„The Shovel and the Million”, a black comedy that digs deep into greed!
What happens when a family gathers under the same roof, all with their eyes on a fabulous inheritance? Well, it leads to roaring laughter, absurd arguments, and literal digging!

In a house on the Romanian coast, the „grieving” relatives of the elderly Tănase gather with one thought: who will get their hands on the fortune? Beneath masks of false compassion, everyone has their own calculations, but their „ingenious” plans spiral out of control when a winning lottery ticket appears. In the mad rush for money, anything becomes possible: betrayals, fragile alliances, a suspicious savarin, and a shovel making its way where you least expect it!

An exceptional cast!
Crina Matei, Cristi Iacob, Tily Niculae, Răzvan Bănică, Luminița Bucur, and Laura Anghel – a team of actors transforming every scene into a comedic carousel.
✔️ Delicious humor and explosive situations!
✔️ A story with twists that keeps you engaged until the end.
✔️ A totally unexpected outcome that overturns all expectations!

Come discover how an inheritance can turn an apparently united family into a true hunting ground, where each one waits for the perfect moment to strike! A bubbly comedy about money, hypocrisy, and how literal digging can uncover uncomfortable truths.
„The Shovel and the Million” – A comedy about how the dream of a million transforms into a shovel of problems!

”The poetic matrix of the show captures the fragility of family relationships when greed penetrates and tears them apart. In an idyllic setting, where harmony seems natural, pettiness and hatred smolder, and money becomes the engine that drives the characters toward absurd chaos. The comedy arises from the contrast between the beauty of the place and the grotesque situations, revealing the ridiculous means by which the characters pursue their goals. The truth, although hidden under layers of lies and petty interests, ultimately breaks through, transforming drama into farce. Laughter, as a liberating force, brings to light human hypocrisy, each moment becoming a harsh but necessary mirror of our weaknesses.” – Corina Dragomir.

Cast:

Cristi Iacob
Crina Matei
Răzvan Bănică
Tily Niculae
Luminița Bucur
Laura Anghel

Artistic direction: Corina Dragomir
Scenography: Ioana Colceag

„The Shovel and the Million” is a production of the Independent Theater Luceafărul.