T01499369244Conceived with breathtaking beauty and poetic poignancy by one of Russia's most prestigious companies, this is the first-ever theatrical adaptation of Pushkin's novel in verse. From Moscow to the country estate, Pushkin's world materialises through magnificent visual imagery, exquisite movement and larger-than-life characterisation. Russian and French folk songs, in combination with the music of Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich and Offenbach, serve to enhance an underlying mood of melancholy lightened by moments of playfulness and wit. Artistic Director of Vakhtangov State Academic Theatre since 2007, Rimas Tuminas's dramatisation features a 45-strong ensemble, including the formidable Russian actresses Galina Konovalova and Yulia Borisova. Running time: 3hrs 15mins including an interval. Age guidance 14+. Performed in Russian with English surtitles.Presented byBarbican. Company Vakhtangov State Academic Theatre of Russia. Director Rimas Tuminas. | |
| 18 Feb 15 to 21 Feb 15 | Barbican Centre, West End :: V371 listing details L822521167 |
T01615335740Margaret Wolfit in solo performance of Pushin's Great Romantic novel.Director Richard Digby Day. Performer Margaret Wolfit. | |
| 24 Oct 04 to 1 Nov 04 | New End Theatre, Inner London :: V215 listing details L01205414561 |
| 12 Jul 04 to 13 Jul 04 | Cygnet Theatre (formerly New Theatre), Exeter :: V0135900169 listing details L1653124783 |
T531077951Adapted by Katherine Bailey. Director Susannah York. Director Sulayman Al-Bassam. Design Ignacy Gatell. Design Andrew Lock. Costume Olga Mazimenkova. Music Olga Thomas-Bosovskaya. Company A Star Danced Theatre Company. Performer Peter Byrne. Performer Kristina Bill. Performer Bob Cryer. Performer Mary Dee. Performer Prunella Gee. Performer Stephanie Pochin. Performer Reuben Purchase. | |
| 27 Oct 99 to 21 Nov 99 | White Bear, Inner London :: V256 listing details L577088392 |
A classic Russian tale which traces the story of someone moving from the rural life of the provinces to the pomp of St Petersburg. Looks at class divides, unrequited love and bitter regrets.
