No Exit by Jean Paul Sartre
Square Peg Theater presents the famous existentialist drama "No Exit" by 20th century philosopher Jean Paul Sartre on the small stage at The Space, Istanbul's premier independent expat theater hall.
This scathing drama explores Sartre's rendition of hell for three ill-fitted characters as they find that the afterlife is not the fire and brimstone we have been lead to believe.
Dates:
April 11
Time:
8pm
Place:
Hayal Kahvesi Beyoğlu, Taksim
Tickets:
30TL at the door, 34TL through biletix.
Link to Biletix...
This scathing drama explores Sartre's rendition of hell for three ill-fitted characters as they find that the afterlife is not the fire and brimstone we have been lead to believe.
Dates:
April 11
Time:
8pm
Place:
Hayal Kahvesi Beyoğlu, Taksim
Tickets:
30TL at the door, 34TL through biletix.
Link to Biletix...
Oscar Wilde In San Francisco by Eric Wilcox
Turks and ex-patriots alike might be surprised to find the famous character in such an unconventional district, but Oscar Wilde will appear at an exclusive pocket theater (çep tiyatro) in Istanbul’s Tarlabaşı neighborhood. This original, sixty-minute, one-act solo play by writer Eric Wilcox promises drama, humor and historical interest for fans of Mr. Wilde.
You may know Oscar from his hilarious and delightful plays; The Importance of Being Earnest', Lady Windermere's Fan' the scandalous Salome, and his novel The Portrait of Dorian Gray, but his earlier, formative life had yet to be explored. Oscar Wilde in San Francisco portrays a more 'earnest' side of the notorious ne'er-do-well as he saunters across America on a commercially successful ten-month lecture tour called 'The House Beautiful.' American playwright Eric Wilcox, (The Hasheesh Eater, Divided We Fall) uses archival sources and an unusual style to create a captivating portrait of an emerging writer honing his wit for the works that we have all come to love.
“As a brash 26-year old, Wilde caused a sensation in 1882 San Francisco and you will be transported to that time in our play. Those who are familiar with the towering scandal of Wilde’s life and literary career will find the play an engaging back-story to his well-known works. It’s a hell of a ride, too. English actor Luke Webb and American fiddler Ian Thomas Ackerman will deliver.”
–Eric Wilcox
DATES:
Friday, January 18, 9pm OPENING NIGHT
Saturday, January 19, 9pm
Friday, January 25, 9pm
Saturday, January 26, 9pm CLOSING NIGHT
You may know Oscar from his hilarious and delightful plays; The Importance of Being Earnest', Lady Windermere's Fan' the scandalous Salome, and his novel The Portrait of Dorian Gray, but his earlier, formative life had yet to be explored. Oscar Wilde in San Francisco portrays a more 'earnest' side of the notorious ne'er-do-well as he saunters across America on a commercially successful ten-month lecture tour called 'The House Beautiful.' American playwright Eric Wilcox, (The Hasheesh Eater, Divided We Fall) uses archival sources and an unusual style to create a captivating portrait of an emerging writer honing his wit for the works that we have all come to love.
“As a brash 26-year old, Wilde caused a sensation in 1882 San Francisco and you will be transported to that time in our play. Those who are familiar with the towering scandal of Wilde’s life and literary career will find the play an engaging back-story to his well-known works. It’s a hell of a ride, too. English actor Luke Webb and American fiddler Ian Thomas Ackerman will deliver.”
–Eric Wilcox
DATES:
Friday, January 18, 9pm OPENING NIGHT
Saturday, January 19, 9pm
Friday, January 25, 9pm
Saturday, January 26, 9pm CLOSING NIGHT
THE SUPER SHOW
Meanwhile at The Space, Square Peg has brought together another evening of original sketch comedy….
The Super Show! Dec. 5, 6 & 7. 10pm @ The Space
Take a closer look at the hidden lives of some of your favourite comic heroes and meet some heroes of our own invention.
Come witness the spectacularly spandexed cast in their new venue, The Space.
