“Stand-up sitting” monodrama by Anna Seniuk

The performance, called by Anna Seniuk, a sit-down stand-up, was created on the initiative of the actress and is a fully original stage statement, an analysis of her own artistic path and life experiences.

The inspiration for the creation of the monodrama was the book “The Book of Herbs” by Sándor Márai, a Hungarian prose writer, in which the author recorded his thoughts, reflections, tips. The book resembles an ancient herbarium, which with simple but accurate insights heals the soul and heart. Anna Seniuk used this form as a starting point for a personal and moving story about her career (which has been going on for 60 years!) and about life. The show is enriched with poetic texts by the most prominent Polish authors — Zbigniew Herbert, Tadeusz Różewicz, Wisława Szymborska and Anna Świrszczyńska. Masterfully performed by Seniuk, these pieces take on a new, deeply human dimension.

This is a meeting with a great actress who, with grace, self-irony and humor, talks about what is most important - about love, art, loneliness and faith.

The performance is not only an artistic experience, but also an intimate conversation — smart, touching, and at the same time full of life and humor.