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Enfield Dispatch · 20 April 2024 9:12am

Turkish play written by former Enfield mayor hits the Millfield Theatre stage

“London Emek Theatre presents Renklistage at Millfield on Sunday 28th April”

Actors Guild of Nigeria · THURSDAY, 26TH MARCH, 2026. 6:30-11:00PM

2ND EDITION UK/NIGERIA CREATIVE ROUNDTABLE & AWARDS 2026

London Daily News · 2024-04-30

Theatre play of North London street

“WRITTEN & DIRECTOR: Saray Karakus ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Tuba Karaer”

Millfield Theatre · Friday 1st April 2022 at 7.00pm

LONDON EMEK THEATRE

Enfield Dispatch · No.42 March 2022

Tackling social isolation through theatre

“Many people will know Saray Karakus as a strong, community-minded former mayor of Enfield, whose mayoral theme, 'Together We Are Enfield', captured the imagination and hearts of so many community groups who felt that they had found a champion for their cause.”

Edmonton Green Magazine · MARCH 2022

APRIL 3 CHICKENSHED THEATRE AND SALISBURY ART CENTRE

Local Voice

Connecting with the community

“London Emek Theatre, based at Pymmes Park Visitor Centre in Edmonton, is a vibrant, intergenerational ensemble that brings together diverse voices, primarily from Turkish-speaking communities.”

London Daily News

Connecting with the community

“We are not simply a group striving for perfection, but instead a community focused on connection and collaboration.”

Saray Karakus Nominated for the Clevenard Media Award 2025 – Palma de Mallorca, Spain

“By 2008, she was already an active participant in community theater, quickly rising as a talented actress, playwright, and director.”

WhatsOnStage

Together We Are Enfield in Outer London: Theatre tickets, show details, cast, and more

“The Play is about a man who has grown up in Enfield and had to move out of the Borough in later life, although his love and affection for Enfield never left.”

UK Theatre Web

Archive for Together We Are Enfield at Millfield Theatre, London. 2019.

“Author Saray Karakus (Cllr and Mayor of Enfield) Production:: (T02062695971) Producer Saray Karakus Director Nina Lewis-Hart”

Millfield Theatre

End of the Film

“This play tells a touching story about Uncle Selim, a former cinema projectionist, who is visited by filmmaker Nilay for a televised interview.”

Londra Gazete · 2025-10-15

"Plastic Loves" staged in London: standing ovation for Oya Başar and Begüm Birgören

“The play, staged at an event organised by festival founders Saray Karakus and Ümit Baysal, won top marks from the audience.”

Hürriyet · 2025-07-09

London will be full of theatre this autumn

“The 5th festival, led by film and theatre producer Ümit Baysal and theatre director and writer Saray Karakus…”

Tiyatro Dergisi · 1 May 2025

Dursaliye Şahan writes: "End of the Film, That Is…"

“Dursaliye Şahan writes: "End of the Film, That Is…"”

Sanat Kıbrıs · May 2025

The End of the Film acclaimed in London

“London Emek Theatre play, which was written and directed by one of the founders of the Theatre, Saray Karakuş, "The End of the Film" received high praise by London Theatregoers. The audience was on their feet for minutes, applauding the play.”

Sanat Kıbrıs · May 2025

A great success for Emek Theatre

“"End of the Film", staged by London Emek Theatre, won great acclaim from the theatregoers who filled Millfield Theatre, North London's well-known venue. The play received a standing ovation lasting several minutes.”

Hürriyet · 30 April 2025

'End of the Film' receives a standing ovation

“Let us end with the Emek theatre's slogan: "Where cultures collide, laughter unites."”

Edebiyat Haber · 2025-04-30

End of the Film – Dursaliye Şahan

“'End of the Film', written and directed by Saray Karakus, a founding member of London Emek Theatre, was staged in English and Turkish at Millfield Theatre, London.”

Tiyatro Online · 2025-04-16

End of the Film

“A new play from London Emek Theatre, which creates plays in Turkish and English in London, will be staged at the end of April…”

Hürriyet · 11 March 2025

The cast of 'End of the Film'

“At London Emek Theatre, where people from different cultures come together, plays are written in Turkish and English.”

