Drama

Bertolt Brecht: MR PUNTILA AND HIS MAN MATTI

Bertolt Brecht's epic comedy from 1940, created based on short stories and the play concept by the Finnish author Hella Wuolijoki.

Wealthy farmer Puntila is a generous man, willing to give away his fields and cows, and even himself, getting engaged at once to four women, pitying a poor worker's family, but only when he's drunk. As this happens more often than his 'sober spells,' nothing is as it may seem. His adventurous and cheerful nature suddenly transforms into a strict father and uncompromising capitalist. However, there is his chauffeur Matti, his uncomfortable mirror. And perhaps, Matti might marry Puntila's daughter Eva, even though the farmer has arranged for her to marry a promising attaché – after all, business is business. Through specific humor (the play takes the form of a folk play with elements of farce and commedia dell'arte), the author raises questions about social relationships. Modern directorial and visual processing, along with excellent acting performances and live music, ensure an extraordinary theatrical experience.