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In Don Juan, noted early-20th century Ukrainian poet Lesya Ukrainka offers an original - and authentically Ukrainian - take on this timeless story of conflict between freedom and authority. In a departure from the original story by Tirso de Molina, as well as later iterations by Moliere and Pushkin, the Ukrainian "Don Juan" introduces us to Dolores, Lesya Ukrainka's autobiographical depiction of a young woman selflessly devoted to the Don. The play's tension is rooted in the constant conflict between freedom and cruel authority. As Donna Anna - and it is she who holds the reigns in Lesya Ukrainka's treatment - states categorically: "without authority there is no freedom." This production is part of the National Theatre of Kiev's Russian language season at St. James Theatre. This production will be performed in Russian and will be live-dubbed in English to be enjoyed in either language.

Creatives/Company

Author: Lesya Ukrainian
Company: National Theatre of Kiev

Don Juan

Don Juan (Play) production archive for QTIX code T0400084033. Details of all Don Juan archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S01480235146

Archive Listings

17 Sep 15
to
19 Sep 15

The Other Palace
Inner London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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