The Lovers

The Lovers — a performance conceived, directed and choreographed by Mila Iskrenova in the Muses Hall of the Ivan Vazov National Theatre. Conceived as a 'conversation' among love letters exchanged across times and eras by famous writers, artists and musicians — Victor Hugo, Goethe, George Sand, Frida Kahlo, James Joyce, Robert Burns, Anaïs Nin, Henry Miller. The words of the letters — in Italian, French, German and English — are spoken, sung and danced by two pairs of lovers, accompanied by baroque music on the spinet (Elitsa Stefanova). Set and costumes: Elitsa Georgieva; vocal consultant: Yosif Gerdzhikov. Cast: Bilyana Petrinska, Elena Ivanova/Zhaklin Daskalova, Georgi Zlatarev and Kaloyan Trifonov. Running time 1 h. Premiere: 24 March 2026.