On Christmas Eve, when legends come to life and miracles become reality, incredible adventures begin at a farmstead near Dikanka. The young blacksmith Vakula is ready to do anything for the love of the beautiful Oksana, even if it means taking on the Devil himself. The cunning witch Solokha, the amusing villagers, and unexpected encounters turn an ordinary evening into a veritable carnival of wonders.
From October 24 to 25, 2026, audiences can look forward to vivid characters, incredible transformations, thrilling adventures, and a touching story of true love.
The performance is filled with music, dance, magic, and the unique flavor of Ukrainian folk tradition. The production will be equally engaging for both adults and young audiences aged 12 and up, introducing them to the amazing world of Gogol’s imagination.
About the Play and the Company
The play *Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka* is a production by the “Antrepriza” Theater, based on the work by Nikolai Gogol. It is a mystical comedy for audiences aged 12 and older, in which dramatic action is combined with music, dance, and elements of folk theater. The production was directed by Elena Klyuchareva.
The cast features the theater’s professional troupe. Andrei Erchik plays Vakula, while Svetlana Luchko, Eva Shalamova, and Victoria Berg take turns portraying Oksana, and Elena Kipnis plays Solokha. The Devil is played by Valery Bilkov, Nazareth Magdesiev, and Maxim Ermachkov; the cast also includes Oleksandr Sheremeta, Grigory Vargun, Bogdan Gudkov, and other actors.
The production is designed for live stage performance: the characters’ personalities are revealed through dialogue, movement, music, and dance scenes. Thus, the familiar story takes on a theatrical form rather than a literary retelling. Various theaters have their own versions of Gogol’s work in their repertoires: for example, the Academic Russian Drama Theater presents it as a comedy directed by Ivan Nemtsev, while the Vyshnevolotsky Drama Theater presents it as a mystical comedy directed by Petr Orlov.
Why You Should See
“Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka” in Berlin offers the chance to experience Gogol’s familiar story performed by a Berlin theater troupe in the format of a live stage production. For audiences interested in Russian-language theater performances in Germany, this is also an opportunity to experience a contemporary staging of a classic story.
The play is performed in Russian and Ukrainian, as indicated on the official event poster. The upcoming performances in Berlin will take place on October 24 and 25, 2026, at the West theater.
If you plan to attend the performance, you should book your seats now, as they sell out very quickly. Fortunately, tickets for *Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka* are available on *Kontramarka* right now—you can purchase them quickly and easily online from anywhere in the world.
For fans of classical literature and theatrical productions, the “Antrepriza” Theater in Berlin offers not only a familiar story but also a theatrical interpretation featuring music, dance, and Ukrainian flair. So don’t miss the chance to enjoy this captivating performance based on Gogol’s mystical novella!
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