by JEAN GENET

Directed by

Kris Sharkov

Scenography and costumes

Nicole Trendafilova

Music

Emilian Gatzov - Elby

Cast

Velina Georgieva, Sofia Djustrova, Emona Ilieva

Theatre

Drama Theatre Vratza

Opening night

25.03.2025

Photos by Julian Rachkov

by HENRIK IBSEN

Directed by

Kris Sharkov

Scenography and costumes

Nikola Toromanov

Music

Assen Avramov

Multimedia

Ralitza Georgieva

Cast

Mak Marinov, Leonid Yovchev, Malin Krastev, Stoyan Mladenov, Martina Todorova, Bogdan Buhalov, Alexander Karasanski

Theatre

Little City Theatre "Zad Kanala"

Opening night

26.09. & 27.09.2024

Photos by Alexander Bogdan Thompson

Awards

“Ikar” award for best male supporting role (Leonid Yovchev) and a nomination for best male lead role (Mak Marinov)

after the novel by MICHEL HOUELLEBECQ

Adapted and directed by

Kris Sharkov

Scenography and costumes

Nikola Toromanov

Music

Emilian Gatzov - Elby

Multimedia

Ralitza Georgieva

Cast

Teodora Duhovnikova, Martin Dimitrov, Zhaklin Daskalova, Dimitar Nikolov, Elena Ivanova, Slavena Zaykova / Bilyana Georgieva, Darina Radeva

Dramaturg

Maya Pramatarova

Camera

Sturshel Productions

Theatre

National Theatre “Ivan Vazov”

Opening night

21.04.2024

Festivals

Nis, Serbia 2024. (2 awards - for best scenography - Nikola Toromanov and best young actor - Martin Dimitrov)

ITF Skupi Festival, Skopje, North Macedonia 2024 - award for best director - Kris Sharkov

Photos by Alexander Bogdan Thompson

by SALOME LELOUCH

Directed by

Kris Sharkov

Scenography and costumes

Vanina Tsandeva

Music

Emilian Gatzov - Elby

Multimedia

Petko Tanchev

Cast

Vesela Babinova, Vladimir Zombori, Lidia Vasileva, Daniel Kukushev

Producer

(BAZA) x

Theatre

“Lumiere” Cinema, NDK

Opening Nights

06.02. & 07.02.2024

photos by Mamury Photograph and Vanina Tsandeva

after MOLIÈRE

Directed by

Kris Sharkov

Scenography and costumes

Nikola Toromanov

Music

Assen Avramov

Multimedia

Petko Tanchev

Cast

Anthony Penev, Adrian Filipov, Boryana Manoilova, Nadya Derderyan, Delyan Iliev, Marian Dulchev, Teona Dimova, Valentin Vassilev

Theatre

Drama - Puppet Theatre “Ivan Radoev” Pleven

Opening night

14.12.2023

Awards

a nomination for “Ikar” award for best technical support

photos by Stefan N. Shterev

by DUNCAN MACMILAN after ODON VON HORVATH

Directed by

Kris Sharkov

Scenography and costumes

Nikole Trendafilova

Music

Emilian Gatzov

Choreography

Anna Kabakova

Multimedia

Ralitza Georgieva

Cast

Daniel Kukushev, Antonia Gyurudi, Darina Radeva, Ivana Krumova, Yoana Dimitrova, Nelly Taukchi, Ralitza Popova, Silvia Bolyarska

Theatre

NATFA

Opening night

28.09.2023

Photos by Nikolay Popov

by IVAN VYRYPAEV

Directed by

Kris Sharkov

Scenography

Ognyana Serafimova

Music

Emilian Gatzov - Elby

Multimedia

Ralitza Georgieva

Cast

Dimitar Nikolov, Maria Sotirova, Martin Dimitrov, Veselina Konakchiyska

Theate

RCCA “Toplocentrala” Sofia

Opening night

20.02.2023

Awards

2 nominations for “Askeer 2023” award - for best directing (Kris Sharkov) and best male supporting role (Martin Dimitrov

Festival selections

“Varna Summer Fest” 2023

photos by Julian Rachkov

by PEYO YAVOROV

Directed by

Kris Sharkov

Stage & costumes design

Kiril Naumov

Music

Emilian Gatzov - Elby

Cast

Boriana Babanova, Nedelin Naydenov, Petko Venelinov, Elitza Kostova, Georgi Grozev, David Tumbarkov, Adelina Petrova, Yavor Kostov - Yasha

Theatre

Drama Theatre Lovech

Opening Night

12 & 13.12.2022

Awards

Nomination for “Ikar 2023” award for best debut in acting (Boriana Babanova)