Hürriyet · 2 May 2024

Saray Karakus's 'Colourful Stage' plays to a full house

“'Colourful Stage', a play about everyday life on the streets of North London, where many people of Turkish and Turkish Cypriot origin live, met its audience.”

BY-TV · 2024-04-13

"Colourful Stage" at Millfield Theatre on 28 April

“The play "Colourful Stage" explores the diverse streets of North London and the Turkish-speaking communities who live there.”

Hürriyet · 10 April 2024

'Colourful Stage' takes to the stage on 28 April

“A play about life on the streets of North London, home to a large population of Turkish origin.”

Olay Gazete · 12 April 2024

'Stories That Touch Your Heart' at Millfield Theatre, Edmonton, on 28 April

“'Colourful Stage', a play about life on the streets of North London – home to a large community of Turkish origin – is coming to audiences.”

Sanat Kıbrıs · March 2022

Art heals

“The 3rd London Turkish Speakers Theatre Festival takes place this year from 31 March to 3 April.”

BY-TV · 2020-07-19

A True Story: Saray Karakus on 'Hundreds of Mornings'

“We asked Saray Karakus why coronavirus has affected so many older people in England, and about the story behind 'Hundreds of Mornings', the play Saray wrote and directed.”

Avrupa Gazetesi · Friday 7 February 2020

London Emek Theatre presents its latest play: a big round of applause for "Hundreds of Mornings"

“25 Turkish actors performed alongside 2 English actors.”

Avrupa Gazetesi · Friday 10 January 2020

London Emek Theatre presents "Hundreds of Mornings"

“This is the story of a family-run café and an elderly couple who are among its regular customers.”

Olay Gazete · 2019-02-28

'Together We Are Enfield' staged at Millfield Theatre

“'Together We Are Enfield', written and produced by Saray Karakus – the Turkish-born Mayor of Enfield who founded London's first Turkish Theatre Festival – was staged at the 400-seat Millfield Theatre in Edmonton.”

Son Dakika (DHA) · 2019-02-11

Turkish-born mayor brings the borough of Enfield to the stage

“Saray Karakus, Mayor of the London Borough of Enfield (population 345,000), has written a play called 'Together We Are Enfield'.”

Avrupa Gazetesi · 15 November 2013

'Bitter Comedy in London' comes to Ankara

“The largely comic play 'Bitter Comedy in London' – written by Saray Karakus and Şükrü Demir, directed by Murat Karamanoğlu and staged by the Emek Stage theatre group of the England Alevi Cultural Centre and Cemevi – portrays the lives of people newly arrived in London and trying to get by without speaking English. It meets audiences in Ankara on Saturday 23 November.”

Olay Gazete · 22 October 2013

An invitation from Ankara for 'Bitter Comedy in London'

“The England Alevi Cultural Centre and Cemevi will take part in the 17th International Ankara Theatre Festival, held in Ankara from 15 to 25 November, with its play 'Bitter Comedy in London'.”

22 October 2013

An invitation from Ankara for 'Bitter Comedy in London'

“Invited to the 17th International Ankara Theatre Festival, held in Ankara from 15 to 25 November.”

Sanat Kıbrıs

'Colourful Stage' tells the story of migrant life

“Written and directed by Saray Karakus and staged with great success by London Emek Theatre, the play held a mirror up to the audience's own lives for more than two hours.”

Kirpi Dergisi

End of the Film – Dursaliye Şahan

London Now · 2022-04-02

3rd London Turkish Speakers Festival - Highams Park School - Nehir Yildiz

“Also, the play called 'Zaman Savrulurken' ('As Time Flies') had been performed which is directed by Saray Karakus.”

BY-TV · 2024-06-08

A cultural celebration at the London International Diversity Festival

“Deputy Mayor Saray Karakus said: "On this extraordinary evening, we are reminded once again of the incredible strength that lies in our different cultures and backgrounds."”

