Governor in Saint Petersburg, Bolshoi Drama Theater named after. G. A. Tovstonogova

Please note that a change of cast is possible.

Director: Andrey Moguchy

Actors: Georgy Shtil, Dmitry Smirnov, Anatoly Petrov, Dmitry Vorobyov , Andrey Feskov, Dmitry Murashev, Sergey Losev, Valery Degtyar, Rustam Nasyrov, Semyon Mendelson, Egor Medvedev, Ivan Kandinov, Maxim Bravtsov, Maria Sandler, Elena Osipova, Irina Patrakova, Agrafena Petrovskaya, Polina Dudkina, Ulyana Fomicheva, Alexandra Magelatova, Olga Vankova, Diana Shishlyaeva, Elena Shvareva, Varvara Malyakina.

The play “The Governor” at the Bolshoi Drama Theater named after G.A. Tovstonogov is a production based on a story by Leonid Andreyev, created by director Andrei Moguchy. The plot is based on the story of Moscow Governor-General Sergei Alexandrovich, killed by the Socialist Revolutionary Kalyayev. The play's protagonist, the mayor who gave the order to shoot the striking workers, experiences an internal crisis and senses his inevitable death.

The production touches on deep philosophical and existential themes, exploring the inner world of a person under the pressure of power and responsibility. The main character conducts a painful dialogue with himself, comprehending his actions and trying to cope with the feeling of guilt. The performance emphasizes the tragedy of the destruction of personality, when position and power become inseparable from human essence, leading to an inevitable catastrophe.

The G.A. Tovstonogov Bolshoi Drama Theater, where the performance will take place, is one of the leading theater venues in Russia. The theater is famous for its high-class productions and comfortable conditions for spectators. The hall is equipped with modern technical means, providing excellent quality of sound and light. 

For the convenience of spectators, it is possible to purchase tickets for the performance « Governor" via our website. Don't miss the chance to visit this significant theatrical production and enjoy high art at the G.A. Tovstonogov BDT.