Between Critical Political Theater and Documentary Theatre. Comments on the Performance of "Insulted Belarus"

Abstract

The author refers to the play Insulted Belarus, staged at the Municipal Theater in Gliwice. The drama, which is the basis for the performance of Andrey Kureichik, is a story about the contemporary situation in Belarus, elections, persecution, and dictatorship. In a subtle and sophisticated way, he shows two narratives: those desiring freedom and the dictator. It uses the experience of political theater and modern multimedia techniques. According to the author, the artistic coherence is broken by the last scene – a direct account of the events. However, in the ideological plan, it is the most important and strongest message. The story of people who
yearn for freedom.