The suspicious circumstances around the King of Bulgaria's demise
Edinburgh Fringe hit The Brief Life & Mysterious Death of Boris III, King of Bulgaria is transferring to Arcola Theatre this autumn, Tuesday 26th September – Saturday 21st October 2023.
Out of the Forest Theatre in association with Something for the Weekend, present their energetic production that astonished and intrigued audiences at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August. This darkly comic retelling of the life of Bulgarian King Boris III combines historical theatre and folk music with a modern revisionist twist.
The untold but true tale of how Bulgaria saved its nearly 50,000 Jewish citizens during the war and then how the world forgot all about it is set to live folk music, this “Hamilton-esque” (The Stage) story follows a bunch of underdogs as they stand up to Hitler.
2023 marks 80 years since the events of The Brief Life & Mysterious Death of Boris III, King of Bulgaria; the anniversary of the King’s death coincided with the end of the festival and was commemorated with a reception with Boris III’s grandson, HRH Prince Kyril. This play is a call to arms that there is power in being good, and ordinary people can do extraordinary things. Even the smallest David can become a Goliath.
Writers Joseph Cullen and Sasha Wilson Director, Dramaturg Hannah Hauer-King Producers Claire Gilbert and Lorra Videv for Out of the Forest Theatre.
Cast: Joseph Cullen, David Leopold, Sasha Wilson, Clare Fraenkel, Lawrence Boothma
The Brief Life & Mysterious Death of Boris III, King of Bulgaria: 26 September - 21 October
Further Information: Trailblazing theatre.... - Arcola Theatre