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Theater of Nations brought performances based on works by Shukshin and Chekhov to London

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Theater of Nations brought performances based on works by Shukshin and Chekhov to London


07.10.2019

Photo credit: official website of the Theater of Nations

The tour of the Theater of Nations in the British capital begins on Monday, October 7, according to TASS. The London public for the first time will get acquainted with the works of the famous Moscow creative team. According to the artistic director Evgeny Mironov, two performances will be brought to London. The Shukshin's Tales and Chekhov's Ivanov will be put on the stage of the Barbican Center. Each of them will be shown twice.

Evgeny Mironov, who plays the main roles in both performances, is convinced that Chekhov and Shukshin can be called unique writers. They accurately and deeply conveyed the nature and the inner world of man.

Mironov added that the action of Ivanov was transferred to the present, the performance was staged by director Timofey Kulyabin.

Russkiy Mir reported that the play based on the stories of Shukshin was one of the most popular works by the Theater of Nations. The production is based on ten short stories. The premiere of the performance took place in 2008. it was presented at many European festivals and always had a great success. The production by legendary director Alvis Hermanis involves Chulpan Khamatova and Evgeny Mironov.
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