Four people wake up in an unfamiliar space. They have been abducted by the Puzzle Killer as punishment for their bad, relentlessly selfish behaviour. A girl who never cleans up after her dog, a self-pitying “fuckboy”, a compulsive liar, a fanatical Václav Havel fangirl and a drug addict must fight for survival in a parody inspired by Saw.
Self-centredness and hypocrisy are just two of the many unpleasant traits embodied by the play’s “terrible characters”. Unable to stay quiet for even a moment, they spiral into bizarre and absurd discussions. Their irreversibly distorted personalities hold up a mirror to everyone and everything around them. Everyone except themselves, of course.
Suitable for audiences aged 15 and over.
Director: Ondra Kulhavý
Dramaturgy, Script: Adina Šulcová
Set Design: Agáta Slámová
Production: Anna Křepínská, Vojtěch Sochor
Cast: Sebastian Šikl, Simona Lewandowska, Vavřinec Volek, Radek Lajfr, Adina Šulcová, Martin Mlčouch
David Mírek, dramaturg of the theatre programme: “This show is completely unhinged. Simona Lewandowska, one of the most sought-after young actresses and a Czech Lion winner, plays a Havel enthusiast trying to cure herself of her obsession. Sebastian Šikl, an influencer with a massive following, plays a woman. Together with the rest of the cast, they are fighting for survival. The production resonates with audiences across generations both in Prague and on tour, but it strikes a particular chord with Generation Z.”