The fairy tale by Sergey Aksakov will be read by Alexander Oleshko, accompanied by live sand paintings. The mysterious and slightly eerie love story of Beauty and the Beast is better known in Russia under the title "The Scarlet Flower." This is the tale that the honored artist of Russia and television host Alexander Oleshko will tell to children. Conveying the intricate twists of the plot through simple reading is quite challenging, so the theater's orchestra comes to the artist's aid, performing the music of composer Andrei Rubtsov. It combines imagery and melodic solutions that enhance the performance and keep the young audience engaged. For added color, the Vakhtangov Theater invites master Lilia Chistyakova, who will present a colorful sand show alongside Alexander Oleshko's narration. You can find even more performances on our website in the theater section.