Jan Fabre: an immersion in the art of a disturbing genius

The production of «The Night Writer» on the second stage of the BDT presents the Russian premiere of a work by the renowned artist and theater director Jan Fabre. The play is based on Fabre's personal diaries, which turned out to be full of provocative and intimate autobiographical details about the artist. This play will take the audience on a journey through his life and reflections on creativity, life, physical and mental being.

The text of the performance includes excerpts from Jan Fabre's personal diaries that made up the publication «Night Diaries. Selected», as well as quotes from other famous theatrical projects of the artist. If you want to dive into art and learn more about Jan Fabre's work and thoughts, don't miss the opportunity to attend this performance.

Previews of the play have already taken place at the BDT's Plywood Theatre as part of the contemporary art program. Now you can buy tickets on our website and appreciate all the depths and emotional power of this unique work. Let us remind you that Jan Fabre is not just an artist, he is one of the major artists of our time. He began his journey with provocative performances and paintings made with a ballpoint pen and his own blood.

In the following years, Fabre expanded his work, coming to theater directing and creating the company Troubleyn. He works in theater, dance and performance, using all possible art forms including dialogue, dance, music, opera and improvisation. This artist is interested in issues of chaos and order, repetition and madness, metamorphosis and impersonality. Themes of violence, lust, beauty and eroticism are also central to his work. Do not miss the opportunity to get acquainted with the work of this unique artist, visit the performance «The Night Writer» on the second stage of the BDT. Buy tickets on our website.

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