Hunger Theatre Play

Russian Contemporary Theatre and Artem Kretov present the drama of unrecognised young talents based on Knut Hamsun novel

Performance dates: August 14, 16, 18-19, 21, 23, 25, 27
Venue: Paradise Studio, St Augustine’s, (Venue 152), George IV Bridge, EH1 1EL, Edinburgh
Time: 19: 10 (75 min)

Based on the Knut Hamsun`s novel play ‘Hunger’ reveals the drama of an impoverished unrecognized young artist wondering around the city of Christiania.

Unwilling to pursue a commercial path he is condemned to starvation in a wealthy greedy metropolis. His physical and mental decay is pictured in a series of encounters, some funny and extravagant, others full of despair and pain.
The main character in many ways displays traits reminiscent of Dostoevsky`s Raskolnikov.