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The Exes

Theatre on Podil Kyiv, Andreevsky Descent, 20-B

"The Exes" is a play about people who one day look back and try to understand where life went wrong. This is not a story about "the exes" in the format of a light romantic comedy, but an honest conversation about loneliness, memory, love, and the feeling that time passes faster than we would like.

About the play "The Former"

The story centers on Robert Novak, who meets his former love after decades. And with this meeting, questions familiar to many return: what we have lost along the way, why people drift apart, and how not to become “disposable” in a world where everything is changing faster and faster.

This is a story of a lifelong love, but without sweet illusions. There is fatigue, disappointment, a sense of uselessness, and an attempt to find meaning again in everyday things - work, love, caring for others.

Despite the dramatic tone, the play does not leave you in the dark. On the contrary, it gradually leads you to the idea that even after losses and mistakes, life can still be truly experienced.

The duration of the performance is 1 hour and 40 minutes without intermission. Time to fully immerse yourself in the plot and take a break from the constant information noise.

The vibe of the production

“The Former” works through emotional intimacy and recognizable states. There are no loud effects for the sake of effects — instead, there are dialogues, pauses, internal tension, and the feeling that the story is not about “someone,” but very close.

The performance uses video projections with the participation of actors Myroslav Pavlichenko, Artem Karataev, and Artur Piskovsky, as well as the voice of Anna Salivanchuk.

Important: the production contains foul language, which is part of the characters' spoken language.

Performance team

The author of the play is Volodymyr Golosnyak. The director is Volodymyr Kudlinsky. The scenography was designed by Sofia Plyatsko, and the choreographer is Anzhelika Borisova.

The musical solution was created by Timur Polyansky and Volodymyr Kudlinsky. The video is by Oleksandr Bratinov.

Who should visit?

  • for those who love psychological stories about people and relationships;
  • if you want theater that doesn't "entertain with background music," but touches;
  • for an evening alone or with a loved one when you're in the mood for something deeper than light comedy;
  • to switch from routine and experience a very human story with the heroes.
When: see current dates in the schedule
Where: Kyiv Academic Drama Theater on Podil, Kyiv
Genre: Drama / Lifelong love story
Features: duration — 1 hour 40 minutes without intermission, Ukrainian language, contains foul language, video projections are used
The Exes
About the event About the venue

"The Exes" is a play about people who one day look back and try to understand where life went wrong. This is not a story about "the exes" in the format of a light romantic comedy, but an honest conversation about loneliness, memory, love, and the feeling that time passes faster than we would like.

About the play "The Former"

The story centers on Robert Novak, who meets his former love after decades. And with this meeting, questions familiar to many return: what we have lost along the way, why people drift apart, and how not to become “disposable” in a world where everything is changing faster and faster.

This is a story of a lifelong love, but without sweet illusions. There is fatigue, disappointment, a sense of uselessness, and an attempt to find meaning again in everyday things - work, love, caring for others.

Despite the dramatic tone, the play does not leave you in the dark. On the contrary, it gradually leads you to the idea that even after losses and mistakes, life can still be truly experienced.

The duration of the performance is 1 hour and 40 minutes without intermission. Time to fully immerse yourself in the plot and take a break from the constant information noise.

The vibe of the production

“The Former” works through emotional intimacy and recognizable states. There are no loud effects for the sake of effects — instead, there are dialogues, pauses, internal tension, and the feeling that the story is not about “someone,” but very close.

The performance uses video projections with the participation of actors Myroslav Pavlichenko, Artem Karataev, and Artur Piskovsky, as well as the voice of Anna Salivanchuk.

Important: the production contains foul language, which is part of the characters' spoken language.

Performance team

The author of the play is Volodymyr Golosnyak. The director is Volodymyr Kudlinsky. The scenography was designed by Sofia Plyatsko, and the choreographer is Anzhelika Borisova.

The musical solution was created by Timur Polyansky and Volodymyr Kudlinsky. The video is by Oleksandr Bratinov.

Who should visit?

  • for those who love psychological stories about people and relationships;
  • if you want theater that doesn't "entertain with background music," but touches;
  • for an evening alone or with a loved one when you're in the mood for something deeper than light comedy;
  • to switch from routine and experience a very human story with the heroes.
When: see current dates in the schedule
Where: Kyiv Academic Drama Theater on Podil, Kyiv
Genre: Drama / Lifelong love story
Features: duration — 1 hour 40 minutes without intermission, Ukrainian language, contains foul language, video projections are used

🏛Kyiv Drama Theater on Podil

Located at:

Andriyivskyi Uzviz 20 A,B. On Google Maps

🚗 Parking

The nearest parking lots are located at:

  • Parking lot on Zankovetska Street, 5/2

🚌 Public transport

The nearest metro station is metro station “Postal Square” and “Contract Square”

🛡 Shelter

In the event of an air alarm, further action will be announced from the stage.

☕️ Additional amenities

  • There is a toilet
  • There is a theater buffet
  • Visiting the performance for people in wheelchairs is possible by prior agreement with the administration no later than a week before the performance date, due to the need to dismantle seats in the auditorium and prepare for the visit
  • There are audio description services


Theatre on Podil
Address: Andriyivskyi Uzviz, 20-B, Kyiv
Type of venue: Drama theatre
Capacity: Up to 253 spectators (main hall), 50 seats (theater lounge)
Features: Inclusive approach (sign language, audio description), modern design, European stage, high-quality sound and lighting

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Theatre on Podil: history and a new look

The Kyiv Drama Theatre on Podil is conveniently located at Andriyivskyi Uzviz, 20-B, in the very heart of Kyiv. The building stands out from the rest, and that's normal: it's about art. The theatre opened in 1987. Since then, it has been managed by the People's Artist of Ukraine Vitaly Malakhov - he is the main inspiration there.

Do you remember the controversy over the new look? Yes, the building has been renovated, but this has not prevented the theatre from gathering its loyal fans. On the contrary - the number of friends of the theatre is growing every day. After all, it's about experience, not about walls, right?

Modern comfort for your rest

The main hall of the theater is ready to accommodate up to 253 people, and there is room for another 50 in the theater lounge. Do you want to get out into the world without worrying about the details? The theater has taken care of this: there is both sign language and audio description. This is not just unique for Kyiv, it is respect for each visitor.

The latest technologies are combined with minimalism here, so nothing unnecessary distracts from the event. The stage has become larger, made according to European standards. This means that you can see the actors clearly, and you can hear the sound as if they were next to you, without unnecessary clutter. All this attracts foreign groups as well - interesting guests often visit there.

What events await you at the theater?

The schedule of the Kyiv Drama Theater on Podil is always full of options to forget about everyday life. Here you will find more than 50 productions: both classics that you know by heart and modern plays that will make you think. Are you looking for something for a chamber evening or vice versa to recharge your batteries? There is everything here: from dramatic stories to comedies.

Sometimes you can come across nice bonuses: buy tickets at a special price or even get a second one for free. Follow the announcements, and Numotamo will help you not to miss these "anti-everyday" surprises.

The theater team is not just actors, they are people who raise important questions. Their work has repeatedly received recognition at world festivals, for example, in Edinburgh. This means that you will see a quality level that is appreciated far beyond Kyiv.

There are many famous names among the cast: Bohdan Benyuk, Timur Polyansky, Volodymyr Goryansky. In addition to performances, there are often concerts, interesting master classes and other creative events. Director Vitaly Malakhov works with talented young people, so you can expect new, fresh views on already known plots. The schedule of events is always updated, so there is always something to choose from depending on your mood.

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