Because The Space is small, cozy and unofficial, here are some important notes :
1 – THERE ARE NO TICKETS FOR SALE AT THE DOOR! PRE-SALE ONLY!
Tickets can be purchased from Bariş Pub, or from any cast member you know.
2 – THERE ARE ABOUT 35 SEATS! Buy your ticket early.
3 – WE DON’T SELL ANYTHING! Bring your own drinks and snacks. If you want glasses or ice we can provide it – a “corking” donation will be suggested.
Tickets will go on sale November 24th.
Directions to Bariş:
Şehit Muhtar Mahallesi Kurabiye Sokak 15/A BEYOĞLU İSTANBUL
Find United Colors of Benneton on Istiklal. Walk down Mis Sokak. Take your first right. 3rd building on the right hand side is Bariş.
Directions to The Space:
Kalyoncu Kulluğu Cd. 50A, Tarlabaşı
Find the police station on the corner of Tarlabaşı Caddesi and Kalyoncu Kulluğu Caddesi. Walk down the hill about 250m. On the right hand side, above a second hand shop, is The Space.
The Super Show! Dec. 5, 6 & 7. 10pm @ The Space
Take a closer look at the hidden lives of some of your favourite comic heroes and meet some heroes of our own invention.
Come witness the spectacularly spandexed cast in their new venue, The Space.
Because The Space is small, cozy and unofficial, here are some important notes :
1 – THERE ARE NO TICKETS FOR SALE AT THE DOOR! PRE-SALE ONLY!
Tickets can be purchased from Bariş Pub, or from any cast member you know.
2 – THERE ARE ABOUT 35 SEATS! Buy your ticket early.
3 – WE DON’T SELL ANYTHING! Bring your own drinks and snacks. If you want glasses or ice we can provide it – a “corking” donation will be suggested.
Tickets will go on sale November 24th.
Directions to Bariş:
Şehit Muhtar Mahallesi Kurabiye Sokak 15/A BEYOĞLU İSTANBUL
Find United Colors of Benneton on Istiklal. Walk down Mis Sokak. Take your first right. 3rd building on the right hand side is Bariş.
Directions to The Space:
Kalyoncu Kulluğu Cd. 50A, Tarlabaşı
Find the police station on the corner of Tarlabaşı Caddesi and Kalyoncu Kulluğu Caddesi. Walk down the hill about 250m. On the right hand side, above a second hand shop, is The Space.
Upcoming Shows - December, January & February
Dec. 5,6 & 7 - The Super Show - Original sketch comedy about the lives of your favourite heroes, and some new ones too.
Location TBA
Mid December - All the way from "The Other Side" with a great show for the festive season, Cari Freer and Jeff Gibbs head up the Asian Division's first show.
January - One man and a fiddler take the stage with Eric Wilcox's original biographical script of Oscar Wilde's tour of America.
February - Square Peg gets serious with Jean Paul Sartre's "No Exit"
Location TBA
Mid December - All the way from "The Other Side" with a great show for the festive season, Cari Freer and Jeff Gibbs head up the Asian Division's first show.
January - One man and a fiddler take the stage with Eric Wilcox's original biographical script of Oscar Wilde's tour of America.
February - Square Peg gets serious with Jean Paul Sartre's "No Exit"
Asian Invasion!
Square Peg is proud to announce we've branched out to the "other side." All of those who wished to be involved in or see our shows, but (rightfully) balked at the transcontinental commute, you now have your chance! We will have shows on the go on both sides of the Bosphorus.
OPEN AUDITIONS/MEET & GREET
Come on come all to The Space Monday May 21, 8 - 11:30
An Interview With Yabangee.com
The story behind Square Peg, straight from the horse's mouth. CLICK HERE
Typing In Stereo - Yabancılar Şubesi
Have you been living here long enough to form the well-known stereotypes of the local Turk? Well, guess what? YOU are a stereotype yourself. If you don't agree, come see yourself represented in our new show. Trust us, you will "find yourself" there amongst the other yanbancilar. Square Peg Theatre Troupe is putting on another one of its glorious shows! This time, we're holding the mirror up to the yabanci community, while taking a few calculated jabs at the Turks. If you have a sense of humor and love taking the piss, come get pissed with us at Romeo Juliet on the nights of April 18, 19, and 20.
Prices:
Wednesday April 18 - 20 lira
Discount!!! Thursday April 19 - 15 lira
Friday April 20 - 20 lira
After Party Friday April 20th starting at midnight. Everyone is welcome even if you didn't come to the show, although we'll know who you are.
FREE DRINKS!! For those who buy presale tickets, a complimentary alcoholic beverage will be provided with your ticket (that's fancy talk for free booze).
PRE-SALE Tickets are on sale at Romeo Juliet (see below) and Bar-ish pub. Available April 10th - noon of the show day. (There will still be tickets at the door)
Any questions or comments, please keep them to yourselves. :)
Prices:
Wednesday April 18 - 20 lira
Discount!!! Thursday April 19 - 15 lira
Friday April 20 - 20 lira
After Party Friday April 20th starting at midnight. Everyone is welcome even if you didn't come to the show, although we'll know who you are.
FREE DRINKS!! For those who buy presale tickets, a complimentary alcoholic beverage will be provided with your ticket (that's fancy talk for free booze).
PRE-SALE Tickets are on sale at Romeo Juliet (see below) and Bar-ish pub. Available April 10th - noon of the show day. (There will still be tickets at the door)
Any questions or comments, please keep them to yourselves. :)
A Very Squarey Christmas
Dec 20th & 22nd.
Two Nights Only!
At Romeo & Juliet Performance Hall, Beyoğlu. (details below)
Come and get your Merry, at a Christmas so Squarey…
Short comedy Christmas plays and carols, written and acted by the Square Peg Theatre Troupe
Music & Carols
Doors open at 9pm
Show starts at 10pm
Clearing the chairs to party at 11ish.
Christmas treats and festive drinks. YUM!
DRESS CODE:
Ladies, let’s dress it up a bit. Cocktail dresses and the like?
&
Gents, let’s see how you clean up.
Tickets are by donation with proceedes going to The Space.
Come support Istanbul’s creative side.
Two Nights Only!
At Romeo & Juliet Performance Hall, Beyoğlu. (details below)
Come and get your Merry, at a Christmas so Squarey…
Short comedy Christmas plays and carols, written and acted by the Square Peg Theatre Troupe
Music & Carols
Doors open at 9pm
Show starts at 10pm
Clearing the chairs to party at 11ish.
Christmas treats and festive drinks. YUM!
DRESS CODE:
Ladies, let’s dress it up a bit. Cocktail dresses and the like?
&
Gents, let’s see how you clean up.
Tickets are by donation with proceedes going to The Space.
Come support Istanbul’s creative side.
DigiSmirk vs The Couch Potato
Get ready to laugh! Our next show is a multi-media spoof of pop-culture TV.
With original sketches written by Neysa Joseph-Orr, Jordan Duquette & Guy Harvold and a cast of 20, we bring you a fast paced, mildly offensive and very funny show.
(taking advantage of the fact that the Politically Correct Police haven't made their way to Turkey yet)
Venue details below.
Doors open at 9:20 and the curtain goes up at 10 sharp!
Come early for a good seat.
Tickets are 20tl at the door.
Discounts on beer & yerli alcohol.
Closing party after the show on the 21st at 11:45ish. Everyone is invited!
With original sketches written by Neysa Joseph-Orr, Jordan Duquette & Guy Harvold and a cast of 20, we bring you a fast paced, mildly offensive and very funny show.
(taking advantage of the fact that the Politically Correct Police haven't made their way to Turkey yet)
Venue details below.
Doors open at 9:20 and the curtain goes up at 10 sharp!
Come early for a good seat.
Tickets are 20tl at the door.
Discounts on beer & yerli alcohol.
