Universes Poetic Theatre Ensemble's dance/poetry/jazz program in Istanbul began with a 90 minute appearance on Derya Baykal’s highly rated daytime SHOW TV talk/culture show. Sharing the stage with host Derya Baykal, a well-known Turkish actress, a young Turkish actress, a dynamic cook and two women specializing in home crafts, Universes sang, danced in place and banged the table with infectious rhythm. Through a series of events including two workshops at Boğaziçi University and Istanbul Bilgi University, and two live performances at Naima Jazz Club and BU Garanti Cultural Center respectively, Universes shared their entertaining theatrical works with a wide range of audience in Istanbul.