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Occidental Express now in rehearsal!
A new international co-production by MI Films, sadsongskomplex:fi & Macedonian National Theatre,
written by Matei Vișniec & directed by Jari Juutinen.
A journey from East to West—toward hope, illusion and everything in between.
Premiere: April 30, 2026
Macedonian National Theatre, Skopje
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"THE PURGE"
A psychological drama in two acts based on the play by Sophie Oksanen
Directed by Jari Juutinen
Screenography & Art by Teemu Nurmelin
Sound by Ville MJ Hyvönen
Cast: Christina Beruashvili, Mariam Psuturi, Vladimir Novosardov, Luka Dzhishkariani, Archil Baratashvili, Zurab Chipashvili,
Hatia Beruashvili
A collaboration of sadsongscomplex:fi
&
Alexander Griboedov State Drama Theatre
Tbilisi / Georgia
PREMIERE 10.12.2025
First repeat on 19.12.2025
Further performances
throughout 2026...
“Occidental Express” begins Rehearsals at Macedonian National Theatre!
Rehearsals have started for “Occidental Express”, the new international co-production between MI Films, sadsongskomplex:fi, and the Macedonian National Theatre.
Based on the text by Matei Vișniec and directed by Jari Juutinen, the play explores the illusion of the “West” as a promised utopia. Through a series of vivid, interconnected scenes, it follows characters from the East in their search for a better future - only to confront the fragile nature of that dream. Blending grotesque humor with sharp social insight, “Occidental Express” offers a powerful reflection on migration, identity, and the shifting meaning of belonging.
Cast: Ivica Dimitrijevic, Mirjana Trpokvska Kostovska, and Vasko Kostovski
Set & Costume Design: Kristina Bozurska Original music composed: Jane Trajkovski Choreography: Gea Erjavec
Premiere: April 30, 2026
Macedonian National Theatre, Skopje
Occidental Express
ULTIMO ATTO
FURTHER PERFORMANCES
COMING SOON...
Public Reception
Premiere of "THE PURGE" at Alexander Griboedov State Drama Theatre, December 2025, Tbilisi / Georgia
HAPPY OPENING NIGHT!
Full theatre, grateful applause - what else do you need for a good mood on premiere day!
Congratulations to all involved!
Nina Shaduri-Zardalishvili