The Book of Herbs

The performance, which Anna Seniuk calls a “sit-down stand-up”, is a fully author's monodrama, which is an intimate summary of her artistic path and life experiences. The story was inspired by Sándor Márai's “Book of Herbs”, a collection of wise reflections that, like an old herbarium, brings comfort. The personal narrative of the actress is complemented by the texts of the most outstanding Polish poets: Zbigniew Herbert, Tadeusz Różewicz, Wisława Szymborska, Anna Świrszczyńska and Father Jan Twardowski. Masterfully performed by a star of Polish theatre, these works take on a new, deeply human dimension. This is an evening with a great artist who, with grace, self-irony and humor, talks to the audience about the most important things — love, art, loneliness and faith.