Mikhail Bulgakov's satirical drama about survival in 1925 Soviet Russia.
Set against the backdrop of 1925 Soviet Russia, Mikhail Bulgakov's play follows charming adventurer Zoya Pelts as she devises an illicit plan to escape her homeland by turning her apartment into a clandestine dressmaking shop and meeting place. Featuring an impressively scaled retro set design, extravagant interwar costumes, and a foxtrot rhythm, this production captures the frantic absurdity and tragic transience of individuals uprooted by historical upheaval.
Directed by Rolandas Atkočiūnas and starring Inga Maškarina as the resourceful widow Zoya, the staging blends dark comedy with documentary-like urgency. It offers audiences a richly atmospheric and poignant look at a society living under the constant dread of a knock at the door, making it a compelling evening for theatregoers interested in classic dramatic satire.