The visual identity for the 16th Summer Nights of EXIT Theatre is based on the idea of theatre as a place where reality and fiction meet, and where emotions step onto the stage. It was created for a programme that has long connected art with urban spaces, bringing theatre closer to everyday life.

At the centre of the identity is the motif of red curtains, one of theatre’s most recognisable symbols. Here, they are not merely decorative, but function as a metaphor for the theatrical experience itself: they conceal and reveal, invite and provoke, creating a space of anticipation, tension and interpretation.

The visual system is built around the image of red curtains hanging on a clothesline, evoking the atmosphere of summer everyday life while transforming an ordinary urban scene into an improvised stage. The image carries a sense of nostalgia, but also conveys a universal message that theatre can happen anywhere – in a courtyard, on a street, or in a park.

As evening falls, the curtains take on a new dimension. The shadows cast across them evoke drama and mystery, suggesting that theatre is not only a form of entertainment, but also a medium that reflects reality. Behind the curtains lie stories that encourage reflection, questioning and change.