Festival selections

Shumen 2023 and Vratza 2023

photos by Dragomir Dimchev

by KATA WEBER

Directed by

Kris Sharkov

Scenography

Nikola Toromanov

Music

Emilian Gatzov - Elby

Dramaturge

Maya Pramatarova

Cast

Radina Kardzhilova, Maria Kavardzhkova, Stefan Valdobrev /Martin Dimitrov, Ana Papadopulu, Tzvetan Alexiev, Zhaklin Daskalova, Albena Stavreva

Theatre

National Theatre “Ivan Vazov”

Opening Nights

07.10 & 08.10.2022

Awards

“Askeer 2023” award for best female supporting role (Maria Kavardzikova) and 2 nominations - for best performance and best directing (Kris Sharkov)

Photos

Stefan N. Shterev

by FRANK WEDEKIND

Directed by

Kris Sharkov

Scenography

Nikola Toromanov

Costumes design

Iliyana Kancheva

Music

Emilian Gatsov - Elby

Cast

Elleonora Ivanova, Martin Dimitrov, Daria Simeonova, Alexander Uzunov, Julian Rachkov, Nikolay Varbanov, Mihail Milchev, Nikolay Dimitrov, Margarita Lachezarova, Ralitza Popova

Theatre

Theeatre “Sofia”

Opening night

10.05.2022

Photos by Ivan Donchev

after AUGUST STRINDBERG

(“Creditors”, “The Stronger”, “Dream-Play”)

Directed by

Kris Sharkov

Stage design

Iliyana Kancheva

Music

Emilian Gatsov - Elby

Cast

Dimitar Nikolov, Mak Marinov, Bilyana Georgieva, Slavena Zaykova, Alexander Uzunov

Theatre

Theatre “Azaryan”

Opening night

17.12.2021

Awards

“Ikar 2022” award for best scenography (Iliyana Kancheva) and “Ikar 2022” nomination for best male supporting role (Alexander Uzunov)

Photos by Stefan N. Shterev

by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Directed by

Kris Sharkov

Set and costumes design

Kiril Naumov

Music

Georgi Georgiev (Ostava, Homeovox)

Shakespearean verse consultant

Sava Dragunchev

Cast

Javor Baharov, Pavel Emilov, Boriana Babanova, Lyubomir Kovachev, Georgi Grozev, Iva Kirova, Silvia Chobanova, Yavor Kostov - Yasha, Marina Georgieva

Choreography

Ilona Marinova

Theatre

Lovech Drama Theatre

Opening night

07.10.2021

Photos by Izabella Manolova

by LARS NOREN

Directed by

Kris Sharkov

Scenography

Iliyana Kancheva

Music

Emilian Gatzov - Elby

Cast

Alexandra Dimitrova, Adrian Filipov, Kamelia Hatb, Stoyan Mladenov

Theatre

Theatre “Azaryan”

Opening night

09.06.2021

Photos by Niki Litov and Iliyana Kancheva

after the novel by MICHEL HOUELLEBECQ

Adapted and directed by

Kris Sharkov

Scenography and multimedia

Iliyana Kancheva

Costumes

Elis Vely

Music

Emilian Gatzov - Elby

Cast

Vassil Chitanov, Irmena Chichikova, Ivaylo Dragiev, Bilyana Georgieva, Veselina Konakchiyska, Boryana Manoilova, Nikolay Nikolaev

Camera

Alehander Stanishev, Mihaela Lakova

Theatre

Theatre “Azaryan”

Opening night

25.09.2020

Nominations

2 nominations for “Ikar 2021” award - for best scenography (Iliyana Kancheva) and best debut in acting (Boryana Manoilova)

Photos by Stefan N. Shterev

by INGMAR BERGMAN

Directed by

Kris Sharkov

Scenography

Nikola Toromanov

Costumes

Elis Vely

Music

Assen Avramov

Cast

Vesela Babinova, Anastassia Luitova, Hristo Padev, Penko Gospodinov, Katalin Stareishinska, Stoyan Mladenov, Tania Pashankova, Elly Kolleva / Martina Todorva

Theatre

Little City Theater “Zad Kanala”

Opening night

02 & 03.10.2019

Photos by Stefan N. Shterev

by ANTON CHEKHOV

Directed by

Kris Sharkov

Stage design

Ada Paunova

Music

Georgi Georgiev (Ostava, Homeovox)

Cast

Kristian Negalov, Martina Troanska / Anna Yaneva, Alexandra Maydavska / Vladinella Katzarska, Nedelin Naydenov / Atanas Petkov, Elly Kolleva / Joanna-Izabella Varbanova, Nikolai Nikolaev / Todor Kirilov, Lana Gekova / Miglena Vezirova, Stefan Kondrov, Georgi Karaivanov / Dimitar Sulev, Vasil Iliev  - students of the class of prof. Penko Gospodinov 2020

