Written by Ivan Vyrypaev
Three plays by Ivan Vyrypaev, one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary European theatre. Sun Line, Iran Conference and Illusions combine philosophical inquiry, sharp humor and unexpected theatrical forms to explore love, belief, communication and our often bewildering attempts to understand one another. (All presented in Russian with English subtitles)
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Illusions
Directed by Nikolai Gostiukhin for the Process Theater Bureau, Illusions is a compelling reimagining of Ivan Vyrypaev’s celebrated play that seamlessly shifts between the realms of live theatre and cinematic teleplay. Gostiukhin innovatively transforms Vyrypaev’s original structure—traditionally ...
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Iran Conference
St. Petersburg’s independent Takoy Theatre delivers a sharp, intellectually thrilling staging of Ivan Vyrypaev’s masterful script, captured live with intense dramatic focus. Co-directed by Igor Sergeev and Vladimir Kuznetsov, the performance is set during an academic symposium on the "Middle East...
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Sun Line
5 AM. Barbara and Werner, 7 years into their marriage, have been arguing since 10 PM. They are on the verge of paying off their mortgage, but look into the abyss of “what’s next?”, opening up the floodgates of pent up anger and resentments. Nominated for 5 Golden Mask Awards, including best actre...
