The performance is for viewers aged 16 and over.
The performance uses smoke on the stage.

The drama of Jagna Paczesiówna takes place in the Lipce village against the backdrop of the changing seasons, religion celebration and rituals. In the circle of the village community centered around the powerful figure of local priest. She is one of the most interesting literary characters. A charming and proud girl fights for her place in the local community. Her fate becomes a great study of human passions, dramas and dreams, while at the same time forming a story of collective violence. In this story, women come to the fore, not only Jagna, but also Jewka, Hanka, Jagustynka, single mothers, seduced, abused girls, thrown outside the local community. The performance is a reconstruction of Władysław Reymont's novel but it’s a kind of "investigation". It’s like testimony of a witness to a mass self-judgment, a lynching, carried out by the parish community. These are peasants who differ in everything: social status, property, worldview, except that they all meet in church every Sunday. Therefore, the priest becomes an active participant in these events.

This is a story about our ancestors and forefathers; from them comes the DNA that defines us today.

“The brilliant scene of picking potatoes, where the floor is almost flooded with them, or the truly excellent scene in the church, where Jagna and Antek make love in the middle of a holy mass. The performance is full of truly incredible moments”.

Kamil Pycia, Teatralna Kicia

“Brzyk grabs us by the throat throughout the performance. His message is that the Polish DNA is embedded in this play. It is also a chance to look at ourselves, even if what we see hurts. Where did we come from and where are we now? The observation that we are not so different from our ancestors is nothing to be proud of”.

Andrzej Piątek, Dziennik Teatralny

Language: Polish (English subtitles provided).

After the performance there will be a meeting with the creators.

Cast

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