Dreamscapes of the stage: Octavian Saiu on the boundless legacy of Silviu Purcarete

Cristiana Gigina

With Purcarete Week recently marked in Craiova, professor and theatre critic Octavian Saiu offers his insights into the remarkable 50-year legacy of director Silviu Purcarete. With extensive global experience, Saiu reflects on how Purcarete’s work transcends traditional boundaries, creating profound, immersive theatrical experiences. In your view, what defines Silviu Purcarete’s legacy in Romanian theatre? Purcarete is unique, and so is his legacy. It involves the remarkable gamut of his