Shadow of Hamlet
Renowned for his contemporary performances on Traditional Turkish Theater, Ayhan Hulagu has released his new book, ‘Shadow of Hamlet,’ in the United States. Bringing Shakespeare’s Hamlet to traditional arts for the first time in its 700-year history, Hulagu documented the entire play process in his book, including documents, director’s notes, photographs, and the rewritten script. While the book details how Hamlet was adapted into traditional theater, it also provides clues on how art can build bridges between Eastern and Western cultures.
Ayhan Hulagu, who examines the past and present of the shadow play art through various articles, also shares Zehra Haliloğlu’s master’s thesis about his play (Turkish Shakespeare in Shadows: Rewriting the Content and Medium with Dream of Hamlet), written at the Shanghai Theatre Academy, with his readers.
Shakespeare’s Cats
A theater that performs Shakespeare’s plays and a cute cat family living backstage. The biggest dream of cats who grew up watching theater is to take a role on stage one day. Cats, who know the plays by heart, come up with a plan for their dream but become part of an unexpected plot.
Ayhan Hulagu looks at the world of the legendary writer through the eyes of two cats. Yet another humorous, subtle story… The author, who takes readers behind the scenes of the theater, introduces us to the sweetest cats in the world while also emphasizing the importance of continuous effort and readiness to achieve success in life.
Flying Fish
Flying Fish is the story of a curious, tiny, blackfish. Our little hero embarks on a long and mysterious journey through the ocean, searching for a world where he can be accepted for his differences. Along the way, he meets Livingston the Seagull, who teaches him how to transcend the boundaries of himself and the earth. This journey helps him understand the value of respecting differences, true love, friendship, and chasing dreams.
Actor and writer Ayhan Hülagü, with his simple, witty, and humor-filled style, invites everyone who dreams of flying to embark on a journey of self-discovery. The author, who sheds light on the world of “the Other,” emphasizes the importance of respecting differences and pursuing dreams. Through the eyes of a little black fish, they highlight the significance of discovering both one’s talents and oneself.
Inside the stage
Ayhan Hulagu’s book Inside the Stage / Sahnenin İçindekiler offers insights into the lesser-known aspects of veteran actors and actresses who contributed to Turkish theater and cinema. Hulagu highlights fifteen artists, including Kemal Sunal, Nejat Uygur, Ayşen Gruda, Semih Sergen, Erol Günaydın, Can Gürzap, Ayten Gökçer, Haldun Dormen, Kartal Tibet, Cüneyt Arkın, Ediz Hun, Halit Akçatepe, Gülriz Sururi, and Atilla Arcan.
Hulagu explores many questions about these artists, such as: What is the secret to their success? and Is there a turning point in an artist’s life? The book shares the responses of these veteran artists and much more. Both book enthusiasts and art lovers will enjoy a journey through this book, which also includes previously unseen photographs of these iconic actors and actresses.