The 11th edition of the National Comedy Festival “KoKo Fest” has kicked off in Korça. This year’s festival will feature renowned theater troupes from Albania, Kosovo, and Greece, presenting a series of captivating comedies over eight consecutive nights at the Andon Zako Çajupi Theater.

The festival opened with Maksim Gorky’s classic play “Vassa Zheleznova,” directed by Enke Fezollari. The performance, featuring a distinguished cast including Zamira Kita, Guri Koco, Rita Gjeka, Blerta Belliu, Dasara Xhangolli, Kejdi Gishto, Ilda Pepi, Paola Kodra, and Urim Aliaj, brought Gorky’s 1910 drama to the stage after 62 years. The play depicts the ups and downs of a family, exploring tragic and comic relationships and their quest for missing love.

The second night will see the performance of “Good Night with My Husband,” directed by Jorgaq Tushe and produced by the Petro Marko Theater of Vlorë. The festival program will continue with performances of “Marika Me Thonë-Marika Me Quajnë,” “Club Albania,” “10 Years of Marriage,” “The Testament,” among others. The festival will also feature guest artists, with the awards for the 11th edition to be presented on the evening of September 4th.

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