Premonitions of Mina Mazaila

Theatre on Podil Kyiv, Andreevsky Descent, 20-B

"Premonitions of Mina Mazaila" is a comedy that makes you laugh a little nervously. Because Mykola Kulish's lyrics, written almost a hundred years ago, sound as if someone just opened a news feed and transferred it to the stage.

About the performance "Premonitions of Mina Mazaila"

The Kyiv Academic Drama Theater in Podil is staging the legendary play by Mykola Kulish. The premiere of the play took place on January 19, 2006, but the story of Mina Mazayl still sounds very recognizable.

The main character is so ashamed of her Ukrainian surname that she decides to urgently “correct” it to a more “noble” and Russian one. For Mina, it’s a matter of status and a desire not to belong to the “second-class people.” But at home, such an idea triggers a real family disaster.

His son Mokiy, a self-confessed Ukrainian, categorically disagrees with his father. Then Aunt Motya bursts into the story with her radical views on Ukrainization, and the family dispute turns into a very sharp satire about language, self-identity, and an inferiority complex.

Kulish's comedy works precisely because of this strange mixture: absurdity, laughter, and a very uncomfortable recognition of oneself and society between the lines.

Why you should add it to your plans

to watch Ukrainian classics that sound surprisingly modern;
for an evening when you want theater with sharp humor and subtext;
if you like performances, after which you can discuss what you saw for a long time;
A good option to switch from routine not with a “light background” but with lively satire.

Creative team

The director is People's Artist of Ukraine, laureate of the Taras Shevchenko National Prize Vitaliy Malakhov.

Scenography — Sergey Shevtsov. Costume designer — Nina Rudenko. Musical score — Volodymyr Borisov. Original music — Ivan Nebesny.

The choreographer-director is Anzhela Borisova. The assistant director is Tatyana Antonova.

The performance is a laureate of the Kyiv Pectoral Theater Award.

What is important to know

The performance is in Ukrainian. The duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes without an intermission. So you should tune in for a full theatrical immersion without pauses “for coffee and checking your phone.”

When: see current dates in the schedule
Where: Kyiv Academic Drama Theater on Podil, Kyiv
Genre: Comedy
Features: performance based on the play by Mykola Kulish, winner of the "Kyiv Pectoral" award, duration 2 hours 30 minutes without intermission

Premonitions of Mina Mazaila

About the event About the venue

About the performance "Premonitions of Mina Mazaila"

Kulish's comedy works precisely because of this strange mixture: absurdity, laughter, and a very uncomfortable recognition of oneself and society between the lines.

Why you should add it to your plans

to watch Ukrainian classics that sound surprisingly modern;
for an evening when you want theater with sharp humor and subtext;
if you like performances, after which you can discuss what you saw for a long time;
A good option to switch from routine not with a “light background” but with lively satire.

Creative team

The director is People's Artist of Ukraine, laureate of the Taras Shevchenko National Prize Vitaliy Malakhov.

Scenography — Sergey Shevtsov. Costume designer — Nina Rudenko. Musical score — Volodymyr Borisov. Original music — Ivan Nebesny.

The choreographer-director is Anzhela Borisova. The assistant director is Tatyana Antonova.

The performance is a laureate of the Kyiv Pectoral Theater Award.

What is important to know

When: see current dates in the schedule
Where: Kyiv Academic Drama Theater on Podil, Kyiv
Genre: Comedy
Features: performance based on the play by Mykola Kulish, winner of the "Kyiv Pectoral" award, duration 2 hours 30 minutes without intermission

🏛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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