The play "Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead"

The play titled "Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead" is based on the novel by Polish writer Olga Tokarczuk, a Nobel Prize laureate in literature. At first glance, the show resembles a mystical detective story about mysterious murders occurring in a small village in Poland, presenting itself as a kind of forest noir. However, upon closer examination, one can discover a rich artistic bouquet that includes penetrating poetry, sharp satire, and subtle psychological observations. At the center of the story is an eccentric heroine, Janina Duszejko, who single-handedly stands against the injustice and cruelty of the world around her. This is a remarkable heroine, seemingly tailor-made for actress Liya Akhedzhakova. Liya Medzhidovna, with her inherent boldness and wit, embodies on stage the image of this retired teacher who starts investigating a series of mysterious murders while helping her friends who are as unusual as she is. On stage with her is actress and singer Musya Totibadze, playing the role of the main heroine's 'alter ego', performing songs set to the poetry of William Blake. In the plot, the main character is an admirer of this poet's work, and the title of the novel and play is taken from one of his lines. The production also features actor Alexander Feklistov. The audience can expect an exciting journey that involves mysterious forest creatures, live music, and a variety of recognizable human characters. "Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead" touches upon key themes such as human responsibility to the world and the fragility of life. The cast includes Liya Akhedzhakova, Alexander Feklistov, Musya Totibadze, Maria Krol, and Gleb Romashevsky. The director of the play is Boris Pavlovich.