Details

A group of schoolchildren, Jewish and Catholic, declare their ambitions: one to be a fireman, one a film star, one a pilot, another a doctor. They are learning the ABC. This is Poland, 1925. As the children grow up, their country is torn apart by invading armies, first Soviet and then Nazi. Internal grievances deepen as fervent nationalism develops; friends betray each other; violence escalates: until these ordinary people carry out an extraordinary and monstrous act that darkly resonates to this day. Running time: 3hrs inclu. interval.

Cast/Performers

Tamzin Griffin (Zocha), Amanda Hale (Rachelka / Marianna), Edward Hogg (Jakub Kac), Lee Ingleby (Zygmunt), Sinead Matthews (Dora), Rhys Rusbatch (Rysiek), Justin Salinger (Abram), Jason Watkins (Heniek)

Creatives/Company

Author: Tadeusz Slobodzianek
Corporate Sponsor(s): Travelex, Prudential (Matinees)
Producer: National Theatre
Adapted by: Ryan Craig
Director: Bijan Sheibani
Design: Bunny Christie
Lighting: Jon Clark
Music: Sophie Solomon
Choreographer: Aline David
Sound: Ian Dickinson