Bardak

“Chaos is that from which everything was born, and it seems, that to which everything goes!”

Step into a world of BARDAK (CHAOS) — an unforgettably beautiful, tragicomic solo performance that explores a planet where humanity has mysteriously vanished. At the centre stands Domovoi: a house spirit reminiscent of the Nordic nisse, who awakens to a silent, empty world. As the immortal guardian of a home without inhabitants, he navigates through the “mess” that has been left behind, in search of meaning and the warmth of a lost friend.

The performance transcends the boundaries of spoken language through physical theatre, visual metaphors and poetic clowning featuring a multitude of characters. The production is a rare blend of nostalgia and hope and received critical acclaim at the 2025 Avignon Festival.

The work was originally directed by the master of imagery Anton Adasinsky and reprise directed by the young Ukrainian director Kostya Novitsky. BARDAK transforms modern existential fears – from the ecology to isolation – into a dreamlike, absurd adventure. With original music by Alatiel (CH) and Luiz Murà (ES), it is a universal experience for a multicultural audience of all ages.

Witness the poetry of the apocalypse. Experience the silence and embrace the chaos. Like a crack in the earth, from which a light still glows.

Recommended age: From 6 years

Guest considerations
There is non-intrusive interaction with the audience during the performance

Cast
Created and performed by Igor Mamlenkov
Revival directed by Kostya Novitskiy
Originally directed by Anton Adasinskiy
Development assistance by Vera Jegorova
Technical and sound by Danilo Gervasoni
Original music by Luiz Murà, Daniel Christen
Costumes by Igor Mamlenkov, Deborah Parini, Elena Yarovaya
Set design and props by Elena Yarovaya, Andrej Bobylew, Elena Bertossa and Giulia Marcotullio
Production manager for development – Anna Dafne Alessi
Feedback and script assistance – Luna Scolari

Organiser: Domovoi Theatre Company
Co-organiser: H.C. Andersen Festivals
Supported by: The development of the project is supported by the Oertli Foundation and the Ernst Göhner Stiftung

Photo: Anna Semenova

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