Romania
Herbarium
Teatrul Național Târgu-Mureș - Compania Liviu Rebreanu
Directed by
Radu Afrim
By
Simona Popescu & Radu Afrim
A poetic reflection on life having as source poetry itself but nature alike, „HERBARIUM” presents an original perspective on the passage of time in a setting which reunites young couples, middle-aged couples, and older ones. They find themselves in different existential moments but fragility, the longing for love and unity and the knowledge of the transient nature of life leaves a mark on each of their gestures and actions. In the never-ending rustling of nature, we can grasp – at micro level – the infinite nature of the macro universe that greets us with sunrises, sunsets and stars, a universe equally familiar and mysteriously fascinating of which we are essentially part of.
“A performance that builds in depth. This depth, into which you plunge, giving the sensation you’re suffocating, gradually settles into layers of light, of human density." (Nicoleta Munteanu)
Script, Music illustration, Video recordings: Radu Afrim
Set and costume designer: Irina Moscu
On-set dramaturgist: Andreea Radu
Light designer: Cristian Niculescu
Video editing: Trucza Samu
Assistant Director: Dragoș Stoenescu
Set and Costume Designer Assistant: Doró Sikó
Prompter: Iolanda Belbe
Stage Manager: Teodora Crăciun
Performance in Romanian, with subtitles in English.
Duration: 2h 20min
Date of premiere: 10.09.2022
Original title of the performance: Ierbar
Romania
The Romanian Season
Romania
The Romanian Season
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