Winner of The Golden Mask, the most prestigious award in Russian theatre, this is one of the most arresting and astonishing productions ever to play in Ireland. Both primeval and profound, Ketzal (the Nagua word for bird) weaves a myth about the nature and origins of life, presented through a jaw-dropping spectacle that combines elements of circus, performance art, mime and dance. Derevo’s pioneering technique evokes a dreamlike atmosphere, at times driven and rhythmic, at others hypnotic and haunting. Pulsating swamps give way to a spooky fairground waltz, frenetic faces twitch and twist in the gloom and three headless creatures usher in a grotesque, six-legged animal that cavorts before your eyes. An exquisitely exotic encounter for the senses.

Written and Directed by Anton Adasinsky.