Event
TIMUR AND YILDIRIM (State Theatre events page)
Based on Rafet Elçi's acclaimed novel Ahrar, this play brings to life the legendary aftermath of the 1402 Battle of Ankara. It portrays a gripping face-to-face encounter between two titans of history: Sultan Bayezid I (Yıldırım) and Emir Timur. Moving beyond simple military history, the narrative delves into a profound philosophical struggle between power, ego, and human fragility. Through intense and poetic dialogue, the play explores the true meaning of sovereignty and the haunting question of what remains of a man once the echoes of war fade away.