The Collector — John Fowles

Please note: The production of “The Collector” takes place in the small hall of Südalinna Teater. Frederick Clegg lives alone, works at an employment centre and collects butterflies. He is infatuated with Miranda, an art college student whom he secretly watches, but does not dare speak to. Unexpectedly, Clegg wins a large sum of money in the lottery. He buys an isolated house outside the city, kidnaps Miranda and keeps her in the basement, hoping that one day she will come to love him.

“The Collector” is a chamber drama that explores the delicate boundary between care and hidden forms of control and power. At its heart is the tense conflict between freedom and dependence, in which violence is disguised as care, attention and apparent love.

Author: John Fowles
Director: Artjom Garejev
Artjom Garejev is a recipient of the Estonian Theatre Union and Estonian Cultural Endowment awards for Best Director.

Cast: Viktor Marvin and Darja Gavriltšenko
Viktor Marvin is a nominee for the Estonian Theatre Union award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

The performance has two acts and lasts 2 hours and 20 minutes, plus a 20-minute interval. Recommended age: 16+.

Bright flashing lights are used in the production. Strong language is used at times.

To preserve the atmosphere of the production, latecomers will not be admitted to the auditorium after the performance begins. Thank you for your understanding. Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged for another date, except if the theatre PUNKT cancels the performance.