A range of artistic events will take place across theaters, galleries, and other cultural institutions this week.

The National Theater will present the comedy “Marital Illusions”by Eric Assous, directed by Artan Imami, at ArTurbina starting January 23. The play features actors Indrit Çobani, Andia Xhunga, and Donald Shehu. Translated into Albanian by Anxhela Çikopano, the play will be staged on January 23, 24, 25, and 26. According to an online announcement by the National Theater, “Marital Illusions” offers a humorous plot that will keep the audience on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Meanwhile, the National Experimental Theater “Kujtim Spahivogli” will tackle marital issues in “The Pleasures of Marital Sin”, written by Valentin Krosnogorov and directed by Milto Kutali. The play will be performed on January 24, 25, and 26 by actors Rafael Hoxhaj and Ilirda Bejleri.

At the Metropolitan Theater, “The Little Foxes” by Lillian Hellman, directed by Spiro Duni, will be staged. This play conveys a poignant message of hope and morality in a world filled with greed and manipulation. The cast includes Rozi Kostani, Sokol Angjeli, Albano Prodani, Xhino Musollari, Klea Konomi, Xhulia Musagalliu, Roerd Toçe, Erin Kujofsa, Natasha Sela, and Kastriot Ramollari.

The Opera House is also preparing for its concert on January 25, titled “The Rose I Gave You”, which will feature soloists, a small orchestra, a choral group, and folk dancers. The concert will take the audience on a musical journey through Northern, Central, and Southern Albania, celebrating the rich cultural heritage, enchanting Albanian songs, and the beauty of traditional dances.

At the National Art Gallery of Tirana, the exhibition “A Journey Through Divine Art”, showcasing 39 iconographic works from the MKAM, is still open. This exhibition will close on January 24.

At the FAB Gallery, the works of artist Besim Tula are still on display. The exhibition will remain open until the end of January.

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