The exceptional theatrical performance “The Lie” by Florian Zeller, directed by Nikola Đuza, and performed by the Belgrade Drama Theatre from Serbia, closed the 63rd edition of the “Ohrid Summer” festival last night at the Ancient Theatre.
As emphasized by the director of the National Institution “Ohrid Summer,” Natasha Popović, in her closing address to the audience of over two thousand at the Ancient Theatre, over the course of the past forty festival evenings, the voice of art resonated from ancient Ohrid to the whole world, confirming the artistic perfection nurtured and built over the years.
– We have realized captivating events that the audience followed with immense joy. For most of the events, there was a demand for more tickets, and we have recorded a 50% increase in sales. What is particularly significant for us is that we have achieved a record attendance of international audience. Reservations were made from England, France, Turkey, Serbia, America, Canada, Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Hungary, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Russia, Belgium, Australia, Brazil, Israel. This is evidence that the power of music and theater knows no boundaries, stated Popović.
The 63rd edition of the festival started on July 12th with the spectacular performance of opera diva Angela Gheorghiu and concluded just as magnificently, with a contemporary, modern aesthetic, impressively acted play that was intriguing, provocative, and quite comedic, featuring outstanding actors Milos Biković, Tamara Krčunović, Miograd Radojkić, and Jelisaveta Teodosić.
– We have realized captivating events that the audience followed with immense joy. For most of the events, there was a demand for more tickets, and we have recorded a 50% increase in sales. What is particularly significant for us is that we have achieved a record attendance of international audience. Reservations were made from England, France, Turkey, Serbia, America, Canada, Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Hungary, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Russia, Belgium, Australia, Brazil, Israel. This is evidence that the power of music and theater knows no boundaries, stated Popović.
The 63rd edition of the festival started on July 12th with the spectacular performance of opera diva Angela Gheorghiu and concluded just as magnificently, with a contemporary, modern aesthetic, impressively acted play that was intriguing, provocative, and quite comedic, featuring outstanding actors Milos Biković, Tamara Krčunović, Miograd Radojkić, and Jelisaveta Teodosić.
– This text confirms that in life, we navigate through lies, whether to protect someone, to hide from ourselves, or to manipulate others. Lies are simply necessary, like an epithelial tissue that doesn’t provide protection, a psychological code for defense mechanisms. However, the play doesn’t concern itself with lies as a phenomenon, but with the truth, whether we can or cannot accept it as it is, whether the truth we hear is the actual truth or the truth we want to believe in. After these questions are opened, the marital relationships remain the same, whether we remain the same, and whether we can stay while not being consumed by paranoid doubts, explains the selector of the drama program at “Ohrid Summer,” Sanja Arsovska.
After the conclusion of the play, the festival fire that had been burning throughout the past festival nights was extinguished, marking the end of this festival edition. The closure of this festival edition was also symbolized by a lavish fireworks display in the sky above the Ancient Theater.
The 63rd “Ohrid Summer” took place with significant support from the President of the Republic of North Macedonia, Stevo Pendarovski, who acted as the patron of the event, as well as the Government and the Ministry of Culture. The event also enjoyed support from various embassies in North Macedonia, the Municipality of Ohrid, and numerous cultural supporters. The festival’s main sponsor, Makedonski Telekom, also played a crucial role in ensuring the success of the festival.
