Daniil Spivakovsky reads Hoffmann's tale "Little Zaches" - a story about how deceptive illusions can be and how easily ugliness can be mistaken for greatness. The staged reading with live musical accompaniment promises to be bright, ironic, and surprisingly modern - even in a fairy-tale setting. When German romanticism, ironic satire, and live word on stage come together in one project, something special emerges. A new theatrical-literary evening performed by Daniil Spivakovsky is a staged reading of the grotesque tale "Little Zaches" by Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann. A work written two centuries ago sounds particularly sharp and relevant today. Spivakovsky does not just read the text - he lives it. With his inherent charisma and dramatic range, he transforms into the characters of the fairy tale, each of whom is recognizable even today. The ugly Zaches, who becomes the influential official Zinnober, gains success and recognition, not at all due to his actions. A good fairy makes it so that those around attribute foreign virtues to the little one, while others pay for his vile deeds. This is a satire in which wonder turns into absurdity, and the ending, though fairy-tale-like, provokes serious reflections. Where to go in Moscow on the weekend will be suggested by our website.