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Nearest and Dearest

Close up and blurry image of the hands of a performer knelt on the floor. The performer's hands are together and little pieces of paper are lined up in one line next to a jar

21st December 2012

Nearest and Dearest is a theatrical staging of a collection of short stories by contemporary Belarusian playwright, Konstantin Steshik. Steshik received the Special Prize in the First International Contest of Contemporary Drama in 2005 – a competition originated by Belarus Free Theatre – for his play Red Hood.

Nearest and Dearest is a vividly retelling of intimate childhood memories as the veil of nostalgia is lifted to reveal hard truths about the profound emotional void between ourselves and those closest to us.

“It’s great when you go after a show and in your head there are so many thoughts, impressions and emotions….such fermentation. This is a very pleasant feeling, bordered by happiness. You know, that intermediate moment, you are no longer in the audience, but you would still be there. Thank you guys for this, you are very, very cool!”

Audience member, 18 December 2016

GALLERY

Blurry image of seven performers in black suits and dresses smiling and posing for photo. One is holding an accordion
Close up and blurry image of the hands of a performer knelt on the floor. The performer is arranging little piece of paper in one line next to a jar
Blurry image of a performer wearing suits holding his hands up as if to stop something. Behind him, there stands three boards of metal like a closet. On top, there is a black triangle shaped object.
Blurry image of a performer moving. The movement is so fast that it is hard to tell what is happening.
Three performers sitting down in black suits or dress. Two on the left is playing an accordion together and the other one on the right is holding a baby
Behind shot of a performer standing in a black suit
Blurry image of a performer swaying with both arms up in the air
Black and white image of a close up of a performer in a black suit.
Two performers are sitting in front of a metal object shaped like a closet. They are looking at the front.
Black and white image of the metal object. A spotlight highlights the object in the darkness.
Black and white image. On the left, there is a sheer glimpse of a lighting. Overall, it is difficult to tell what the image is.
Close up to a hand in the darkness. A performer is holding a bright light.
A performer wearing a black dress and a black fedora stands right in front of the metal object shaped like a closet.
In a dark room a blue face of some one is projected on the wall.
Blurry image of a dark room and three performers each holding light
Blurry image of a person smiling. Dimmed blue light is laid on this person
Several people sitting on a chair looking to their left. Among them, one of the performers is sitting as well with a jar in front of them
The performer sitting among the audience is holding up a jar either smelling what's inside or drinking it. Bright light shine on their face.
Close up and blurry image of the hands of a performer knelt on the floor. The performer's hands are together and little pieces of paper are lined up in one line next to a jar
In a dark room slightly hinted with blue lighting. On the right hand side, there is a metal board shaped as like a closet. On the left, there is a shadow of a person
Blurry image of a performer holding a jar
Dark and blurry image of a performer holding a jar.
Dark room hinted with dimmed blue lighting. The light highlights fog in the room.
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