Igor Gorzkowski's play 'Open Your Eyes' at Teatr Polski in Warsaw adapts two short stories by Nobel laureate Olga Tokarczuk. The production explores themes of chaos and human relationships through a crime comedy lens, encouraging audiences to engage with literature and imagination.

• 01The play draws from Tokarczuk's stories 'Open Your Eyes, You’re Already Dead' and 'Dress Rehearsal' from her 2001 collection.
• 02The character of the Reader, played by Anna Cieślak, serves as the narrative's driving force, leading the audience through a comedic exploration of crime.
• 03Gorzkowski highlights the interplay between realistic and stylized elements in storytelling, reflecting on the nature of authorship and character flaws.
• 04The second story addresses themes of confinement and relationship dynamics, echoing experiences from the pandemic era.
• 05The production emphasizes the importance of reading, imagination, and the complexities of human emotions.

The play encourages cultural engagement and promotes the importance of literature in understanding human nature.