Presentation: May 17, 2026, 1:00 p.m., free admission

Sofia Tech Park, Cosmos Hall

as part of the Sofia Science Festival

The Bees is an interactive performance-lecture that explores the latest discoveries about bees, the structure of their society and how it functions, and the unique characteristics of this species, while also focusing on the causes of their population decline and their role in ecosystems. The theater organization “36 Monkeys” is working with a team of scientists and artists to create an informative, interactive, and memorable experience for the audience.

Team:

Authors: Gergana Dimitrova (theatre artist), PhD. Antonia Hubancheva (ecologist)
Dramaturgical text: Gergana Dimitrova and Zdrava Kamenova
Visual concept, costumes and interactive objects: Elena Shopova

Music: Pavel Terziyski
Direction: Gergana Dimitrova
Scientific consultant and lecturer: PhD. Antonia Hubancheva
Featuring actress Manuela Sarkisyan

"The Bees" is an interactive performance-lecture for families (ages 5 and up) that uses theatrical elements to explore the latest scientific discoveries about bees, the structure of their society, and how it functions. Impressed by the unique characteristics of this species, the interdisciplinary team focuses on social roles within the hive, successful strategies for harmonious coexistence, the causes of the decline in bee populations, and their role in ecosystems. 

For BEES, the organization “36 Monkeys” is working with a team of scientists and artists to create an informative, interactive, entertaining, and memorable experience for the audience. 

Since 2008, this has been the theater organization’s fifth project in the field of science theater and the fourth joint project by researcher Antonia Hubancheva and director Gergana Dimitrova.