Closing party after the show on the 21st at 11:45ish. Everyone is invited!
We made it into TimeOut Istanbul!
pg. 8!
Beat out only by
Mr. Kevin Spacey.
I can live with that.
Beat out only by
Mr. Kevin Spacey.
I can live with that.
Absurdities Such As Life
When you look at life through the other foot, life becomes a shade of absurd.
From the manic mind of Neysa Joseph-Orr comes an entertaining evening of uproarious role reversal and damn fine music.
When
June 13th - 16th (2011)
Where - this gets confusing...
June 13th & 14th
Hayal Kahvesi Bistro
June 15th & 16th
Romeo & Juliet
Time
10pm start seating is limited. Come early for a good seat.
How Much?
15tl (worth every kuruş)
From the manic mind of Neysa Joseph-Orr comes an entertaining evening of uproarious role reversal and damn fine music.
When
June 13th - 16th (2011)
Where - this gets confusing...
June 13th & 14th
Hayal Kahvesi Bistro
June 15th & 16th
Romeo & Juliet
Time
10pm start seating is limited. Come early for a good seat.
How Much?
15tl (worth every kuruş)
2nd Production Auditions
April 26th, Tuesday 7 - 11pm Papirus.
Walk down Istiklal and turn right at the Fish Market. Go to the end of Balık Pasaj and look across the street. Slightly off to the right is Papirus. We'll be on floor down from the Terrace.
Before the excitement dies down, before people go away for the summer, let's get the 2nd Show on the road!
I will be at Papirus on Tuesday evening from 7pm to 11pm. There will be open auditions for the second production.
Please have ready a short monologue to read and a good idea of when you'll be available to practice.
Not only actors needed! We also need assistants, writers, directors and musicians.
2nd Production (yet to be specified) will be similar to the first.
It will go on stage mid-to-end of June.
Things to take note of:
Most rehearsals will take place on the European side. (By most, I mean pretty much all of them.)
Rehearsals can go late. Especially closer to show day.
This is a volunteer situation. Any profit made after costs will be split equally. We're not in it for the money.
And even though we are amateurs, I run a tight ship. We do not blow off rehearsals. I understand schedule can change etc and things can come up, but if you think you can't commit don't waste your time or mine. ;)
Walk down Istiklal and turn right at the Fish Market. Go to the end of Balık Pasaj and look across the street. Slightly off to the right is Papirus. We'll be on floor down from the Terrace.
Before the excitement dies down, before people go away for the summer, let's get the 2nd Show on the road!
I will be at Papirus on Tuesday evening from 7pm to 11pm. There will be open auditions for the second production.
Please have ready a short monologue to read and a good idea of when you'll be available to practice.
Not only actors needed! We also need assistants, writers, directors and musicians.
2nd Production (yet to be specified) will be similar to the first.
It will go on stage mid-to-end of June.
Things to take note of:
Most rehearsals will take place on the European side. (By most, I mean pretty much all of them.)
Rehearsals can go late. Especially closer to show day.
This is a volunteer situation. Any profit made after costs will be split equally. We're not in it for the money.
And even though we are amateurs, I run a tight ship. We do not blow off rehearsals. I understand schedule can change etc and things can come up, but if you think you can't commit don't waste your time or mine. ;)
First Production Success!
We recieved great reviews and many want to know when we will have our second one up...
We'll keep you posted.
We'll keep you posted.
Love & Other Nonsense
Our first production is ready! 15.5 of the finest amateurs we could
gather on stage with five short plays, a few monologues and some
original music.
April 11th 12th and 13th at Hayal Kahvesi Bistro
10pm start.
The venue seats 40, the rest will be standing room only. Come early for good seats.
15tl tix at the door.
Come support English theatre!
April 11th 12th and 13th at Hayal Kahvesi Bistro
10pm start.
The venue seats 40, the rest will be standing room only. Come early for good seats.
15tl tix at the door.
Come support English theatre!
Open Audition For 1st Production
Jan 23, 2011 5pm - Location to be disclosed
