We can't pay, we won't pay
“We Can’t Pay, We Won’t Pay” is a satirical comedy produced by the Theatre “Jordan Hadzi Konstantinov – Džinot” – Veles. Inspired by the work of Dario Fo, the performance uses farce, grotesque, and absurdity to portray economic injustice, class inequality, and the hypocrisy of institutions.
The story follows the lives of ordinary people pressured by rising costs and the inability to live an honest life. Through comedic situations, identity swaps, and lively dialogues, the performance exposes societal absurdities and the selective morality of the system that affects the most vulnerable, with the female characters serving as the driving force of the action.
With a dynamic stage rhythm and distinctive humor, “We Can’t Pay, We Won’t Pay” offers laughter and entertainment while simultaneously reflecting the bitter reality of society, remaining relevant even today.
“Production: NUCC ,,J.H.K. Džinot'' – Veles Theatre
Author: Dario FO | Directed by: Eleonora TEOVA
Premiere: NUCC Marko Cepenkov, 04.12.2025
Scenography: Filip Korunovski
Costume design: Katerina CHUKNIEVA
Dramaturg: Katerina MOMEVA
Roles:
Antonija: Talija NASTOVA
Gigi: Faik Mefailoski
Margarita: Sandra TANCHEVA
Luigi: Zharko Spasovski
Tilde: Blagojcho STOJANOV
Stage manager: Slavisha Gjeorgiev
Technical Manager: Nikola Ignov
Тone: Sashko Kostov
Lights: Marjan Todorovski
Wardrobe: Julija Angelovska
Props: Blagoj ILIEV
Prompter: Orhideja DUKOVA
Stage Technology: Igor GAVRILOV, Hisham LATIFOV, Gjore PAVLOV, Jovica STAMENOVSKI, Trajche KULEV, Roberto KARADAKOVSKI
A very strong and psychologically difficult performance.
I watched the show in Split and it was fantastic! The actors are great and I enjoyed every minute.
Laughter from beginning to end.
Timeless satire, brilliantly executed.
Lots of emotions and a great atmosphere.
Congratulations to Isidor! An absolutely well-deserved award – his playing is extraordinary and inspiring.
Keep the tension until the very end.
Very emotional and powerful.
A modern and different interpretation.
A quiet but very strong drama.