Herkes Kocama Benziyor

Gigue Production is thrilled to present Herkes Kocama Benziyor at The Cockpit, London, on November 2, 2025!
Pinar Güntürkün’s critically acclaimed solo performance won the 22nd Direklerarasi Audience Awards for Best Solo Performance, and she was awarded Best Actress at the 24th Yapi Kredi Afife Theatre Awards.

Ayten, a restroom attendant at a nightclub, is a woman trying to reshape her life. Confronting the burdens of the past, anger, and sorrow, she embarks on a journey to discover her own strength. This performance, which deeply explores Ayten's internal struggles, disappointments, and her search for freedom, presents a compelling portrayal of womanhood and identity, taking the audience on an unforgettable journey.

‘’Since that night, I’ve felt some relief, but it feels like my heart hasn’t completely cooled down. I don’t get it, my anger just sits inside me like a ball, as if it’s frozen. It’s cold now. But sometimes, it still gets really bad. Since that night, something has stuck with me. My mind never stops, it keeps working. My brain is always awake. I tell myself, ‘Shut up, girl.’ I don’t know, if I’m a woman, my mind must be a woman too, that’s why I say it like that. A woman with eyes wide open, sharp as a razor.’’

Written by: Alis Çaliskan
Directed by: Hakan Emre Ünal
Performed by: Pinar Güntürkün
Produced by: Temsili Sahne
Duration: 80 minutes / One act

This play is presented in the Turkish language.