Florian Zeller’s “The Truth” An elegantly dangerous comedy about the art of lying.
Michel’s life is impeccably arranged. A stable marriage, a reliable friendship, comfortable habits and a few spicy secrets that no one needs to know about. He is convinced that some things are better left unsaid to those close to you, and he firmly believes that sometimes lies are the highest expression of care and love.
Everything works like a well-oiled machine. Until an awkward question arises, but what if he is not the only one lying?
What happens when a man who considers himself in control of the situation suddenly discovers that absolutely everyone is virtuoso at this game too - his wife, his mistress and his best friend? And that he himself is the only one in the situation who does not know the truth.
The world-renowned French playwright and Oscar winner Florian Zeller’s play “The Truth” is an elegant and cruelly witty comedy about people who excel at justifying their own little “sins”, but lose their footing when faced with the lies of others.
“This is already my sixth time returning to Zeller’s writing, and I am still fascinated by how masterfully he knows how to deceive the audience. You unravel the puzzle he has built, you are almost certain of the answer, but the real key is given only in the final minutes. You will laugh, recognizing yourselves, and throughout the performance you will try to guess the next move, but Zeller will turn everything upside down so completely that it will take your breath away. “The Truth” resonates especially strongly today, in a time when we have learned to lie and pretend almost professionally,” says the production’s director Intars Rešetins-Pētersons.
If you think you know everything about those closest to you - this brilliant quartet of actors will make you leave the theater with a smile and completely different thoughts.
Director: Intars Rešetins-Pētersons Cast: Jānis Vimba, Inga Misāne-Grasberga, Intars Rešetins-Pētersons and Marika Šmukste
Premiere - January 29, 2027 at the VEF Culture Palace
