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Western Express upcoming performance !
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, premiered on April 30, 2026
at Macedonian National Theatre, Skopje
Next performance on Tuesday, May 12 at 8 pm
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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...
“WESTERN EXPRESS”
Premiered on April 30, 2026
Macedonian National Theatre, Skopje
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.
Text: Matei Višnjek
Director: Jari Jutinen
Cast: Ivica Dimitrijević, Mirjana Trpkovska Kostovska, Vasko Kostovski
Music: Jane Trajkovski
Scenography/costumes: Kristina Božurska
Stage movements: Gea Erjavec
Lighting design: Darko Mladenovski
Translation: Goce Kostovski
Poster design: Kosta Lazarevski
Photography: Naum Doksevski
The project is a co-production between MI Film &Theatre, sadsongskomplex:fi and the Macedonian National Theater and is supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Macedonia and the Finnish Arts and Culture Agency.
Next performance Tuesday May 12, 8 pm
Get your tickets here...
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