The Government Inspector

"Don't curse the mirror if you have a crooked mouth."

Gogol's satirical comedy has lost none of its relevance over the years. In every society there are hidden arrogant bribe-takers and frightened flatterers - and often it is an innocent mistake that reveals true character and relationships.

The Inspector General is a mirror of ourselves: it does not mock, but makes us laugh like a refined anecdote that hits the nail on the head.