The universe began with a single point, with a single order. For perhaps a fraction of a second—or even less—everything was perfectly arranged. Then came the explosion that proved that nothing can remain in place. “Like Alice in Wonderland, I descend into the rabbit hole of my thoughts and memories, searching to see what triggered this illness within me—one I’ve been battling for 16 years. I’m trying to offer a glimmer of hope to those who are currently fighting this battle and who believe they’ll never recover.” – Alex Bogdan Life Under Construction offers the opportunity to delve into the deepest intimacy of an addict: into his mind, his soul, and all the—sometimes contradictory—mechanisms through which he tries to survive his own addiction. It is an invitation to introspection and to acknowledging a problem we often talk about, but which still seems misunderstood. The performance lays bare something deeply personal, not to assign blame, but rather to seek understanding, forgiveness, and acceptance. However, it does not turn addiction into an excuse, nor does it create the illusion that, once the problem is identified, life suddenly becomes pink. A Touchstone Creative x Pulse co-production with the “I. L. Caragiale” National Theater in Bucharest Partners: “Salvați Copiii”, Romania Institutional partners: Constanța State Theater, “Andrei Mureșanu” Theater in Sfântu Gheorghe, Csiky Gergely Hungarian State Theater in Timișoara Media partners: ProTV, “Zile și Nopți”, LiterNet, “Cultura la dubă” Sponsors: Vidra Productions, ING Bank, Regina Maria, Metropolis Philanthropic Foundation Warning: The performance makes references to gambling addiction, suicide, self-harm, illness and death, drug and alcohol use, as well as explicit language. The performance contains strobe and lighting effects that may affect people with photosensitive epilepsy, odorless stage smoke, and loud sounds. The performance is not recommended for people under 14 years of age. The performance “Life Under Construction” is part of a cultural project co-funded by the National Cultural Fund Administration. The project does not necessarily reflect the position of the National Cultural Fund Administration. The National Cultural Fund Administration is not responsible for the content of the project or for how the project’s results may be used. These are entirely the responsibility of the grant recipient. Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu 

We would like to inform you that the performance of “No Magic Pill,” scheduled for September 9, will be presented with English surtitles. We look forward to seeing you at the “I.L. Caragiale” National Theater in Bucharest! Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu 

The National Theater – a close partner of the B-Inclusive Festival 2026 The “I.L. Caragiale” National Theater in Bucharest is joining forces with the Better Inclusion Association to organize the second edition of the B-Inclusive Festival, which will take place from September 7 to 13, 2026. The second edition of the festival, organized by the Better Inclusion Association in collaboration with a network of cultural institutions, universities, and organizations, brings approximately 27 activities to Bucharest for people with and without disabilities, with an estimated attendance of about 1,000 people. The goal of this edition: to ensure that disability and accessibility are encountered naturally, through participation, rather than in a separate sphere. The National Theater will organize a free guided tour on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., will offer free tickets to two NTB performances, and will host, on September 9, 10, 11, and 12, at 6:00 p.m., in the Media Hall, the screening of four films on themes related to people with disabilities, followed by discussions with the audience. More details about the Festival and its program are available on the website https://b-inclusive.ro Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu