Caligula
in Krakow

About the show

Ivan Uryvskyi’s production of “Caligula” in Kraków!

Be part of a spectacular theatrical event in Kraków! On November 15, 2026, at the Juliusz Słowacki Theater, the Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theater will present “Caligula,” directed by Ivan Uryvskyi. The story of the cruel Roman emperor will reveal to the audience the fine line between absolute power and destructive madness. It is a suspenseful tale of loneliness and the search for the meaning of life, which descends into chaos. 

“Caligula” on European Stages!

In this adaptation of the play by Nobel laureate Albert Camus, which will be brought to stages across Europe, the tyrant defies fate itself. A lonely egocentric, reeling from a painful loss, tries to escape madness and inner emptiness. To prove his strength and indomitability, the emperor wields his unlimited power and tests the limits of human freedom. The play raises poignant questions about the nature of fear, society’s silent consent, and the price one must pay for personal freedom. Come and reinterpret this classic alongside leading Ukrainian actors. Book tickets for the play “Caligula” in Kraków on our website.

Age restriction: 16+. 

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