EUNIC UK
Loading Events
  • This event has passed.

Holiday Fun: Karagöz and Hacivat

Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London is excited to present a traditional Turkish shadow play “Karagöz and Hacivat” on the 22nd of February at 3 pm.

About the Play: This traditional shadow play was one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the Ottoman Empire and was played during the religious month of Ramadan, at festivals, coffeehouses and gardens. The play was primarily played in Istanbul which later spread to other parts of Anatolia when the artists went on tours.

The main characters of the play are called Karagöz and Hacivat. Karagöz represents the morals and common sense of society whereas Hacivat represents the educated, well-mannered, smooth-talking aristocracy. Each character tries to persuade and influence the other in their quest to solve every day problems.

Ada Burke is a British actress, born in Turkey. She has been performing ‘Karagöz and Hacivat’ in Turkish and English in various venues across the UK on behalf of the Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London.

Details

Date:
February 22, 2019
Time
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Cost:
£3.73
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/holiday-fun-karagoz-and-hacivat-tickets-55656272409

Venue

Yunus Emre Enstitusu London
10 Maple Street
London, W1T 5HA United Kingdom
+ Google Map
Phone:
0207 387 3036
Website

Organizer

Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London
Phone:
0207 387 3036
Email:
Website:
http://yeelondon.org.uk

Other

Full Name
EUNIC London
Email
contact@eunic-london.org
Menu
×