European Humanities University Drama Theatre’s play “Drums in the Night”. XXVI INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF UNIVERSITY THEATRES “ANBO” CODE

“DRUMS IN THE NIGHT”
Bertolt Brecht
Social comedy

Directed by: Veronika Yushkevich, Tatsiana Bakunovich
Set and costume design by Veronika Yushkevich, Tatsiana Bakunovich, Marharyta Tsibets

A family in Balik celebrates their engagement, unaware that the revolutionary war is over. The bride’s ex-fiancé Andreas Kragler suddenly appears; he was thought to have died four years ago. His fiancée Anna is now engaged to Murk, a prosperous factory owner. What if the real struggle is not only between classes or nations, but also in small communities, families and the heart of the individual?

Running time 1 hour. 40 min.

The Forum is an annual event that brings together the university theatre community since 2000 and will be held for the 26th time this year. It brings together academic young people interested in theatre for joint theatre activities, organises showcases of performances, gives them the opportunity to get to know each other, to interact and exchange experiences. The Forum is always dedicated to a theme or an important anniversary, with the aim of drawing public attention to social, cultural, civic and heritage issues relevant to young people.

One hundred years ago, Antanas Gustaitis, an aeronautical engineer, built a Lithuanian airplane at his own expense and named it “ANBO”. The Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania proclaims 2025 as the Year of ANBO and the Year of Lithuanian Aviation Creators.

The interesting, inspiring and tragic story of the Lithuanian aviation creators is worthy of no film, book or play. By dedicating this forum to the centenary of the ANBO and the Year of Lithuanian Aviation Creators, we are not only trying to draw attention to the glorious beginnings of Lithuanian aviation between the wars, but also to find links to the present.

The mystery of what the constructor and aviator Antanas Gustaitis coded in the name “ANBO” remains unsolved. His contemporaries, Lithuanian pilots, interpreted it as Antanas wants to be in the air. Others see in the name a combination of the names of the designer himself and his wife: Antanas and Bronė. Or maybe it is the DNA code of a youthful, creative, patriotic personality, which allows one to achieve significant results in any sphere with diligence and stubbornness, to “conquer mountains”?
What do you think? Maybe you can find the answer by attending the Forum performances? We are waiting for you!