Peregrinus is an intriguing and impactful mask theatre piece that addresses what happens when we are told what to do and when to do it. Jerzy Zon, Co-founder and director of KTO Theatre from Poland and director of Peregrinus together with company actor Karolina Bondaronek talk with Jo Tomalin about the poem the piece is based on and how and why they created Peregrinus. Karolina also translates.
“A wandering theatre show, inspired by T.S. Eliot’s poetry, follows a contemporary everyman through a single day. Using striking visuals, dynamic choreography and grotesque humour, it reveals the traps of modern life, where many lose their individuality without reflection. The performance, blending satire and spectacle, questions our fate: does the collective possession of the Peregrinuses ever end? Are we victims of the dybbuks, or do we become them? This journey forces us to confront whether we still control our identities or if we surrender to the forces shaping us. A thought-provoking, visually captivating experience.”
More Information about Teatro KTO and Peregrinus:
https://teatrkto.pl/home/
Peregrinus is performed daily for free and unticketed at 3.45pm from the 7th to 11th August 2025, outdoors in the Summerhall Courtyard near the Cairns Theatre entrance.
