THE LONG WAY TO THE STARS introduces us to the latest scientific theories about the origins of the Solar System and life in the Universe. In a funny, inventive and accessible manner, it immerses us in scientific ideas and makes us think about where we are going and what needs to be done if we are to survive as a species.

With presidential elections coming up, a popular television talk show invites the favorite candidate, astrophysicist John L. Ivanov, to present his ambitious ideas on space exploration. But the host, Denes Nagy, isn’t afraid to ask the real questions. As the civil debate turns into a verbal boxing match, startling ideas about the future of humanity will be revealed.

The brave team behind the project – Andrea Brunello (Jet Propulsion Theatre – Italy), Dr. Vladimir Bozhilov (Department of Astronomy at the Faculty of Physics at Sofia University) and Dimitar Uzunov (Famille Mundi, Paris, and Arte Urbana Collectif, Sofia) – brings theatre and science together.

Running time: 60 min.​

Suitable for children.​

DirectorAndrea Brunello
TextDr. Vladimir Bozhilov, Dimitar Uzunov, Andrea Brunello
PerformersDimitar Uzunov, Dr. Vladimir Bozhilov
VideoNikola Nalbantov
Music and soundAlexei Nikolov
Visual identityElena Gamalova
Voice overTimothy Lone, Alexandrina Djassem

THE LONG WAY TO THE STARS is coproduced by Arte Urbana Collectif, Jet Propulsion Theatre, and Forum Democrit. The project was part of the initiative Plovdiv 2019 – European Capital of Culture and was included in the Cultural Programme of the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU 2018.

We would like to thank: Stanislava Anchova, Ralitsa Assenova, Nikolay Borisov, Maria Bozhilova, Ivo Dimitrov, Todorka Dimitrova, Pierre Guillemet, Kaloyan Kalinin, Ivaylo Rogozinov, Daniel Roy, Denitsa Shishkova, Georgi Uzunov, Hristo Uzunov, Stanka Uzunova, Mariya Valkova.

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Montana

27.09.2024 ~ 15:00

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Troyan

05.10.2024 ~ 19:30

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Pazardzhik

09.10.2024 ~ 14:00

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Varna

24.10.2024 ~ 13:30

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Lovech

14.11.2024 ~ 19:30

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