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The Overly Married Taxi Driver

20 February 2026, Fri. 18:00 - 20:25
Dnipro Academic Drama and Comedy Theater Dnipro, 97, Yavornitsky avenue

The comedy "Too Married Taxi Driver" at the Lesya Ukrainka Theater is a classic of world humor from the master of spicy plots Ray Cooney. The story of an ordinary taxi driver, whose carefully constructed schedule of a "double life" is destroyed by a ridiculous incident, will make you laugh until you cry.

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When everyday life becomes too predictable, and the work week becomes stuck in routine, Numotamo suggests the perfect way out. This performance is a proven way to reduce stress levels through a cascade of comic situations and the incredible ingenuity of the characters. At Numotamo.com, we are sure that this is the best opportunity to get out into the world, put aside procrastination, and fill your own “treasure trove of memories” with the drive of a real theatrical holiday.

The main character, John Smith, is an ordinary quiet family man who managed to live for two families at the same time. But when the lie is on the verge of being exposed, he will have to show maximum imagination to get out of the water "dry".

Why everyone should see this comedy:

  • Ray Cooney's skill: the playwright, whose plays are recognized as the standard of comedy of situations, guarantees a dynamic plot where every minute keeps you in suspense.
  • Brilliant ensemble: in the role of a virtuoso taxi driver - Petro Sova, and he is accompanied by leading theater artists who create bright and unforgettable images.
  • Lessons of "survival": watching the main character get entangled in his own lie and try to get out of it is a separate kind of aesthetic pleasure.
  • Atmosphere of the legendary theater: a visit to the Theater named after Lesya Ukrainka near the metro station "Teatralna" is always about a special cultural status and quality rest.

The Kyiv schedule offers various premieres, but "The Too Married Taxi Driver" remains one of the most beloved performances of the audience due to its lightness and apt humor. On Numotamo it is convenient to check the current dates in the schedule of sessions and book tickets online in a few minutes. Don't miss the opportunity to discover the cultural world of the capital through a quality comedy!

Actors and performers:

  • John Smith: Petro Sova
  • Mary Smith: Olga Kulchytska / Olena Nescheret
  • Barbara Smith: Olena Chervonenko / Natalia Shevchenko
  • Stanley Pawnee: Kyrylo Kashlikov / Maksym Nikitin
  • Inspectors: Mykhailo August, Vitaliy Ovcharov, Andriy Ponomarenko
  • Bobby Franklin: Yuriy Dyak / Vyacheslav Nikolenko / Volodymyr Osadchy
When: see current dates in the screening schedule
Where: Kyiv, Lesia Ukrainka Theater (5 Bohdana Khmelnytskyi St.)
Genre: Comedy of Situations
Author: Ray Cooney

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