Father
The play "Father" is a deep psychological drama based on the cult play by Florian Zeller, which was staged on the Left Bank for the first time in Ukraine. The plot centers on Andre, whose peaceful life begins to fall apart. His daughter Anna behaves strangely, facts get confused, and strangers appear at home who claim to be part of his family. This is not just a story about a family conflict, but a stunning attempt to look inside a consciousness that is losing touch with reality. What is true in this, and what is just a trick of memory?
Labyrinths of Memory: An Intellectual Thriller by Stas Zhirkov
Why is this evening at the Left Bank Drama and Comedy Theater your best choice? You will see the incredible acting work of Oleg Stefan, who masterfully conveys the fragility of the human mind. This is an ideal plan for those who appreciate intellectual theater, where Stas Zhirkov's lighting and musical solutions keep the audience in suspense stronger than any movie, forcing the viewer, along with the hero, to look for a way out of the trap of their own brain.
Watching the play "Father" will help you breathe out and reduce your stress level through a deep empathetic immersion in a topic that can touch everyone. These are your "anti-weekends", where instead of entertainment you get an important emotional experience and the opportunity to rethink relationships with loved ones. Going out in public for such a landmark premiere is a chance to see modern Ukrainian directing, which is not afraid to talk about complex diagnoses and the fragility of our "I", turning viewing into a real cathartic experience.
Why is it worth planning a visit to this show?
- See the first Ukrainian production of Florian Zeller's play, which became a global phenomenon;
- Enjoy the brilliant acting of Oleg Stefan and Iryna Mak in a dramatic tandem;
- Appreciate the unique visual and sound solutions that create the effect of being inside a changing consciousness;
- To reflect on important questions of love, duty, and what truly makes us who we are.
Will Andre be able to distinguish truth from illusion before time finally dissolves his past? Come and experience this story with your heart. The Numotamo website always shows the current ticket prices for the play "Father", so we recommend booking your seats in advance - Stas Zhirkov's productions in Kyiv are always full.
- Where: Theater of Drama and Comedy on the Left Bank of the Dnieper, 25 Brovarsky Ave.
- Genre: An attempt to remember life in 2 acts
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes with intermission
- Cast: Oleg Stefan, Iryna Mak, Andriy Mostrenko/Serhiy Petko and others
- Important: The performance contains scenes of smoking; the language is Ukrainian.