Programme: Recovery and Resilience Plan

The contemporary Bulgarian theatre scene has a strong need for encounters with leading European artists and innovative stage forms that address universal themes from a contemporary perspective. The Saint, directed by the renowned Lithuanian director Oskaras Koršunovas and performed by actress Eglė Jackaitė, offers Bulgarian audiences the opportunity to experience a significant auteur theatre work that intertwines personal confession, a classical narrative, and pressing social issues such as violence against women and the role of women in society.
Target groups:
•	The wider public in Sofia interested in contemporary theatre and European culture;
•	Professional artists, directors, and cultural managers;
•	Young people, students, and learners in the fields of theatre and the humanities;
•	Women and organizations engaged with gender equality and social justice;
•	Women from vulnerable groups.
Expected results:
•	Access for Bulgarian audiences to a high-quality European performance of broad social significance;
•	Strengthening the position of RCCA Toplocentrala as an international stage for innovative theatre productions;
•	Stimulation of intercultural exchange between Lithuania and Bulgaria;
•	Increased awareness of issues such as violence against women, social inequality, and personal testimony as a form of art.
Main activities:
•	Organization and presentation of two consecutive performances of The Saint in Sofia in March 2026;
•	Meetings and discussions with the audience, including a conversation with the creative team;
•	A public communication campaign to promote the project and reach both broad and specific audiences