‘The Konotop Witch’ by Ivan Uryvskyi — Ukrainian Theatre in London

One of the most talked-about productions in contemporary Ukrainian theatre comes to London. The Konotop Witch, directed by Ivan Uryvskyi, will be staged at Hackney Empire as a bold, mystical and strikingly relevant theatrical statement.

Based on the classic novella by Hryhorii Kvitka-Osnovianenko, the production reimagines Ukrainian folklore through a modern lens. Themes of female power, fear and persecution, the choice between light and darkness, and the loss of spiritual values unfold through a ritual-like theatrical language. Minimalist scenography, symbolic imagery and immersive sound and lighting draw the audience deep into the world of the play.

Premiered in Kyiv in 2023 during wartime, The Konotop Witch quickly became a cultural phenomenon, sparking debate and redefining expectations of Ukrainian theatre today. Provocative, poetic and uncompromising, it is a performance that leaves no one indifferent.

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