Erdal Karagoz's Exile Story Staged at CENTQUATRE-PARIS
The CENTQUATRE-PARIS will host the premiere of 'Erdal est parti: le récit d'un réfugié', a documentary theater piece based on the experiences of Kurdish political refugee Erdal Karagoz. Directed by Simon Roth, the production runs from September 16 to 18, 2026, at 8 PM, with a duration of 1 hour 45 minutes and ticket prices ranging from 10 to 22 euros. The work is Roth's third creation and draws on twelve hours of interviews with Karagoz, who fled from Turkey to Europe, enduring violence and displacement. On stage, four performers embody different facets of Erdal, using a mix of pre-recorded videos, live images, and synchronized lip-dubbing to blur the lines between testimony, embodiment, and representation. Roth aims to transform anger into strength and raise public awareness about exile experiences, making the piece both intimate and political.
Key facts
- The play 'Erdal est parti' is based on the true story of Kurdish refugee Erdal Karagoz.
- Directed by Simon Roth, it is his third creation in documentary theater.
- The production features four performers representing different aspects of Erdal.
- It incorporates twelve hours of interviews with Karagoz.
- The staging uses pre-recorded videos, live images, and synchronized lip-dubbing.
- Performances are scheduled from September 16 to 18, 2026, at 20:00.
- The venue is CENTQUATRE-PARIS in the 19th arrondissement of Paris.
- Ticket prices range from 10 to 22 euros.
- The play explores the trauma of exile and aims to raise awareness.
- The duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Entities
Artists
- Erdal Karagoz
- Simon Roth
Institutions
- CENTQUATRE-PARIS
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Turkey
- Europe