The Perfect Feeling
08.10 - 05.11
Events: 2
The Central House of Artists
Kyiv, вул. Січових Стрільців, 1-5
The «Egoist» Theatre presents the uncompromising dystopia «The Perfect Feeling». This performance invites you to reflect and offers an unusual scenario of changes in the life of humanity which, as the performance unfolds, no longer seem so improbable…
The «The Perfect Feeling» performance in Kyiv will take place on October 8 and November 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Central House of Artists.
Director – Volodymyr Khokhlov. Producer – Yevhen Arabadzhyskyi.
Meanwhile, a strange epidemic is spreading across the planet. First, people lose their sense of smell, then taste disappears, and eventually their other senses begin to fade one after another. Alongside physical changes, consciousness also transforms – people’s behavior, needs and very perception of the world begin to change.
Susan and her colleagues try to determine the cause of the mysterious illness. For Michael, however, the crisis has an especially painful dimension: losing his sense of taste and smell takes away not only familiar pleasures but also the enjoyment of his favorite work.
As the world around them continues to lose its familiar ways of experiencing things, the characters’ relationship also comes under threat. They have to give up what once seemed natural and learn intimacy all over again. Come to the performance and, together with the characters, try to understand what keeps two people together when everything around them changes radically.
The «The Perfect Feeling» performance in Kyiv will take place on October 8 and November 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Central House of Artists.
Why Should You See the «The Perfect Feeling» Performance in Kyiv?
- See how love faces unusual trials against the backdrop of dystopia and psychological drama.
- Reflect on questions of intimacy and attitudes toward the realities surrounding the characters.
- Take a fresh look at the essence of human nature.
The «The Perfect Feeling» Performance in Kyiv
«The Perfect Feeling» is a dystopian psychological drama about love that emerges in a world where the very foundations of human perception begin to collapse. The performance makes you reflect on where the authenticity of feelings comes from, how much our senses shape our perception of reality, and what will happen to love when the familiar way of experiencing the world suddenly disappears. It is also a story about searching for new meanings at a moment when old points of reference are lost.Director – Volodymyr Khokhlov. Producer – Yevhen Arabadzhyskyi.
About the Subtle Connection Between Feelings and the Perception of the World Around Us
The main characters of the story are Michael and Susan. Michael is a chef whose life has always been closely connected with tastes, aromas, wine and the little pleasures that make up everyday happiness. Susan works as an epidemiologist and is accustomed to relying on logic and scientific facts even when the world stops behaving predictably. Their meeting seems accidental. But gradually, a deep connection develops between Michael and Susan.Meanwhile, a strange epidemic is spreading across the planet. First, people lose their sense of smell, then taste disappears, and eventually their other senses begin to fade one after another. Alongside physical changes, consciousness also transforms – people’s behavior, needs and very perception of the world begin to change.
Susan and her colleagues try to determine the cause of the mysterious illness. For Michael, however, the crisis has an especially painful dimension: losing his sense of taste and smell takes away not only familiar pleasures but also the enjoyment of his favorite work.
As the world around them continues to lose its familiar ways of experiencing things, the characters’ relationship also comes under threat. They have to give up what once seemed natural and learn intimacy all over again. Come to the performance and, together with the characters, try to understand what keeps two people together when everything around them changes radically.
Important Information:
- the performance is intended for audiences aged 16+ (contains explicit scenes);
- the House of Artists has a certified shelter where spectators can go in the event of an air raid alert.