Can I ask you something?

Theater Actor Kyiv, Velyka Zhytomyrska Street, 40

"Can I ask you something?" is a play about conversations that are put off for too long. About the usual "How are you?", which often hides much more than ready-made answers on a machine.

If you want to switch from routine, take a breather, and spend the evening not only watching history, but also reflecting on your own relationships with people, this production could be a good choice.

About the performance "Can I ask you something?"

On the stage of the Actor Theater is a story about people who are used to hiding their true feelings behind short and convenient answers. We ask each other "How are you?" every day, but we rarely talk about what is really going on.

Behind the usual "everything is fine," "I'm holding on," or "I'm taking it easy" often lies anxiety, loneliness, fatigue, love, resentment, or a simple need to be heard. This is exactly where this performance invites us to look.

A series of stories, monologues, and silences unfold before the audience. The characters struggle to find a balance between the desire to open up and the fear of being misunderstood. They talk about things they usually keep quiet about in everyday life.

This is a play about the distance between people. About conversations that never happened. About feelings hidden behind politeness and the habit of being strong. And about the hope that one day the question "How are you?" will be answered honestly.

Why you should add it to your plans

if you like intimate psychological plays about modern life;
to switch from routine and be in a space of honest emotions;
for an evening with a loved one, after which you will want to talk about important things;
if stories about human closeness, loneliness, and mutual understanding resonate.

In the mood

This is not a play about high-profile events or major disasters. It is a story about what happens inside each of us every day. About words that do not find their addressee, and about feelings that remain unexpressed for years.

A good option to get out into the community, reduce stress levels, and spend an evening at leisure. Sometimes, it's stories like these that help you look at yourself and your loved ones a little more carefully.

When: see current dates in the schedule
Where: Actor Theater, Kyiv, Velyka Zhytomyrska St., 40
Genre: Psychological play
Features: a chamber play about human relationships, honesty, loneliness, and the need to be heard

Can I ask you something?

About the event About the venue

"Can I ask you something?" is a play about conversations that are put off for too long. About the usual "How are you?", which often hides much more than ready-made answers on a machine.

About the performance "Can I ask you something?"

Why you should add it to your plans

if you like intimate psychological plays about modern life;
to switch from routine and be in a space of honest emotions;
for an evening with a loved one, after which you will want to talk about important things;
if stories about human closeness, loneliness, and mutual understanding resonate.

In the mood

When: see current dates in the schedule
Where: Actor Theater, Kyiv, Velyka Zhytomyrska St., 40
Genre: Psychological play
Features: a chamber play about human relationships, honesty, loneliness, and the need to be heard

Theater Actor

Address: 40 Velyka Zhytomyrska St., Kyiv (next to Lviv Square)
Type of venue: Academic Drama Theater
Capacity: About 140 spectators
Features: Chamber stage, modern directorial productions, a combination of classics and experiments, active participation of famous and young artists

Actor Theater: a stage that shapes Kyiv theater culture

The Kyiv Academic Actor Theater opened its doors in 1987 and has since become one of the capital's notable theater stages. Located in the center of Kyiv, near Lviv Square, it quickly gained a reputation as a lively, modern theater space.

Today, the theater's artistic director is director Slava Zhyla, under whose leadership the stage has acquired a new creative sound. The theater actively collaborates with both famous directors and young directors, which forms its dynamic and modern character.

Intimate and lively contact with the audience

After the renovation of the space, the theater hall is designed for approximately 140 seats, which creates a special atmosphere of intimacy between the stage and the audience. Here, every emotion is felt more acutely, and every detail of the play becomes important.

Repertoire and genre diversity

"Actor" offers the audience a wide selection of productions of different genres:

psychological and social dramas;
modern and classic comedies;
musicals and musical performances;
experimental stage forms;
creative meetings and special events.

The repertoire includes works by both classical playwrights and modern authors. Some of the performances have received theater awards and distinctions, which emphasizes the high level of the productions.

The atmosphere of an evening at the theater

The theater creates a cozy space for the audience to relax and immerse themselves in emotions. In addition to the performances, there is a bar where you can spend time before or after the event in an informal atmosphere.

How to buy tickets?

The current schedule and tickets for performances at the Actor Theater in Kyiv can be found on Numotamo.com. This is a convenient way to choose an event, book seats, and plan your theater evening in advance.