A fast-paced road-trip on black ice, laced with dark, ironic humour, A Couple of Poor, Polish-Speaking Romanians illuminates the dangers of being different.
'Soho Theatre should be congratulated for serving up this dark gem. This is international theatre at its most contemporary and an exciting work that screams of the now.’
Aleks Sierz - read full review
To hear Aleks Sierz discuss the play with co-translator and Soho Theatre International Associate Paul Sirett, click here.
At 24, Maslowska is a phenomenon in Poland. her first, controversial, novel (White and Red), written when she was just 18, earner her acclaim, notoriety and a prestigious Polityka Passport award. Her second novel (The Queen's Puke) has just won the NIKE, Poland's highest literary award. This is her playwriting debut.
Listen to Artistic Director Lisa Goldman talk about A Couple of Poor, Polish-Speaking Romanians in the new Soho Theatre podcast here.
With Andrew Tiernan, Andrea Riseborough, Howard Ward, Valerie Lilley, Ishia Bennison and John Rogan.
Designed by Miriam Buether, lighting by Jenny Kagan, sound & music by Matt McKenzie.
Post-show discussion: 17 March
Education workshops are available for groups of 15 or more. Email connect@sohotheatre.com for details.
