Photo : Centre Paris Anim' Point du Jour
BUNKER KYIV
Step inside a visceral performance that translates the chilling confinement of life beneath the earth during wartime. Through sharp, poetic prose born from real testimonies, this play forces you to confront the fragile edge between survival and what it truly means to be alive.
Centre Paris Anim' Point du Jour (Paris 16th)
About
Experience Bunker Kyiv, a performance written in free verse that examines life within the shelters of Ukraine's capital. Hosted at the Centre Paris Anim' Point du Jour on November 19 and 20, 2026, the play draws upon authentic testimonies to explore how fear impacts human nature when time stands still. Audiences are invited to witness this unique perspective on the war in Ukraine, where traditional limits vanish within the confines of the bunker. The venue is wheelchair accessible, ensuring that everyone can attend the 20:00 to 21:00 performances during these two evenings.
In Kyiv, there are 4,984 bunkers. Fear permeates everything. The beings inside the bunker become beasts. In these places, other rules, other limits prevail. Inside the bunker, time stops; we wait and hope to come out alive. "All certainties evaporate, disappear."
The worst thing would be to die thinking you are still alive. This free verse text, written based on testimonies, shows us the war in Ukraine from a different angle.
Our take on this event
Bunker Kyiv comes to the Centre Paris Anim' Point du Jour for two performances on Thursday, November 19, and Friday, November 20, 2026. Based on real-life accounts, the play depicts the psychological state of individuals confined within the 4984 bunkers of Kyiv, where uncertainty reigns and the distinction between living and surviving becomes blurred. This production offers a raw, poetic look at the conflict, focusing on the moment when all former certainties evaporate.
Performances run from 20:00 to 21:00. The facility is fully accessible to wheelchair users. Tickets for the show are priced at 13.30€ and 11.30€. To secure your seat for this thought-provoking event, you may book by phone, via email, or by visiting the venue in person.
