La Mama Theatre · Explorations 2026
Trypillian Tarot
“When everything is lost, the voices of ancestors awaken.”
The Show
A ritual of memory & renewal
A powerful new theatrical experience exploring memory, identity, loss and renewal. Trypillian Tarot follows Yaryna through a dreamlike world rooted in the ancient Trypillian civilisation — weaving ritual performance, live music and immersive storytelling into a journey through grief, memory and transformation.
Premiering with the creative support and collaboration of La Mama Theatre and Andi Snelling.
Presented in English with selected Ukrainian dialogue.
- Memory
- Identity
- Loss
- Renewal
Dates & Tickets
Three nights only
Performances
- Tuesday 14 July7:30pm
- Wednesday 15 July7:30pm
- Thursday 16 July7:30pm
Booking through La Mama Theatre. Tickets are selling fast.
- Venue
- La Mama Courthouse, 349 Drummond Street, Carlton VIC 3053
- Running time
- 90 minutes
- Age guide
- 14+
- Language
- Presented in English with selected Ukrainian dialogue
- Price
- $20 per ticket
Explores emotionally intense themes of grief, loss and transformation through ritual, music and symbolic performance. Recommended for ages 14+.
The Company
Cast & creative team
Creative team
Written, Directed & Produced by
Iryna Karanets
Co-Writer
Roman Korchev
Costume Design
Iryna Karanets & Nadya Korchev
Photography
Anastasia Hezumian
Video
Viktor Plakhta
Performed by
- Iryna Karanets
- Roman Korchev
- Myron Lysenko
- Alina Rybalchenko
- Iryna Malashkova
With Gratitude
Our partners
Trypillian Tarot is made possible by the generosity of our partners and community. Our sincere thanks to:
- Doshado
- Otakoi Ukrainian Restaurant
- Ukrainian Multicultural Society of Australia Inc.
- Axic Architects