Winter, 1943. As the Siege of Leningrad tightens its grip, two scientists guard a seed vault designed to preserve humanity. Faced with starvation, yet surrounded by food they refuse to touch.

When a desperate intruder forces his way in, the moral line they have defended for years suddenly becomes unbearable.

Nina and Olga must confront an impossible question: will they save the world or save themselves? A thrilling new work inspired by true events.

Against the Grain will preview at the Badhuistheater, Amsterdam on August 7–8 before its debut at the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe.