Why does Bulgakov remain a magical name for directors and theater enthusiasts? Answers to this question will be revealed in a lecture dedicated to the playwright and the personality of the writer. The audience will encounter the myths, mysteries, and genius of Bulgakov, seeing him through the eyes of a contemporary director. In the cinema hall of the State Academic Chapel of St. Petersburg, a lecture will take place dedicated to one of the most mystical and multifaceted writers of the 20th century - Mikhail Afanasyevich Bulgakov. During the event, the audience, together with director Svetlana Astretzova, will take a fresh look at Bulgakov's dramaturgy and his special place in the cultural landscape. Why do theatrical productions based on Bulgakov's works remain relevant? How did an author who never left the borders of the USSR manage to capture the attention of the global theater community? What explains the sustained interest in his plays from directors? These questions will serve as a starting point for a conversation about a writer often referred to as a visionary, prophet, and even a wizard of literature. The lecture will touch on both biographical details and artistic features of the texts: vivid language, paradoxical images, polyphony, and hidden meanings. Svetlana Astretzova will share her thoughts on the perception of Bulgakov on stage and how the writer's personality is refracted in the stage image. We share on our website where to go with children in St. Petersburg.