- Date of birth: September 30, 1987
- Place of birth: Kyiv, Ukraine
- Activity: actress, comedian, improvisational theater artist
Iryna Gatun is a Ukrainian actress, comedian, and one of the most famous artists of the improvisational theater "Black Square." She is known for her performances in "Women's Quarter", "Evening Quarter", theatrical roles, and comedies, where humor is combined with vivid stories and recognizable situations. If you want stand-up, improvisation and a format "among your own" - this is definitely worth your attention.
Iryna was born in Kyiv, but spent her childhood and youth in Nizhyn in the Chernihiv region. It was there that her story with the stage began: school performances, music school, the "Chervona Kalinonka" choir and her first creative ambitions. In parallel with her studies, Iryna was fond of theater and music, which later became the basis of her acting style.
The path to the stage
After moving to Kyiv, Iryna studied at the Kyiv State College of Tourism and Hotel Management. For several years, she worked in restaurants and hotels - from a waitress to a colorist. During this period, the stage remained more of a dream than a profession.
In 2012, a chance acquaintance changed everything. While working at an away event, Iryna met actress Inna Miroshnychenko, who advised her to try her hand at the improvisational theater "Black Square". Thus began a new stage: castings, rehearsals, performances and the first big roles.
Today, "Black Square" for Iryna is not just a theater, but a space where improvisation is born here and now. Her roles combine irony, lightness and emotionality, and the format of the performances itself often becomes a good plan for an evening when you want to exhale and go out into the world without pathos and "official culture".
Television and popularity
In 2020, Iryna Gatun joined the "Women's Quarter", and later became the only woman in the "Evening Quarter" team. During the full-scale war, she participated in the “Edyny Kvartal” format, where humor became a way of support and an opportunity to at least switch from the news for a little while.
At the same time, the actress began to actively act in films and TV series. Among her famous works are the comedy “The Big Walk”, the TV series “Outside the Window” and participation in the Improv Live Show.
Iryna also participates in charitable initiatives and gatherings for the military. In 2024, she supported the “Drones from Kuzma” project for Ukrainian special forces.
About style and creativity
Iryna Gatun’s humor is based not on “glossy” images, but on recognizable situations, self-irony and the ability to work with a live reaction from the audience. She easily moves from comedy to dramatic moments and is not afraid of complex topics.
Among her hobbies are the sea, books, theater, collecting penguin figurines, and old movies. Iryna does not like unnecessary noise around her personal life and rarely comments on private topics publicly.
What's up now
Today, Iryna Gatun continues to work in theater, TV projects, and comedy formats. Her performances regularly appear on the posters of major cities in Ukraine, and viewers come for live improvisation, honest humor, and an atmosphere without "pretense."
On Numotamo.com, you can follow new events with the participation of Iryna Gatun: theater performances, comedy shows, and improvisational evenings. When you want anti-everyday life, good humor, and an evening to cheer you up, you should add her to your plans.
