Set in the absurdist dystopia of the Ozymandian Empire, where ‘2 + 2 = 5’ is official state doctrine, Kafka for Beginners follows a poet imprisoned not for what he says—but for what he refuses to believe. When the regime discovers his private rejection of its official ideology, he is arrested by the ironically named Ministry of Redemption and given a simple choice:

Tell the lie. Walk free. Or remain faithful to the truth—and face the consequences.

Blending biting satire with original music, poetry, physical theatre, and unexpected humor, the play asks one timeless question: What is the price of telling the truth?

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Author's Dedication

Kafka for Beginners is dedicated to all prisoners of conscience around the world — to those who have been deprived of their freedom for remaining faithful to truth, justice, and their convictions. It honors especially the memory of Aleksey Navalny, whose courage, moral integrity, and unwavering commitment to truth inspired millions. His life reminds us that the human spirit cannot be imprisoned, and that the defense of truth often demands extraordinary courage.