Theatre

NATFIZ

Opening night

08 & 09.03.2019

photos by Elena Nikolaeva

by ODON VON HORVATH

Directed by

Kris Sharkov

Stage design

Iliyana Kancheva

Music

Georgi Georgiev (Ostava, Homeovox)

Cast

Lyuben Kanev, Dayana Mihaylova, Kadri Habil, Ventzislav Petkov, Alexandar Uzunov, Yovko Kanev, Yasena Gospodinova, Kristiana Tzenkova, Evgeniya Yavasheva, Ivaylo Spasimirov

Live musicians

Harry Boyadzhiev (guitar), Ivaylo Zapryanov (drums), Martin Penchev (trumpet)

Theatre

Drama Theatre Ruse

Opening night

18.01.2019

by HENRIK IBSEN

Directed by 

Kris Sharkov

Scenography

Nikola Toromanov

Costumes

Nikola Toromanov, Elis Vely

Music

Assen Avramov

Cast

Ivan Barnev, Ana Papadopulu, Elena Telbis / Kremena Slavcheva, Valentin Ganev, Tsvetan Aleksiev, Sava Dragunchev, Valentin Balabanov, Iliana Kodzhabasheva, Vasil Iliev

Multimedia

Vasil Petrakov, Alexander Stanishev, Bianca Hinova

Theatre

National Theatre “Ivan Vazov”

Opening night

12 & 13.10.2018

Awards

“Ikar 2019” for best scenography (Nikola Toromanov) and 2 more nominations – for best directing (Kris Sharkov) and best lead female role (Ana Papadopulu)

Festival selections

“Varna Summer” 2019

photos by Stefan N. Shterev

by JUAN MAYORGA

Directed by

Kris Sharkov

Scenography

Ralitza Toneva

Music

Assen Avramov 

Video design

Petko Tanchev

Cast

Stefan Valdobrev, Boryana Bratoeva, Dimitar Nikolov, Dimitar Banchev, Simeon Alexiev, Krasimira Kuzmanova

Theatre

Drama Theatre Plovdiv 

Opening night

11.09.2017

Awards

“Plovdiv 2018” for achievements in the field of culture

Festival selections

“Varna Summer” 2018

“Tararabumbia” 2018

Photos by Georgi Vachev

by HENRIK IBSEN

Directed by

Kris Sharkov

Stage design

Ralitza Toneva

Costumes design

Iliyana Kancheva

Music

Georgi Georgiev (Ostava, Homeovox) 

Cast

Ina Dobreva, Blagoi Boichev, Vassil Chitanov, Biliyana Georgieva, Ivaylo Dragiev

Theatre

Haskovo Drama Theatre 

Opening night

18.11.2016

Awards

2 nominations for “Ikar 2017” award – for best directing (Kris Sharkov) and best supporting role (Blagoi Boichev, Vassil Chitanov, Ivaylo Dragiev)

Festival selection

“Tararabumbia” 2017

Photos by Slavyan Kostov and Iliyana Kancheva

by ALEXANDER OSTROVSKY

Directed by

Kris Sharkov

Stage design

Radostina Todorova

Costumes design

Daniela Nikolchova

Music

Georgi Georgiev (Ostava, Homeovox)

Cast

Adrian Filipov, Tsvetina Petrova, Stoyan Radev, Veselina Mihalkova, Nikolay Kenarov, Ina Dobreva, Plamen Dimitrov, Petya Yankova, Svilen Stoyanov, Stefan Dodurov, Gergana Arnaudova, Valeri Vulchev

Theatre

Drama Theatre Varna

Opening night

13 & 14.11.2015

photos by Toni Perec

by NINO HARATISCHWILI

Directed by

Kris Sharkov

Stage design

Chavdar Ghuisselev

Costume desIgn

Ilyiana Kancheva

Music

Assen Avramov

Cast

Anastassia Liutova, Vesela Babinova, Penko Gospodinov, Vasilena Atanasova, Luiza Grigorova, Nikola Mutafov (voice) 

Theatre

MGT "Zad Kanala" / "Apollonia" Foundation 

Opening night

29.08.2015 at “Apollonia” festival Sozopol

02.09.2015 & 03.09.2015 at MGT "Zad Kanala" Sofia

Awards

2 awards IKAR 2016 for best performance and for actress in a leading role (Anastassia Liutova) and 3 more nominations for IKAR 2016 –for directing (Kris Sharkov), scenography (Chavdar Ghuisselev) and actress in supporting role (Vesela Babinova)

Festival selections

“Varna summer” 2016

photos by Simon Versano

by HENRIK IBSEN

Directed by

Kris Sharkov

Scenography

Ralitza Toneva

Cast

Vassil Chitanov, Adrian Filipov, Kamelia Hatib, Krasimira Kuzmanova, Vesselin Plachkov, Sergei Konstantinov, Evgeni Doichinov. Alen Filipov 

