ERMİŞ COMES TO PARİBU ART ON 19 NOVEMBER
For twelve years, a wise man has lived in Orphalese, a port city. At last, he is ready to return to his homeland. The people who have come to bid him farewell say, “Speak to us one last time. Share with us your wisdom and your truth.” They ask him about love, marriage, children, laws, freedom, work, pain and death.
And so, The Prophet begins to speak.
Khalil Gibran’s timeless masterpiece is adapted for the stage through the storytelling possibilities of the modern meddah tradition.
Throughout the performance, the storyteller takes on thirty different characters, revealing different facets of the human spirit. Like an old chest that has remained closed for years and is slowly opened, the many states of being human — our pain, memories, ethical questions and moral values — gradually unfold and expand.
In each section, Ermiş reveals another voice, another story, another secret. At times, it offers guidance; at times, a confession; and at times, it asks the questions people have avoided asking themselves for years.
Having reached millions of readers for more than a century, Ermiş brings to the stage not only the words of a wise man, but also humanity’s shared memory. Blending poetry with theatre, and storytelling with performance, ERMİŞ invites the audience on a journey that feels both ancient and strikingly contemporary.
“Even as the ages change, what echoes in the human heart remains the same. In this city, every chest is opened partly to remember and partly to understand. Because the chest within us is the only silent witness to the journey we take into ourselves.”
Event guidelines
- This event is suitable for attendees aged 9 and over. Children under the age of 9 will not be admitted. Guests under the age of 18 may attend only when accompanied by their legal guardian, such as a parent, or by an adult holding a notarised letter of authorisation issued by their parent or legal guardian.
- All attendees are required to have a valid ticket.
- Student tickets are valid only with a valid student ID. Student IDs must be presented to event staff upon entry.
- Doors open at 6:30 PM. The event starts at 7:00 PM.
- The event will be performed without an interval and will last 60 minutes.
- Late admission is not permitted once the event has started.
- Outside food and beverages are not permitted in the event venue.
- All attendees must carry a valid form of identification and present it upon request.
- Attendees are required to be at the event venue at least one hour before the event starts. Guests arriving by private vehicle or public transportation are responsible for any delays caused by traffic, parking, valet services or similar circumstances.
- The organiser reserves the right to change the event venue and/or event time.
- Sound and lighting effects used at the event may cause discomfort or sensitivity for some attendees.
- Photography and video recording are prohibited during the event. Attendees who take photographs or videos will be warned. Those who fail to comply with these warnings may be removed from the event.
- Flammable or explosive items, including but not limited to deodorants, sprays, perfumes and pepper spray, as well as sharp or piercing objects, firearms, laser pointers, selfie sticks, tripods and any other items that may pose a security risk are not permitted in the event venue.
- No cloakroom, storage locker or similar service is available for items that are not permitted inside the event venue.
- Portable chairs, stools, seats or similar items are not permitted in the event venue.
- Opened tobacco products are not permitted in the event venue.
- Backpacks, suitcases, carry-on luggage, motorcycle helmets and similar personal belongings are not permitted at standing concerts, performances or similar events.
- Pets are not permitted in the event venue.
- The organiser reserves the right to refuse admission to any individual without providing a reason, provided that the ticket price is refunded.
- The organiser reserves the right to cancel the event for any reason by refunding the ticket price.
- The organiser reserves the right to make changes to the event programme and event rules.
- The organiser reserves the right to use photographs and video recordings of attendees taken during the event for promotional purposes.
- The organiser reserves the right to carry out security checks in order to ensure the safety of the event venue. By attending the event, attendees agree to these checks. For security reasons, the following individuals may be refused entry:
- Those under the influence of alcohol or prohibited substances,
- Those displaying disruptive behaviour,
- Those carrying inappropriate or prohibited items,
- Those deemed by the organiser to pose a security risk.
- Tickets will be refunded for individuals whom the organiser deems unsuitable for admission to the event venue.
- The organiser is not responsible for lost or stolen belongings.
- Each ticket is valid for one person only and for the specified event.
- Event tickets must only be purchased through official sales channels. The organiser accepts no responsibility for tickets purchased through unauthorised sales channels.
- Discounted tickets are valid only for events specified by the organiser. The organiser reserves the right to change discount rates.
- Event tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Replacement tickets cannot be issued for lost tickets.
- Tickets of guests who leave the event venue will become invalid. A new ticket must be purchased in order to re-enter the venue.
- Purchased tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged unless the event is cancelled.
- In the event of cancellation or a change of date, ticket holders will be informed and will either be entitled to a refund or have their tickets automatically updated to the new event date.
- Tickets sold for the event may not be used in any competition, giveaway or prize draw without the prior permission and/or approval of Paribu Art.
Credits
- Writer: Khalil Gibran
- Translator: Zeynep Anacan
- Stage Adaptation & Narration: Edip Tepeli
- Lighting Design: Eren Uğurhan
- Set Design: İrem Fıçıcıoğlu
- Poster Design: Derya Dilege
- Costume Design: JÜT Collective
- Costume Production: Özge Gültekin
- Producers: Ekria & Jüt
- Executive Producer: Zeynep Anacan
- Rehearsal Photography: Arda Abut
- Production Photography: Sinan Arslan
- Teaser: Gurur Emre Yılmaz
- Assistant: Buğra Özdemir
Getting here
Hasanpaşa, Kurbağalıdere Cd. No:2/26 GH Blok, İç Kapı No:13, 34722 Kadıköy/İstanbul
Marmaray
From Söğütlüçeşme Station, enter Terminal Kadıköy and follow the signs to Paribu Art.
Metrobus
Get off at Söğütlüçeşme and follow the Paribu Art signs inside Terminal Kadıköy.
