Playbill

Playbill

8July
Tuesday
Brothers
Première
18:00
Main stage
Première

Drama
Running time: 2 hours 30 min. 

18+
Performance in Russian
18:00
Main stage
18+
The Name
18:30
New stage

One act comedy

Running time: 1 hour 30 min.

16+
Performance in Russian
18:30
New stage
16+
9July
Wednesday
Brothers
Première
18:00
Main stage
Première

Drama
Running time: 2 hours 30 min. 

18+
Performance in Russian
18:00
Main stage
18+
10July
Thursday
A Family Dinner
18:00
Main stage

Two-act comedy
Running time: 2 hours 20 min.

16+
Performance in Russian
18:00
Main stage
16+
Stolen happiness
19.00
Stage under the roof

One-act drama from village life.
Running time: 1 hour 40 min.

12+
Performance in Russian
19.00
Stage under the roof
12+
11July
Friday
Dinner with a Weirdo
18:00
Main stage

Two-act comedy

Running time: 2 hours 20 min.

16+
Performance in Russian
18:00
Main stage
16+
The Music of Love. Larysa Kadochnikova's Benefit Night
18:30
New stage

One act romantic fantasy tale

Running time: 1 hour 18 min.

16+
Performance in Russian
18:30
New stage
16+
University of Laughs
19.00
Stage under the roof

One-act comedy
Running time: 1 hour 20 min.

18+
Performance in Russian
19.00
Stage under the roof
18+
12July
Saturday
A Streetcar Named Desire
Première
16:00
New stage
Première

Psychological drama
Running time: 2 hours 30 min.

16+
Performance in Russian
16:00
New stage
16+
Ladies' Tailor
17:00
Main stage

Two act comedy
Running time: 2 hours 15 min.

16+
Performance in Russian
17:00
Main stage
16+
13July
Sunday
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
16:00
New stage

Naughty games in the guests’ honour.
Running time 2 hours 25 min.

16+
Performance in Russian
16:00
New stage
16+
A Liar is Required!
17:00
Main stage

Two-act comedy
Running time: 2 hours 40 min.

16+
Performance in Russian
17:00
Main stage
16+
The Laundromat
18:00
Stage under the roof

One-act surrealism

Running time: 1 hour 15 min.

16+
Performance in Russian
18:00
Stage under the roof
16+
14July
Monday
Run for Your Wife
18:00
Main stage

Two-act comedy
Running time: 2 hours 20 min. 

16+
Performance in Russian
18:00
Main stage
16+
The Enemy's Cosmetique
Première
18:30
New stage
Première

Mystical thriller
Running time: 1 hour 35 min.

 

18+
Performance in Russian
18:30
New stage
18+
15July
Tuesday
For the Hearth
18:00
Main stage

Crime drama

Running time: 2 hours 20 min.

16+
Performance in Russian
18:00
Main stage
16+
Holy Family
18:30
New stage

One-act criminal comedy
Running time: 1 hour 20 min.

16+
Performance in Russian
18:30
New stage
16+
16July
Wednesday
Dinner with a Weirdo
18:00
Main stage

Two-act comedy

Running time: 2 hours 20 min.

16+
Performance in Russian
rescheduled from 29.06 TICKETS ARE VALID
18:00
Main stage
16+
17July
Thursday
Juliet and Romeo
18:00
Main stage

A story of love and hate  
Running time: 2 hours 40 min. 

14+
Performance in Russian
18:00
Main stage
14+
The Warsaw Melody
18:30
New stage

One-act lyrical drama 
Running time: 1 hour 40 min.

16+
Performance in Russian
18:30
New stage
16+
 

Performances at Lesya Ukrainka Drama Theatre

Our website features the current playbill with all the performances now showing at Lesya Ukrainka Drama Theatre. You can buy tickets online, learn more about the actors, and view production photos in the description of each show listed in the playbill.

One of the theatre’s latest premieres is “The Ferryman”, a family saga set against the backdrop of a nation’s struggle for identity, unearthing haunting family secrets from the past. The emotionally charged drama “Brothers” explores the strength and fragility of family ties, raising vital questions about choice, love, and betrayal. “The Jacaranda Blossom” is a poetic tale of true love, resilience, and indomitable spirit. “Warsaw Melody” is a lyrical drama about a chance encounter between a former soldier and a future singer. “The Wave” tells a story that remains universally relevant, unfolding during a striking experiment led by a school history teacher. “Translations”, based on the play by a renowned Irish playwright, examines choice, human dignity, love, and the peril of crossing the line where one loses oneself. “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” sensitively narrates the journey of a boy with autism who teaches the adults around him how to truly love. And of course, Shakespeare: “Othello”, the timeless story of deceit and jealousy leading to a tragic end; and “Juliet and Romeo”, a testament to love’s power, stronger even than death.

Today, the theatre’s repertoire includes a diverse selection of performances based on classicUkrainian literature. Each production, whether traditional or reimagined in a modern way, offers a compelling interpretation that invites reflection on national identity. “Three Loves” delves into the intimate life and lyrical poetry of Lesya Ukrainka. “Myna Mazaylo” is a satirical comedy about renouncing one’s language and culture – a theme still relevant today. “The Star. Beginning”, based on Starytskyi’s “Talent”, tells the story of those who founded Ukrainian theatre. “Stolen Happiness” is a powerful drama about tragic love and moral choices. “Stefanyk. Short Stories” explores the depths of human existence through the works of Ukraine’s most famous short story writer, balancing between beauty and grotesque, tears and laughter, good and evil, life and death. “Ukraine in Flames” confronts the tragedy of Ukraine’s wartime suffering and leaves a profound emotional impact on audiences. “For the Hearth” is a crime drama by Ivan Franko, inspired by real sensational trials in 19th-century Lviv, placing both characters and viewers before difficult moral decisions. “Dinner with a Fool” is a fast-paced farce full of unexpected twists. “The Nameless Star” is a lyrical comedy about lonely souls searching for happiness, for their “star.” “The Name” begins as a casual dinner among friends but quickly turns into an intense emotional showdown.

Buy tickets for family and children’s shows

You can also purchase tickets for performances designed to captivate children and teenagers just as much as adults. “Treasure Island” is an adventurous thriller for the whole family – an exciting journey into the world of pirates in search of hidden treasure. Also noteworthy is “The Wizard”, based on L. Frank Baum’s beloved fantasy tale “The Wizard of Oz”. How do we find ourselves? What is true friendship? Are miracles possible? These and other questions are explored by the characters. Tickets for this and other shows are available online on our website.

How to buy theatre tickets online

Buying tickets online and choosing your seats is easy via our website. Once you’ve selected a performance, simply click “Buy Ticket”, then choose your preferred seats. Click on the seats you’ve selected, then press “Place Order”. In the pop-up window, enter your phone number or email in the top field, and the digits from the image in the bottom field, then click “Get Password”. Enter the password you receive via email or SMS to proceed. On the payment screen, select your payment or reservation method and complete your order. Your e-tickets will be automatically emailed to you.

Ukrainian theatre is a modern European theatre. Enjoy the show!

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