One-man philosophical cabaret.
– Neil Cooper, The Herald
Balancing in Freedom provides an impactful and inspiring story, from which Oberski’s main message refers to how life in and of itself is one big balancing act. – Ruby Hendey, The Student Review
…an exceptional hour of vocal, aural and visual performance. – Dionne Lackey, The Skinny
Drawing on his family’s Holocaust history, his own experience of disability, and Rudolf Steiner’s Philosophy of Freedom, Iddo Oberski weaves a deeply personal journey with his onstage (puppet) counterpart, Svjetlana, a dialogue that constantly surprises and reveals new layers of understanding.
In Balancing in Freedom, Iddo fuses storytelling, movement, puppetry, visual art, music, spoken word, magic, and philosophy into a living artwork that shifts between intimacy and spectacle, exploring what it means to be human, and our ongoing search for freedom, connection, and meaning. Just as you think you know where it’s heading, the performance transforms again, surprising, thought-provoking, and always engaging.
Following a sold-out, standing-ovation premiere at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Balancing in Freedom returns to the stage in 2026. Moving, insightful, and unlike any other show, it invites every audience member to take away something unique and personal.
Audience comments:
“Exquisite beyond words. Thank you so very much!”
“Your presentation was a most profound and deeply moving one. You managed to combine heart serious content with art, humour and entertainment.”
“I was struck by your powerful story and the way you told it.”
After each show, audiences are invited to take part in a 30-minute facilitated discussion.
Written and performed by Iddo Oberski
Co-directed by Mark Kydd, Creative Mentor
Funded by Creative Scotland
Supported by The Authentic Artist Collective and The Salisbury Centre, Edinburgh
Recommended for ages 14+ (contains Holocaust themes).
Please note that the performance on 31 July will be filmed for archival purposes, promotion, commercial distribution and streaming.
