Kaligula / Калигула (izrādes Gogolis. Portrets. vietā)

16+

Ester Ball

Gogol. Portrait

Based on Nikolai Gogol's short story

Gogol's short story "Portrait" does not sound at all like a romantic novel in today's world. It is built on the Faustian motif of the sale of the soul and includes a premise that moves what is happening from the everyday plane into the metaphysical zone. Gogol creates a world in which the embodiment of evil needs an artist, so that evil can realize itself, express itself, prove its existence. And, unable to resist the temptation, he who could serve the beautiful begins to serve the devil. This is a terrible tale that is relevant today.

“When you meet a character in Gogol's text who, intoxicated by power and vengeful jealousy, “with the fury of a tiger pounced on, tore, tore, cut to pieces and trampled underfoot” all living things and the talent that could be achieved, you are surprised by the total, prophetic actuality of this character," says playwright Ester Bol. “Gogol's devil puppets are destructive and deadly, but the damage they can do is still comparable to human abilities. Today, the devil's puppets have ballistic missiles and a nuclear arsenal at their disposal..."

The myth of the artist who could not resist the temptation of the easy way develops in the play into an eschatological mystery full of disastrous temptations on the edge of the abyss.

p>Ester Bola (playwright) and Yuris Butusovs (director)

16+Duration –

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Rules:

Purchased tickets cannot be exchanged, returned, or renewed in case of loss or damage. Every viewer, regardless of age, must purchase a ticket. Animals are not allowed to enter the theater. Theater visitors are responsible for personal belongings that have not been left in the cloakroom. For lost or forgotten belongings in the theater, please ask the Theater administration (20372513, administracija@mct.lv) We invite the audience to come to the performances on time, after the third ring entry to the hall is prohibited. It is not allowed to bring food and drinks into the audience hall. Persons under the influence of alcohol may not be allowed into the audience hall. Please keep the tickets until the end of the performance, the ticket controllers have the right to demand that they be presented. during the performance it is forbidden to take photos and film without coordination with the Theatre. We invite you to treat other spectators and artists with respect during the performance. Enjoy watching!

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