23 November
"War and Peace" at the Vakhtangov Theatre
The director of the production is Rimas Tuminas, who masterfully brought this complex, multifaceted novel to life, focusing on key events of the Napoleonic Wars and the lives of great Russian families—the Rostovs, Bolkonskys, Kuragins, and Drubetskoys. The performance lasts approximately 4 hours and 45 minutes, with two intermissions, allowing the drama and philosophical depth of the work to be fully revealed.
The production's set design, designed by Adomas Jacovskis, combines laconic and symbolic sets with thoughtful lighting, creating contrasts and enhancing the dramatic effect. Maria Danilova's costumes convey the atmosphere of the era while maintaining historical accuracy and aesthetic expressiveness. The musical score by Giedrius Puskunigis adds additional emotional resonance, and Anželika Cholina's choreography seamlessly integrates with the overall production concept.
The play emphasizes the characters' inner experiences and spiritual quests, highlighting the changes caused by major historical events. The director avoids the over-dramatic nature of military battles, showing them through symbolism, which allows the focus to be on the destinies of people and the absurdity of war.
You can buy tickets for the play "War and Peace" online. The schedule includes the next performances on November 18, December 2 and 30, 2025, and January 20 and 28, 2026, all at 7:00 PM.
"War and Peace" as performed by the Vakhtangov Theatre is not only a classic brought to life on stage, but also a profound philosophical reflection on time, fate, and human choice, presented with a high level of artistic mastery.
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