Semyon is an unemployed young man who is supported by his wife Masha and believes the solution to his predicament is to learn to play an instrument: the tuba. But his plan fails and, after a row with Masha, he disappears, threatening to breathe “his last sigh!” Panicked, Masha warns her neighbours and the entire building is seized with fear, with all the residents getting involved and seeking to profit from the situation. What follows is an onslaught of manoeuvring and manipulation, much to the chagrin of Semyon, who has only one desire: to live! From this satirical work (which was banned by the Soviet regime in 1928 before it could even be performed), Jean Bellorini and his cast construct an incredible ode to joy worthy of a modern fairytale.
By Nikolai Erdman
Translated by André Markowicz
Directed by Jean Bellorini
From 1 March
To 16 March 2024
Duration 2h20
Main auditorium
Age 10+
Performance times
Tuesday – Friday at 7.30pm
Saturday – Sunday at 5pm
Subtitles on tablet in English and French on 3 and 5 March 2024
Audiodescription on 14 and 15 March 2024
By Nikolai Erdman
Translated by André Markowicz
Directed by Jean Bellorini
From 1 March
To 16 March 2024
Duration 2h20
Main auditorium
Age 10+
Performance times
Tuesday – Friday at 7.30pm
Saturday – Sunday at 5pm
Subtitles on tablet in English and French on 3 and 5 March 2024
Audiodescription on 14 and 15 March 2024
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