One woman, one stage, one revolution — the anarchist who terrified armies.
A film version of the play which captures the brilliant performance by the Ukrainian actor, Mariya Hadubyak at the play’s world premiere in 2023 @ Montreal’s La Sala Rossa. She brought the audience to tears and their feet. Written and directed by Norman Nawrocki, the play was part of the 16th annual Montreal International Anarchist Theatre Festival. On stage, Hadubyak portrays the extraordinary real life Marusya Nikiforova (1885–1919), a fearless and feared, bad ass, Ukrainian woman anarchist and feminist military leader.
Acting
Hadubyak's volcanic solo performance holds 27 minutes of pure fire.
Direction
Nawrocki's sparse staging weaponizes emptiness.
Director
Norman Nawrocki
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Marusya Nikiforova led the Black Army cavalry and personally executed White Army officers before being shot by the Bolsheviks in 1919.
The play premiered at La Sala Rossa — itself named after a historic anarchist meeting hall in Barcelona, making the venue a character in the story.
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Who gives a rat's ass? I happen to love her and Nestor Makhno. Very very much.
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Никифорова 🤣 украинка?
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