Giselle Botanicheskaya (MKhT A.P. Chekhov Theatre Tour) at BDT Tovstonogov

Please note, cast changes are possible.

Director: Nikita Kobelev

Casting: Svetlana Kolpakova, Ulyana Glushkova, Nadezhda Zharycheva, Polina Romanova, Ksenia Teplova, Yulia Vitruk, Sofia Shidlovskaya, Artem Sokolov, Avdotya Salnikova

The A.P. Chekhov Moscow Art Theater will present the play "Botanical Giselle" on the stage of the Tovstonogov Bolshoi Drama Theater as part of the Moscow Art Theater tour in St. Petersburg. The plot is based on the autobiographical stories of playwright and theater artist Eduard Kochergin, filled with warmth and a deep understanding of the fates of ordinary people who survived the horrors of wartime. Tickets for the performance are available for purchase—we recommend reserving your seats in advance.

This production introduces audiences to the tragic image of Leningrad girls of post-war Leningrad, known as "botanical girls." The name comes from their habitat near the Botanical Garden on the Petrograd side of the city. "Botanical girls" have become a symbol of a side of city life rarely captured in official chronicles, revealing the harsh reality of post-war Leningrad, barely recovering from the terrible trials of the Great Patriotic War.

The performance, created by director Nikita Kobelev, reveals the world of women forced to sell their bodies, facing humiliation and despair, yet retaining the ability to love, empathize, and support each other. Amidst the general gloom, this environment is full of human drama, joy and sorrow, hope and sincere feelings, despite everything remaining human.

The performance is part of a major tour of the Moscow Art Theater in the Northern capital and is dedicated to the memory and achievements of Kochergin himself, who served for many years as artistic director of the St. Petersburg Bolshoi Drama Theater named after G.A. Tovstonogov.

How much are tickets for the play "Botanical Giselle"?

Ticket prices are determined by your seat's proximity to the stage. You can choose tickets in the stalls, dress circle, box seats, or the balcony. Available seats and prices are shown on the interactive theater seating plan.

Buy tickets for the play "Botanical Giselle" at the Tovstonogov Bolshoi Drama Theater online: seat selection and reservations

The play "Botanical Giselle" will be performed in St. Petersburg as part of the Moscow Art Theater's tour. You can order tickets online from the comfort of your home. Simply fill out a short form with your contact information—phone number and email address. Then select convenient seats on the seating plan, and your purchase will be complete. After payment confirmation, your e-ticket will automatically be sent to your email address.