BY-TV · 2023-05-14

London Turkish Speakers Theatre Festival continues today with the children's play 'The World in My Hands: Elamia'

“Staged by London Emek Theatre, the children's play 'The World in My Hands: Elamia' highlights the importance of sharing and love, while helping children think about protecting our planet.”

Londra Aktüel · 2023-04-26

4th London Turkish Speakers Theatre Festival

“Staged by London Emek Theatre, the children's play 'The World in My Hands: Elamia' highlights the importance of sharing and love, while helping children think about protecting our planet.”

BY-TV · 2023-04-25

London Turkish Speakers Theatre Festival is packed again! Uğur Yücel, Ercan Kesal, Nazan Kesal…

“Staged by London Emek Theatre, the children's play 'The World in My Hands: Elamia' highlights the importance of sharing and love, while helping children think about protecting our planet.”

Olay Gazete · 2022-04-04

A spectacular gala at the Turkish Theatre Festival in London

“According to the programme, the 26-strong London Emek Theatre company performed 'As Time Drifts Away', written and directed by Saray Karakus.”

Hürriyet · 2022-04-03

A spectacular gala at the Turkish Theatre Festival in London

“The 26-strong London Emek Theatre company performed 'As Time Drifts Away', written and directed by Saray Karakus.”

BY-TV · 2022-04-03

A parade of stars at the London Turkish Speakers Theatre Festival

“The well-attended gala night of the London Turkish Speakers Theatre Festival opened with speeches by the festival's producers, Saray Karakus and Ümit Baysal.”

Eurovizyon · 2022-04-02

A shower of stars at the London Turkish Speakers Theatre Festival

“Festival director Saray Karakus said the festival, which could not take place for three years because of the pandemic, was held with the support of Arts Council England, and thanked everyone who contributed.”

Hürriyet · 2022-03-14

Turkish Speakers Theatre Festival begins on 31 March

“The festival, running from 31 March to the evening of 3 April 2022, is organised by Saray Karakus, former Mayor of the London Borough of Enfield, and actor Ümit Baysal.”

BY-TV · 2022-01-30

Programme announced for the 3rd London Turkish Speakers Theatre Festival

“Held at Millfield Arts Centre in Edmonton, Chickenshed Theatre and Salisbury Arts Centre, the festival will feature plays, talks, poetry readings and a range of workshops.”

Olay Gazete · 2018-05-01

Well-known theatre artists from Turkey meet audiences at the Turkish Theatre Festival

“The second Turkish Theatre Festival, founded on the initiative of Saray Karakus and Ümit Baysal, took place from 27 to 29 April at Millfield Arts Centre in North London.”

Eurovizyon · 2018-04-30

Stars shine at London's 2nd Turkish Theatre Festival

“The second London Turkish Theatre Festival, founded on the initiative of actor and playwright Saray Karakus and film producer Ümit Baysal, took place from 27 to 29 April at Millfield Arts Centre in North London.”

Olay Gazete · 2018-04-24

A call for the Turkish Theatre Festival

“"I have seen the positive effect of theatre in my work with London Emek Theatre."”

Eurovizyon · 2018-04-10

Dates announced for London's 2nd Turkish Theatre Festival

“Hosted by Millfield Arts Centre in Edmonton, North London, the festival offers enjoyable performances for theatre lovers of all ages, from 7 to 70.”

Olay Gazete · 2017-04-28

Theatre festival from 5 to 7 May

“Six different plays will be staged at the festival organised by Ümit Baysal and Saray Karakus.”

Olay Gazete · 2017-04-18

The Turkish Theatre Festival in London, the capital of theatre

“The Turkish Theatre Festival, founded on the initiative of Saray Karakus and Ümit Baysal, takes place from 5 to 7 May at Millfield Arts Centre in North London.”

Olay Gazete · 2017-03-24

Turkish Theatre Festival on 5–7 May

“The festival, organised by actor and playwright Saray Karakus and casting director Ümit Baysal, takes place on 5–7 May 2017 at Millfield Arts Centre in Edmonton.”