During the ninth edition of the Port Prim Art Fest, audiences in Burgas will have the unique opportunity to experience one of the most significant titles in the 2026 Bulgarian theatrical program. Organized by Grand Hotel & SPA Primoretz with the support of the Municipality of Burgas, the festival aims to introduce the public to high-quality works while supporting the city's bid for European Capital of Culture 2032. In this context, the NHK Cultural Center will host "The In Love Airship" by the Plovdiv Drama Theatre on October 8, at exactly 7:30 PM.
The performance has become a true phenomenon, achieving immense success on a national level. It boasts an impressive collection of six nominations for both the Ikar and Askeer awards. Among the distinctions earned by the production are:
- Askeer 2026 for Best Performance;
- Ikar 2026 for Debut by Paola Maravilya;
- Ikar 2026 for Original Music by Sashko Kostov and Yavor Karagitliev.
Behind this spectacular and deeply moving production are director and stage adapter Diana Dobreva and playwright Alexander Sekulov. Their artistic world weaves together vision, music, and word to tell a story about the power of poetry and the vulnerability of the artist. The plot draws its inspiration from the legacy of iconic Bulgarian poets:
- Ivan Metodiev;
- Dobromir Tonev;
- Miryana Basheva;
- Grisha Trifonov.
The impressive cast includes Konstantin Elenkov, Martin Rakov, Maria Sotirova, Boris Krastev, Paola Maravilya, Alexandra Svilenova, Ivana Krumova, Nikolay Stanoev, and Gabriela Chonina.
Everyone wishing to attend can secure their passes now, as tickets are already on general sale. They are available at the "Clock" box office in Burgas, as well as online through the Eventim.bg network.