In the beginning there was darkness and cold fires

Spectacle-event inspired by the work of Stanisław Lem, combining p o r u s with o n e o n e body, visualization and music.

Those from outer space, from a distant galaxy, from the depths of an unfathomable little Earthman, arrive on planet Earth. They look at a person, observe, analyze his gestures, weaknesses betrayed by involuntary movements of the lips or larynx, the attitude of the body towards others and during sleepless lonely nights. Their presence forces earthlings to ask a number of questions and make a futile attempt to understand the incomprehensible.

Are we living in an endless experiment that will lead our body to caricaturality? Will the body always be subject to political dispute? Will there be parties that will remove unnecessary organs from the human body? Will it be possible to restore a man broken into atoms and “assemble” him again? What about nature? Will we yearn for the unmodified corporeality? Will we miss the other person's face?

The author of “Star Diaries” with incredible insight looks into the soul of a person. In his stories, he crosses the boundaries of human understanding and raises questions about the possibility of dialogue with what is radically alien to us.

concept: Martyna Dyląg, Jori Gerula, Ada Kazimierz, Anna Puzio

choreography and performance: Jori Gerula, Ada Kazimierz, Martyna Dyląg

director's consultation: Bartek Juszczak

visuals, light and scenography: Jakub Kotynia

music: Michał Smajdor

costumes: Joanna Zemanek

Release Date: November 30, 2024

Duration: 50 minutes

The performance was created as part of the “Creative Scholarship of the City of Krakow”.

A show for viewers from the age of 18.