratoeva was awarded for leading female role and Dimitar Kotsev – Shosho for directing at the Awards for Contribution to the Creative Industries. To build the wonderful space
and atmosphere of the production, the youngest award-winning scenographer Ellis Veli partners with the incredible composer Milen Kukosharov.
The action tells us about Dennis, who has retired from television after a dramatic love break-up, wallowing in self-pity and alcohol. Sociable Mia bursts into his life, becoming for Dennis a source of new life energy. The young actress draws wisdom and emotional experience. The need for purpose towards the other and elsewhere is affirmed. On the way to this goal, everyone makes their own personal discoveries.
“A place called Drugade” is visiting Varna as part of a national tour. In the maritime capital, the play was staged only for the second time, but it was played on many stages in Sofia and the country with incredible success. Yana Borisova defines it as one of her best texts.
