AMBASSADOR of Sławomir Mrozek directed by Jarosław Gajewski performed by Teatr Klasyki Polska

Absurd humor combined with serious reflection on the condition of the modern world. Comism interspersed with tragedy, cliche with sublimity, farce with drama. This is Sławomir Mrozek's “Ambassador” directed by Jarosław Gajewski, which premiered on October 28, 2023 at the House of Creative Work in Radziejowice.

“People are ruled by passions, so to rule people, you have to be governed by their passions.”

The drama was created in the eighties of the twentieth century. His action, although it obviously refers to the political realities prevailing at the time — the Cold War — raises dilemmas and problems equally important and pressing for every time. The title hero of the play has to face irreversible changes in his previously perfectly ordered life — the departure of his wife, but above all the loss of the state, which is the foundation of his existence. The title character will be played by Andrzej Mastalerz. He will be partnered on stage by Dariusz Kowalski as the Man, Bartosz Turzyński as the Plenipotentiary and Małgorzata Mikołajczak playing Amelié and Maciej Wyczański playing Otella. The scenography was prepared by Aleksandra Reda, an artist twice awarded in the competition for the Jerzy Moskal Scenographic Award.

Sławomir Mrozek's “Ambassador” has in itself all the best in the writer's work. His wit is undoubtedly funny, but not carefree, it causes laughter and anxiety at the same time, relaxes and makes you think. It is worth listening carefully to this joke in order to catch deadly serious tones among the sincere laughter it evokes.

“I am against everything and that is why it is so difficult for me,” confessed Mrozek in “Personal Notes”, who, like no one else, was able to “keep his hand on the pulse of events” and “expose some social wounds”. His lyrics go deep, they hit flawlessly, often painfully. In August 2023, 10 years have passed since his death. Bearing in mind the enormous legacy of the author, the creators decided to reach for the work, which contains universal values, so crucial for his work - self-respect, honor and fidelity to ideals. Thanks to the director's interpretation and excellent acting, the show takes the viewer on an extraordinary journey — a journey into the inner self, because Mrozek's brilliant humor not only entertains, but above all prompts reflection.

IMPLEMENTERS

Directed by:

Jaroslaw Gajewski

Dramaturgy:

Anthony Winch

Scenography:

Marek Chowaniec

Costumes:

Alexandra Reda

Light direction:

Jedrzej Skajster

Director collaboration:

Michal Swiechowski

Assistant set designer:

Anna Matsugovska

Assistant costume designer:

Natalia Burzynska

Production Manager:

Arkadiusz Lech

CAST

Ambassador — Andrzej Mastalerz

Amelie — Małgorzata Mikołajczak/Lidia Sadowa

Othello — Maciej Wyczanski

Agent — Bartosz Turzyński

Man — Dariusz Kowalski/Robert Latusek

General — Paweł Lipnicki

General — Wojciech Piotrowski/ Konrad Komosiński/Igor Wrzeszcz

Fig. Piotr Babis

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