Delirium
Delirium
Written by Eugène Ionesco
Adapted & Directed by Igor Golyak
A theatrical adaptation of Eugène Ionesco’s Frenzy for Two, featuring internationally acclaimed actors Andrey Burkovskiy and Chulpan Khamatova.
Sometimes the most profound truths about our present moment come disguised as yesterday’s absurdities. Delirium is Igor Golyak’s timely adaptation of one of Eugène Ionesco’s least performed plays, Frenzy for Two (Délire à deux). Written in 1963, Igor’s direction unlocks this play’s heartbeat for our moment, our world, our collective delirium.
While the world outside collapses, a couple are locked in a petty argument about animals that carry their homes on their back. Displacement, alienation, love and survival – the themes that preoccupy Arlekin are there — enacted by two souls who carry within their bodies the entire archaeology of a vanished world: Andrey Burkovskiy and Chulpan Khamatova.
The Cast
Andrey Burkovskiy
HIM
Award-winning New York–based actor, producer, and acting teacher whose work spans theater, film, and television in the U.S. and Europe. A graduate of the Moscow Art Theatre School and former leading actor of the Moscow Art Theatre, he has built an extensive career performing in both classical and contemporary repertoire.
Chulpan Hamatova
HER
Chulpan Khamatova is an internationally celebrated Russian actress who left Russia at the start of the war and now resides in Latvia. Her work in theater and film has earned her critical acclaim, devoted audiences, and numerous prestigious awards. A versatile performer known for her emotional depth and chameleonic range, she has starred in over 30 major theatrical productions across Europe.
Igor Golyak
Director
A four-time Lucille Lortel Award-winner for his 2025 production of Our Class, Igor Golyak is an internationally recognized theater director who transforms classical and contemporary works into groundbreaking productions that reach audiences in 55+ countries.
