A stage work about one person's search for the truth, based on Dostoevsky's story of a ridiculous man who has surrendered to life's indifference. In a dream he shoots himself in the heart, and the shot opens the door to the realm of the dead and then leads him to paradise, where he gains insight into what it means to be human.
Performed by actor Viktor Melnikov, the piece is a classic play that asks how many of us can claim to be free of shame, envy and selfishness, and whether we all share some responsibility for the evil in the world. Adam Ørvad performs on accordion, and the production runs without an interval.
Adam Ørvad also has three more performances of the show at Helligåndshuset in November 2026.
