The Emigrants

The Emigrants explores the lives of Romanians far from home, caught in a world charged with existential tension.

A supermarket basement in Germany becomes the stage where two men — a labourer who left for money and an intellectual who left for freedom — share the same room and the same loneliness.

In this forced coexistence, every conversation, every joke, and every glass becomes a mirror of their own conscience. Fundamental questions arise naturally: What is the price of homesickness? How much does hope cost? The performance reminds us that longing is not a weakness, but proof of a living bond with our roots. With humour, irony, and genuine emotion, Sławomir Mrożek’s classic text — adapted by Sorin Misirianțu — resonates deeply with Romanians everywhere.

This is a guest event presented by an independent organisation or individual and is not part of Jacksons Lane’s core programme; please note that any regular Jacksons Lane discounts or offers don’t apply to this event.

You can download the programme here. Please note this play will be in Romanian with English subtitles.