The Old Woman | Perform Czech

The novel The Old Woman by the Russian avant-garde author Daniil Charms humorously reveals the terrifying reality of life in Russia throughout the centuries. The short text, although it is one of the author’s longest, is the starting point for the complex phenomenon of the “Russian man”. A person who lives in the illusion of freedom, intimacy, artistic self-expression and a dignified life. The metaphor of evil here is a dead old woman who, despite a series of more or less absurd attempts, cannot be removed. But who or rather what is the unsolvable problem, is it an external force or one’s own imagination, which is a mortal danger in an unfree society?

About the company

Studio Hrdinů is an open theatre space notable for its clearly defined dramaturgy and a distinctive circle of theatre collaborators. The main dramaturgical line is based on original arthouse directorial projects, with an emphasis on international productions, transcending genres and boundaries of artistic disciplines. Studio Hrdinů strives for a challenging, yet understandable dramaturgy. Formally, the production of Studio Hrdinů is drama, giving prominence to experimental approach and artistic aspects.