by Hannah Moscovitch
directed by Christian Barry

Featuring:

Colombe Demers
Conor Green
Tessa Cameron
Scott Stephenson

Set amidst the doomed men and rotten ideals of Stalinist Russian, The Russian Play is a bleak, bittersweet and darkly ironic ode to the dangerous joys of love. The storyteller recounts the tale of a Russian peasant girl named Sonya, the “foolish mistakes” of her youth, and the story of the love affair that led to her ruin.

This award-winning gem offers a profound exploration of love and relationships, whisking the audience away to the romance and intrigue of Stalinist Moscow.

Creative Team

Stage manager: Louisa Adamson
Lighting Design: Christian Barry
Sound Design: Christian Barry with Nick Bottomley
Set Design: Bob Elliot

Development History

The Russian Play was originally developed by Absit Omen/Company Theatre Crisis with original dramaturgy Natasha Mytnowych. The 2b theatre company production premiered at The Chester Playhouse in July 2008, and toured to Festival Antigonish.

Touring

In March 2010, 2b’s production of The Russian Play will tour to 3 venues in B.C., presented by Belfry Theatre in Victoria (March 16-21), Ruby Slippers Theatre in Vancouver (March 24-28),  and ArtSpring on Salt Spring Island (March 31- April 2).

This is a versatile show that is at home in many differently shaped and sized theatres. Presenters, please inquire about further touring dates, and please note, the Vancouver run coincides with Pacific Contact. Check it out!