Mysticism, witches, intrigues, and passionate love. And you will see all this in the legendary performance “The Konotop Witch” directed by Dmytro Rachkovskyi and Modern Theatre. Come to enjoy a new interpretation of Ukrainian classics!
A Dangerous Game with a Witch
The play “The Konotop Witch” – is a bold modern interpretation of the satiricalfantastic story by Hryhorii Kvitka-Main’yanenko. This mystical phantasmagoria takes the audience to the small Ukrainian town of Konotop, where the newly elected sotnik Mykyta Zabrikha has just arrived. He decides that his high status will help him win the heart of the beauty Olena, whom he has unsuccessfully courted before.
Mykyta Zabrikha decides, just in case, to ask for help from the witch Yavdokha. But she – is a capricious creature, used to acting solely by her own rules. The witch's intervention triggers a chain of events that gradually leads the story to a completely different, gloomy ending. Was it worth it?
The legendary performance by Modern Theatre
Modern Theatre and director Dmytro Rachkovskyi are known for their unique approach to classic plots. Therefore, in their play “The Konotop Witch”, a mystical atmosphere, subtle humor, spicy moments, and dramatic tension are skillfully combined. Spectacular decorations immerse the audience in the atmosphere of a Ukrainian Cossack town, and expressive acting gives each character a unique personality.
“The Konotop Witch” – is a cult modernized story about the terrible consequences of superstitions and human ambitions, a story about power, love, betrayal, and how dark forces can fuel human weaknesses. Come, this is a must-see!
Other dates:
Корсунь-Шевченківський міський будинок культури
Дніпровський національний академічний український музично-драматичний театр ім. Т.Г.Шевченка
