Theatre

MONUMENT: An Interactive One-Woman Comedy Show

tirs. 21. jul.

20.00 – 22.00

26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, London See website

About the event

Join us for an immersive experience at a construction site where the narrative of past and present beautifully intersects in this politically charged and hilariously unique performance! 🏗️

1948, PRAGUE:

Witness a society rebuilding itself after WWII as it strives to create a MONUMENTAL SYMBOL OF POWER. An artist finds themselves caught in a web that prioritizes loyalty over integrity, inspired by the poignant story of OTAKAR ŠVEC and the STALIN MONUMENT IN PRAGUE.

PRESENT-DAY LONDON:

Fast forward to today's world—amid the looming threat of another war in Europe, we meet Bogdan, a Polish builder and hopeful rapper. He tackles feelings of exploitation and isolation while working on new luxury flats, the contemporary monuments of our times. 🏢

Prepare for a captivating blend of rap, live comedy, and physical theatre! This isn't just a performance to observe, it's an interactive creation. Audience members will step into the shoes of fellow workers, constructing a shared journey that delves into the migrant experience, the essence of hard work, and the societal structures that influence us all. 🌍

Created and performed by the talented Polish-British artist MARGOT PRZYMIERSKA, this production has been developed in collaboration with The People Speak.

POST-SHOW CONVERSATION 💬

We invite you to extend your evening with a 20-30 minute post-show discussion led by the Czech Centre Director Tereza Šídlová. This is an opportunity to explore the deeper themes of the show—including Eastern European identity, cultural remembrance, and the true costs of “making it” in modern Europe, along with its contemporary relevance in the Czech context.