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

In a house on the Romanian coastline, the "grieving" relatives of old Tănase gather with one thought: who will get their hands on the fortune? Behind the masks of false compassion, everyone is doing their own calculations, but their "ingenious" plans spiral out of control when a winning lottery ticket appears. In the mad rush for money, everything becomes possible: betrayals, fragile alliances, a suspicious sponge cake, and a shovel that makes 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 who turn every scene into a comic carousel.
✔️ Delicious humor and explosive situations!
✔️ A story with plot twists that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the end.
✔️ A completely unexpected conclusion that overturns all expectations!

Come discover how an inheritance can transform a seemingly united family into a real hunting ground, where everyone lurks for the perfect moment to strike! A bubbly comedy about money, hypocrisy, and how literal digging can reveal uncomfortable truths.
„Shovel and the Million” – A comedy about how the dream of a million turns into a shovel of problems!

”The poetic matrix of the show captures the fragility of family relationships when greed permeates 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 into absurd chaos. The comedy arises from the contrast between the beauty of the place and the grotesqueness of the 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 the drama into farce. Laughter, as a liberating force, sheds light on human hypocrisy, each moment becoming a harsh, yet 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

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