Josephine and Napoleon in Saint Petersburg, Youth Theater on Fontanka

The play “Josephine and Napoleon” at the Youth Theatre on Fontanka is a gripping production based on the play by Czech screenwriter Jiri Hubac “The Adjutant of His Imperial Majesty, or the Corsican Woman”. The directors Mikhail Chernyak and Natalia Arkhipova immerse the audience in the atmosphere of Napoleon's life after his fall, revealing him as a man with all his weaknesses and mental suffering.

The plot of the play revolves around Napoleon's meeting with a simple Corsican girl, Josephine, who was once a cook in Paris. She comes to the former emperor in exile and demands compensation for the death of her husband, who died in the Battle of Waterloo, fighting for Napoleon's army. Interesting fact: Napoleon himself gave her the name Josephine in honor of his wife, and all four of her sons are called Napoleons.

Josephine becomes a kind of muse for Napoleon, helping him get rid of his longing for his former greatness and find new meanings in life. This story is not only about a great commander, but also about human relationships, courage and fortitude.

The production of “Josephine and Napoleon” at the Youth Theater on Fontanka is a unique opportunity to see Napoleon in a new light, as an earthly man experiencing personal dramas. Lively dialogues, deep emotions and masterful acting will not leave even the most sophisticated viewers indifferent.

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