Theatre

Drama and Puppet Theatre "Ivan Radoev" Pleven 

Opening night

16.01.2014 

Festival selections

“Varna Summer” 2014

photos by Georgi Enchev, Kris Sharkov

by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Directed by

Kris Sharkov

Scenography

Venelin Shurelov

Costumes

Elitza Georgieva

Music

Georgi Georgiev (Ostava)

Stage fight

Emil Videv

Cast

Julian Rachkov, Martin Ghiaurov, Anton Grigorov, Nikolay Dimitrov, Ivaylo Geraskov, Daria Simeonova, Silvia Petkova, Simona Hallacheva, Mila Bancheva, Mihail Milchev, Boris Georgiev, Julian Malinov, Joanna Temelkova, Nikolay Antonov

Theatre

Theatre “Sofia”

Opening night

27.09.2013

Nominations

2 nominations for “Ikar 2014” award – for scenography (Venelin Shurelov and Elitza Georgieva) and music (Georgi Georgiev)

photos by Niki Litov

after JEAN-LUC GODARD & ALBERTO MORAVIA

Directed by

Kris Sharkov

Stage design

Ralitza Toneva

Cast

Vassil Duev, Daria Simeonova, Lyuben Kanev, Ina Dobreva, Julian Petrov

Dramaturge

Stefan Ivanov

Theatre

Theatre laboratory “Sfumato” 

Opening night

02.02.2013

Awards

“Ikar 2014” award – for best supporting actress (Ina Dobreva) and 2 more nominations – for directing (Kris Sharkov) and best lead actress (Daria Simeonova)

Festival selections

“Tarararbumbia” 2014

photos by Natalia Jordanova

by ELENA ALEXIEVA

Directed by

Kris Sharkov

Scenography

Venelin Shurelov 

Costumes

Elitza Georgieva

Music

Assen Avramov

Cast

Vladimir Penev, Joreta Nikolova, Marin Yanev, Alexandra Vassileva, Tsvetan Alexiev, Iliana Kodzhabasheva

Theatre

National theatre "Ivan Vazov" 

Opening night

16.11.2012

photos by Venelin Shurelov

by ROLAND SCHIMMELPFENNIG

Directed by

Kris Sharkov

Stage design

Ognyana Serafimova

Music

Assen Avramov

Cast

Stoyan Alexiev, Delyana Hadjiyankova, Irmena Chichikova, Vassil Chitanov, Elena Dimitrova, Gergana Hristova, Daria Simeonova

Theatre

Theatre laboratory “Sfumato” 

Opening night

10.12.2011

Nominations

A nomination for „Ikar 2012“ award for female supporting role (Elena Dimitrova)

photos by Joro Aranjoro

by HENRIK IBSEN

Directed by

Kris Sharkov

Stage design

Ognyana Serafimova

Cast

Veselina Konakchiyska, Lyuben Kanev, Atanas Atanassov, Elena Kabasakalova, Ivaylo Hristov 

Theatre
Drama Theatre Plovdiv 

Opening night

15.09.2011

Nominations

3 nominations for “Ikar 2012” award – for debut in directing (Kris Sharkov), debut in acting (Veselina Konakchiyska) and scenography (Ognyana Serafimova)

2 nominations for „Askeer 2012“ award –for debut in acting (Veselina Konakchiyska) and scenography (Ognyana Serafimova)

Festivals selections

“Varna Summer” 2012, “Apollonia” 2012

photos by Georgi Vachev

by DAVID GIESLMANN

Directed by

Kris Sharkov

Stage design

Ognyana Serafimova

Cast

Anastassia Liutova, Mihail Milchev, Lora Mutisheva, Boris Georgiev, Milen Nikolov 

Theatre

Theatre "Sofia" 

Opening night

16.04.2010

Nominations

A nomination for “Ikar 2011” for scenography (Ognyana Serafimova)

Festivals selections

“Stage At A Crossroad” 2010, “Apollonia” 2010

photos by Elena Spasova 

by HEINER MULLER after SHAKESPEARE

Directed by

Kris Sharkov

Stage design

Ognyana Serafimova

Music

Kalin Nikolov 

Cast

Mihail Mutafov, Gergana Hristova, Boris Lukanov, Stoyan Radev, Vladislav Vilionov, Vassil Chitanov, Dimo Alexiev / Simeon Lyutakov, Plamen Dimitrov, Nikolay Bozhkov, Plamen Georgiev, Rositza Dicheva / Vesselina Mihalkova, Gergana Arnaudova / Valentina Andonova

Theatre

Drama Theatre Varna 

Opening night

27.01.2009

Nominations

2 nominations for „Ikar 2010“ award – for scenography (Ognyana Serafimova) and music (Kalin Nikolov)

photos by Rossen Donev