Dive into the vibrant musical comedy by Sergei Prokofiev, where intrigues, love, and disguises intertwine in a kaleidoscope of events. "The Betrothal in a Monastery" is a rare opportunity to hear a live performance of a witty, joyful opera with Spanish flair and brilliant music. Sergei Prokofiev's opera "The Betrothal in a Monastery" is one of the brightest and rarely performed works of the composer. Created based on Richard Brinsley Sheridan's comedy "The Duenna", this opera combines lightness, musical inventiveness, and brilliant humor. The production transports the audience to the atmosphere of 18th-century Spain, where against the backdrop of carnivals, street serenades, and monastic intrigues, a romantic story unfolds with disguises, switched brides, and unexpected twists. The main character, Luisa, unwilling to submit to her father's will, conspires with the resourceful Duenna to escape to her beloved Antonio. Enter the enterprising merchant Mendoza, the jealous brother Ferdinand, and the monastic brotherhood, whose ostentatious strictness easily gives way to merry feasting. In this whirlwind of events, each scene is a small spectacle filled with comedic situations, vocal contrasts, and sparkling orchestration. The opera is performed in Russian with subtitles, and Prokofiev's musical score, full of dance rhythms and lyrical melodies, makes the performance accessible and engaging even for those encountering the opera genre for the first time. This production is suitable for a wide audience: from connoisseurs to novice viewers. Where to go in St. Petersburg, we tell on our website.