Details

Moscow in the age of Stalin and a mysterious stranger appears in a park. Soon he and his retinue have astonished the locals with the magic show to end all magic shows and have quite literally set the town alight. But what's the real purpose behind their visit? And what the devil has it to do with the gorgeous and sensual Margarita? Or with her lover the Master, a writer whose masterpiece has been silenced by earthly powers. Will anyone solve the mystery before the night of the spring full moon? A crazy roller-coaster, a wicked satire and a poignant love-story, with vampires, flying broomsticks and a talking cat. Contains nudity and some violent imagery. Age guidance 14+ (contains nudity). Running time: 180mins plus interval

Cast/Performers

David Annen, Thomas Arnold, Josie Daxter, Johannes Flaschberger, Tamzin Griffin, Amanda Hadingue, Richard Katz, Sinead Matthews, Clive Mendus, Yasuyo Mocizuki, Ajay Naidu, Henry Pettigrew, Paul Rhys, Cesar Sarachu, Angus Wright

Creatives/Company

Author: Mikhail Bulgakov
Producer(s): Barbican London, Les Theatres de la Ville Luxembourg, Wiener Festwochen, Ruhrfestspiele Recklinghausen, Festival D'Avignon (in association with Theatre Royal Plymouth)
Company(s): Complicite, Blind Summit Theatre (puppetry)
Director: Simon McBurney
Design(s): Es Devlin, Finn Ross (video)
Lighting: Paul Anderson
Sound: Gareth Fry
Costume: Christina Cunningham