Agnes and Daniel Besse "Psiunio"
Teatr Bez Sceny w Katowicach, Katowice, Poland
Directed and designed by: Andrzej Dopierała
Cast: Anna Kadulska, Andrzej Dopierała, Dariusz Wiktorowicz
"Psiunio" is a witty comedy for dog lovers and those who dislike them alike — and for everyone in a relationship or planning to enter one. Brilliant dialogue and precisely drawn characters deliver 80 minutes of entertainment with a touch of reflection.
Monika Gorzelak wrote in the Theatre Diary (29 October 2014): "(...) the dog's barking smoothly transitions into a catchy refrain with a clear beat. Just like the entire "Psiunio" by Dopierała... That's why the knockout lands with a delay. And unexpectedly. That's the phenomenon of "Psiunio". It seems light, easy and pleasant to watch. No hidden meanings, no breaking of perceptual patterns or stereotypes. Zero theatrical tricks. Yet the audience gets hit over the head. (...) Under Dopierała's direction, once again the mundane touches the universal. Like in "The Devil's Wheel" — an apparently trivial and predictable story, laden with unexpected meanings."