In this delightfully absurd and wildly imaginative cabaret, waiters become storytellers, objects come alive, and guests are swept into a whirlwind of puppetry, music, and mischief. Inspired by Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina and steeped in Russian theatrical flair, the evening spirals from solemn ritual into joyful chaos.
At a funeral dinner, the wine is flowing, the glasses are clinking… and the guest of honour? He’s come back to life.
Expect soaring strings, surreal transformations, and a final toast that brings everyone – performers, characters, and audience – back to the table together. A celebration of life, death, and everything in between. Blending object theatre, physical comedy, and explosive live music, this show is a riotous reimagining of a literary classic like you’ve never seen before.
Performance details
- Show times
- Evenings
- 8pm
- Running time
60 minutes, no interval
- Age suitability
13+
- Additional information
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Cigarettes will be smoked on stage during the show
Discounts
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Concessions £4 off available to students and under 30s
Accessibility information
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Cast
Pavol Smolárik
Anna Bubníková
Jiří N. Jelínek
Ivo Sedláček
Jan Meduna
Matija Solce
Creatives
Director: Matija Solce
Set Design: Marianna Stránská
Producer: Studio DAMÚZA
Coproducer: Palác Akropolis (CZ) and KD Matita (SLO)