Against the Grain
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Winter, 1943. As the Siege of Leningrad tightens its grip, two scientists guard a seed vault designed to preserve humanity. Faced with starvation, yet surrounded by food they refuse to touch. When a desperate intruder forces his way in, the moral line they have defended for years suddenly becomes unbearable. Nina and Olga must confront an impossible question: will they save the world or save themselves? A thrilling new work inspired by true events.
Against the Grain will preview at the Badhuistheater, Amsterdam on August 7–8 before its debut at the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe.
Cast and Crew
Rosan Tan – Nina
Türkü Köksel – Olga
Domenico Gemoli – Alexei
Denis Burke – Viktor
Ben Evans – Director
Evonne Dunne – Light and Sound
Jess Graham – Set design, photography and graphic design
Music Спи, моя радость, усни (Sleep, my joy, fall asleep) : Performed and recorded by Katya – live Russian. Lyrics in Russian by S. Sviridenko, music by W.A. Mozart
Against the Grain will preview at the Badhuistheater, Amsterdam on August 7–8 before its debut at the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe.
Cast and Crew
Rosan Tan – Nina
Türkü Köksel – Olga
Domenico Gemoli – Alexei
Denis Burke – Viktor
Ben Evans – Director
Evonne Dunne – Light and Sound
Jess Graham – Set design, photography and graphic design
Music Спи, моя радость, усни (Sleep, my joy, fall asleep) : Performed and recorded by Katya – live Russian. Lyrics in Russian by S. Sviridenko, music by W.A. Mozart
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Where is it happening?
Mike's Badhuistheater, 28 Boerhaaveplein,Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Host or PublisherDownstage Left Amsterdam
