Crime and Punishment
Gesher Theatre
A cabaret of passion and anguish based on Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel
Translation: Roy Chen | Adaptation and Direction: Alexander Molochnikov
Cast: Avi Azulay, Gilad Kalter, Anatoliy Beliy, Neta Roth, Natasha Manor, Svetlana Demidov, Lena Fraifeld, Nikita Goldman, Yury Kazantsev, and Polina Pakhomova
Dostoevsky, the grand master of the psychological thriller, ushers us into the tangled maze of human thought and the shadowy corners of the subconscious. In "Crime and Punishment," he plunges headlong into the tormented mind of the criminal. With Rodion Raskolnikov, we travel the long, winding road from crime to punishment, stumbling with him through the thorny thickets of moral conflict. With virtuoso flair, Dostoevsky weaves the suspense of a thriller into the fabric of philosophical prose, spinning a tale that forces us to wrestle with questions of evil, guilt, and the faint glimmers of redemption.
Director Alexander Molochnikov – renowned for his daring and inventive stagings – reimagines this classic as a vibrant cabaret-carnival, where the voices of age-old heroes echo in startlingly fresh, modern tones.
- Duration:Apx. an hour and forty minutes with no intermission
- Photography:Yeshaya Feinberg
- Remarks:First performance for subscribers of the 2025/26 Preselected Series
Monday / 24.11.25 / 20:30 – Show at this date is accessible to the blind and visually impaired. Details and purchase of tickets at the offices of the Library for the Blind by phone 03-7756825 and by email at eva@clfb.org.il - Reviews:"A dazzling feast for the senses—colorful, mesmerizing, and rich in every detail. A trailblazing performance that rattles the bones of Dostoevsky's tangled plot, stirring up timeless questions about law and justice, human nature, and the dark Heart of evil." (KAN, Reshet Bet)"The play sparkles with moments of pure theatrical magic. From beginning to end, it radiates a genuine love for the stage—authentic, heartfelt, and steeped in devotion to the art of theatre." (Ynet)
