55 shades of gay balkan spring of sexual revolution

55 Shades of Gay: Balkan Spring of Sexual Revolution is a contemporary burlesque story about LGBTI politics in the Balkans and Europe by acclaimed Kosovar playwright Jeton Neziraj. La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in New York City presents a performance of 55 Shades of Gay: Balkan Spring of Sexual Revolution by Qendra Multimedia (Kosovo) livestreaming on.

In the play, a gay couple apply to get married in a conservative, deeply homophobic provincial town. They make their request at a time when an Italian company has begun building a condom manufacturing factory in the town, a project that is financially supported by the European Union. A flamboyant and provocative 55 Shades of Gay: Balkan Spring of Sexual Revolution considers gay marriage from the perspective of a Kosovo theater troupe.

Or, could the Balkans start a ‘Balkan spring of sexual revolution’?

55 Shades of Gay: Balkan Spring of Sexual Revolution | La MaMa

In the play, a gay couple apply to get married in a conservative provincial town which is deeply homophobic. Picture it: Tashanik, Kosovo, Accessible bathrooms are available on the 2nd floor and 3rd floor. Qendra Multimedia, a theater company based in Kosovo, presents a farce about the difficulties faced by two gay men who are bent on getting married in a very gay-unfriendly small town. Contact us. Get us in your inbox.

Photos by Theo Cote. Browse all shows. Please join us for a post-show talk back with the company of 55 Shades of Gay immediately following this performance! Her shows have been successfully presented across Europe in more than 30 international festivals and theatre venues. Telephone None on premises. Buy Tickets.

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Site map. Other Ways to Give. First Preview: Feb 26, Been there, done that? Loading Comments Special Event Sunday, March 17th Talk Back Please join us for a post-show talk back with the company of 55 Shades of Gay immediately following this performance! The play is in English and in Albanian with projected English subtitles.

Corporate Partnerships. It is considered to be as one of the most interesting and provocative theatre companies in South Eastern Europe. Artistic exchanges with international partners are crucial in the work of Qendra Multimedia. In a historically homophobic environment, local Balkan politicians try to manipulate and deceive EU officials; humanitarian mercenaries of international NGOs exploit intolerance for economic gains; and EU officials use their superior financial and political positions to subjugate everyone.

Jeton Neziraj. Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions. Services for Dance Companies. Donate Tickets Login. TDF Community Programs. In a historically homophobic environment, local Balkan politicians try to manipulate and deceive EU officials; humanitarian mercenaries of international NGOs exploit intolerance for economic gains; and EU officials use their superior financial and political positions to subjugate everyone.