The Lower Depths

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Maxim Gorky's unflinching masterpiece takes you into a Moscow flophouse where society's outcasts—thieves, prostitutes, dreamers, and drunks—collide in raw, brutal honesty. Written in 1902, this groundbreaking play shocked audiences with its unvarnished portrayal of poverty and human dignity. Gorky doesn't offer easy answers or sentimental redemption, just the piercing truth of lives lived on the margins. A cornerstone of Russian theatre that still resonates today. Perfect for lovers of naturalistic drama, social realism, and theatre that doesn't flinch. Show more