I am Antigone
Description: In this new adaptation of the classic Greek tragedy ‘Antigone’ by Naghmeh Samini, Antigone speaks Farsi. In 2023, Virgule FPAC found a Dutch partner in Altstadt Rotterdam to produce the performance ‘I am Antigone’: A moving story about power, love, justice and rebellion. In this performance we see Antigone in the solitary cell where […]
Advanced Workshops
کارگاه بازیگری با موضوع «انجام دادن» در ۱۲ جلسه فشرده، تمرکز بر تفاوت انجام دادن توسط اجراگر و چگونگی بروز «عمل در صحنه» خواهد بود. اینکه ما بعنوان بازیگر و یا اجراگر چگونه انجام دادن را طراحی میکنیم و آن را انجام میدهیم. این کارگاه مناسب کسانی است که به مقدمات بازیگری آشنایند و به […]
The Absent Director
-THE ABSENT DIRECTOR https://virgulefpac.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/THE_ABSENT_DIRECTOR_TRAILER_EN_Subs.mp4 CREW Director: Arvand Dashtaray Producer: Hossein Akbari Production Company: Virgule FPAC Executive Producer: Marene van Holk, Amir […]
The 8th Adventure
Description: Rostam is a character who embodies Iranian culture and literature. He is endowed with the power of Hercules and follows strict Pahlevani ethics, serving as a symbol of masculine patriarchy. However, he is also a beacon of truth and light, fighting against the devil. The epic story of Rostam’s battles and his glories are […]
Walking on Clouds with Closed Eyes
Description:This show is a re-reading of Virginia Woolf’s diaries. After penning “A Dream Attached to a Horse That Doesn’t Fall off,” which re-read Christopher Columbus’s diaries, and Butterfly and Yoke, which re-read the diaries of Vincent Van Gogh, this trilogy concludes by returning to Woolf’s journals. The previous research and experience guided the approach for […]
Jackal’s Wedding
Description:Virgule’s production of “Jackal’s Wedding” was an innovative exploration showcasing thought-provoking insights into human nature. Through expert composition and spatial design, the audience is taken on a unique journey that few have ventured before. The professional cast and crew brought to life a compelling Comedy-Drama that captivated audiences and received excellent reviews, selling out every […]
The Dream Attached To a Horse Which Doesn’t Collapse
Description:The re-reading of Christopher Columbus’ daily notes led to the show “A dream attached to a horse which doesn’t collapse”, in which Virgule sought to gain exclusive insight into the performer’s presence on stage. Over the course of two years, we carefully narrowed our focus and developed an expert understanding of energy transfer, intent on […]
Butterfly & Yuke
Description: Butterfly & Yoke is Iran’s first international theater practice after the revolution in 1978. This 2 language (Farsi-French) show was made during radical right wing president Mahmod Ahmadinejad. And Virgule could manage to invite and work with 5 professional French actors and 15 french acting students combined with 6 Iranian actors. Imagine in the […]
7 Commandments for Becoming Contemporary
Description: This show is an intercultural research project studying the contemporary tension between the concept of self and the other. It was a collaboration between performers from 7 different cultures(France, Italy, Afghanistan, America, Iran, Portugal and South Korea). IHow can we communicate with each other ignoring the language limitations? When we wanted to plan this […]
Find the Way
Description: This project is based on the concept of theatrical interactivity. It’s a combination of elements from different fields, such as theater, video games and literature, creating a unique experience for our audience by blending these genres together. “Find the way” is one of our early interactive shows that sadly we never could have the […]