The Shadow

7:00pm, Thurs 22nd — Sat 24th October 2026 

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By Evgeny Schwartz, translated and directed by Alexandra Shelest

When you lose your glasses, it is, of course, uncomfortable. But at the same time, it’s wonderful – in the twilight, things look different than usual. And as soon as you put the glasses on again, everything will return to normal… Or will it?
Come and find out for yourself this November, as BATS is presenting a new translation of “The Shadow”, a fairy tale for grown-ups by Evgeny Schwartz. Whether you like to laugh, to cry, or to be in the company of ogres – we have it all!

Content warnings: manipulation, execution. Ogres.

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