MEDÚZA V KUCHYNI

We created the theatrical performance MEDÚZA IN THE KITCHEN based on the play Medusa by Uršula Kovalyk. We were loosely inspired by the ancient Greek story of Medusa the Gorgon and looked for parallels with the stories of homeless women you meet on the street every day.

What connects the homeless woman and the mythological Medusa? During artistic work with homeless actresses, we often touched on various pains, but the most poignant of them was the trauma of sexual violence they experienced on the street. Each of them overcame it in a different way, some treated their injuries in a "jellyfish-like" way. The journey from initial pain through anger to finding strength again is long and complex.

In our theatrical story, Medusa became a symbol of homeless women who survived sexual violence and decided to get rid of the feeling of guilt.

The performance is intended for audiences aged 16 and over.

Entrance is free.

The performance will be followed by a short discussion, in which you will be able to ask our actors and actresses what you are interested in.

Length of the performance including discussion: 90 minutes.

Director: Uršuľa Kovalyk
Dramaturgy, lighting and sound design: Patrik Krebs
Music: Mila von Chobiak
Science and costumes: Marija Havran, Danica Ondrejovič, Eva Matkuliaková
Movement supervision: Zuzana Vasičáková Očenášová
Production: Tomáš Kubiš
Starring: Juliana Johanidesová, Zuzana Pokorná, Uršuľa Kovalyk, Tomáš Kubiš, actresses and actors of the Homeless Theater

Video trailer for the theater performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25dQPtlqB_s

If you or your loved ones have been a victim of sexual violence, you can find help on the free non-stop line: 0800 212 212.

The presentation of the show was supported by: the capital city of Bratislava, the City Foundation Bratislava from the capital budget. City of SR Bratislava, Bratislava self-governing region, Donation program of Philip Morris International in the Pontis Foundation, Ministry of Culture of the Slovak Republic, Bratislava-Staré Mesto district, Todos, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Foundation in the Pontis Foundation, Iny Design, INTRACOMP (Horizon Europe), Bratislava Cultural and Information Center, Erasmus+, Jump Soft, Nota bene. which are applying for the prestigious New Drama Grand Prix award in 2026. 9 productions of contemporary drama from established and non-established professional theaters were included in the main program of the festival. The Dramaturgical Council of the Nová dráma / New Drama 2026 festival chose from among more than 90 productions, the premiere of which took place from February 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026.

Entrance to our performances is free, after their end, viewers can support our theater with a voluntary exit fee. If you like our performance, you can also support our activity through our account (IBAN): SK7211000000002621793196, mention MEDUZA in the note.