'The Picture of Dorian Gray' to be staged at Zorlu PSM next season

Oscar Wilde's renowned novel, "The Picture of Dorian Gray," is set to grace the stage at the Zorlu Performing Arts Center (PSM) next season. Directed by Mehmet Birkiye, the theatrical adaptation will bring the classic tale of beauty, youth, and conscience to life for audiences. The play is scheduled to premiere on December 3, as part of the 30th Istanbul Theater Festival. Following its festival run, "The Picture of Dorian Gray" will continue to be performed at Zorlu PSM throughout the season. This adaptation, running for 90 minutes as a single act, is penned by Kerem Kurdoğlu. The cast features prominent actors Salih Bademci, Engin Hepileri, and Yiğit Sertdemir in the leading roles. They are joined by Cansu Bahadır, Çağrı Özdoğan, Emre Yıldızlar, İlkin Öykü Fışkın, Koray Efe Yazgan, Songül Boztepe, Umur Berk Seven, and Yasemin Aksel. The production's creative team includes Şirin Dağtekin Yenen for set and costume design, Cem Yılmazer for lighting design, Fırat Akarcalı for music, and Tuğçe Tuna for choreography. Zorlu PSM is producing the play, with Dolkun Production serving as the executive producer. Gozel Rovshanova is the assistant director. Tickets for the premiere go on sale August 21.