Gigue productıon presents:
hemhÂl theatre week
.
Three powerful stories from today’s Turkey — on one London stage.
location
LONDON, UK
date
05 - 11 january 2026
VENUE
The Cockpıt theatre
Gateforth St, London NW8 8EH
Gigue Production proudly brings Hemhâl Theatre Week to The Cockpit — taking place from 5 to 11 January 2026 — a celebration of contemporary Turkish theatre and storytelling through three acclaimed and award-winning productions by Tiyatro Hemhâl, one of Turkey’s most respected independent theatre collectives.
Known for their poetic language, raw honesty, and deeply human performances, Hemhâl’s work explores the tension between personal freedom, identity, and love — blending devised theatre, literature, and physical expression in striking, minimalist form.
This special London showcase features three remarkable stories:
The internationally awarded solo performance Sevgili Arsız Ölüm Dirmit.The critically praised N’olcak Bu Yusuf Umut’un Hali?, and Hemhâl’s newest production, En Sevdiğinden Başla— a fresh, devised exploration of love, creation, and the boundaries between two artists’ lives and their art.
About Tiyatro Hemhâl
Founded in Istanbul, Tiyatro Hemhâl is an independent theatre collective led by Nezaket Erden,Hakan Emre Ünal and Ayşe Draz, known for their human-centered storytelling and intimate stage language.
Their works have received major national awards including the Sadri Alışık Theatre Awards, Afife Jale Awards, and the Gülriz Sururi–Engin Cezzar Encouragement Award by İKSV.