Don't Say That

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What lies behind the title? A contemporary French play that questions how far the "red lines" in communication go. The text by Salomé Lelouch is built from a series of short scenes in which two people traverse forbidden topics – from intimate confessions and family taboos to political correctness and digital habits. These witty duels of dialogue are deliberately stripped of "explanatory notes" to keep the focus on the words – and their cost.

The Bulgarian version is directed by Yavor Gardev, who knows the dynamics of stage dialogue well and maintains a high tempo with minimalist means. On stage are Teodora Dukhovnikova and Zahari Baharov – a partnership with proven chemistry from their previous encounters with the director. The translation is by Snezhina Zdravkova, the set design by Svila Velichkova, sound design by Genadi Ivanov, and lighting by Stefan N. Shterev. Duration is approximately 90 minutes; recommended age 16+.

The original French production “Fallait pas le dire” (2021) was created for two of the most popular actors in France and received three nominations for the “Molière” awards 2022 – “Best Comedy,” “Best Author,” and “Best Actor in Private Theater.” The Bulgarian stage adaptation started in 2023, meeting the audience at the “Varna Summer” festival with the personal presence of the author and continues a national tour with performances abroad (Germany and Austria).

Why the audience talks about it after the end

• Everyday situations sharpened to the edge: a dinner conversation, a dispute over the “right words,” a small habit that becomes a big problem.
• Shifts in tones – from sarcastic humor to painful honesty and back.
• Two actors who carry an entire universe alone: without elaborate sets, without unnecessary theatrical “noise.”

The themes are here and now: the limits of honesty in a couple, social filters, the culture of offense, the need to be heard. Viewers often recognize “their own lines” and catch themselves laughing at something they would otherwise have kept silent about.

If you enjoy contemporary conversational comedies with a fast pace and strong acting presence, this title is a natural choice. And for more bold conversations on stage, check out other hit titles with us – e.g., the tense situational comedy Without Guarantee, the black comedy-noir The Idiot Rings Always Three Times, or the romantic clashes in Love by Script in HOLLYWOOD. If you are looking for a more intimate, personal narrative – see also All This Is Her.

In the end, the question that the performance leaves echoing is: when is honesty a virtue and when is it simply rudeness? The answer inevitably arises in the hall – live, between the actors and you.