Transport Connecting Flights

In the age of globalization and fast-paced living, air travel has become a symbol of economic growth and freedom of movement. The play Connecting Flights takes us to an airport – a crossroads of cultures and paths that reveals itself as a microcosm of the globalized world. This transitional space, where dreams of new beginnings intertwine with the reality of human relationships, becomes a powerful metaphor for the complexity of modern society.

Transport is an international co-production project by Slovenian director Tin Grabnar, bringing together six theatres from Slovenia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, and the Czech Republic. The project comprises six diverse performances that are structurally and thematically intertwined; their common starting point is the issue of transport as one of the key foundations of globalization.

The performances critically address the complexity of transport: on one hand, highlighting its benefits, such as the extensive networks that enrich cultural exchange and contribute to economic development, while on the other hand, pointing out its negative consequences. They particularly emphasize its destructive impact on the environment, explore social inequality, and through intimate stories, open up numerous ethical dilemmas.