Чёрт знает что!
What the heck knows! 02.12.2024 at 8 pm

A Play About Life, Age, and Connection! 

„What the heck knows“ tells the story of an unexpected meeting between a patient of a sanatorium and its head doctor.
She is not yet eighty, and he is already in his sixties. This poignant and humorous encounter unfolds into a dialogue about life, aging, and human connection.

For Russian-speaking audiences, this play holds deep significance, as it is based on the classic play

„Old-Fashioned Comedy“ by Aleksei Arbuzov.

Arbuzov’s works resonate with themes of love, compassion, and the human spirit, making this play a cultural touchstone.

In this new production, however, the setting has been altered. The stage is transformed with cemetery-like decorations, symbolizing that the old world has long been buried. This visual metaphor emphasizes that, regardless of age, the time has come to embrace life, build anew, and find joy in the present moment.

The play urges audiences to reflect on the passage of time and the importance of living fully, no matter the stage of life. It serves as both a homage to Arbuzov’s timeless themes and a modern reflection on how we face the inevitability of change.