Yuri Butusov turned to Shakespeare and reinterpreted his tragedy during a difficult time of loss and upheaval. William Shakespeare is one of Butusov's favorite playwrights. The director previously staged "King Lear" in 2006 at the "Satirikon," and now he returns to this tragedy. The choice of material was influenced by the coronavirus pandemic and the long forced break in the theater's work. Butusov planned to start the new year 2021 with another premiere, based on a play by Yuri Olesha, but his plans changed, and the choice fell on Shakespeare. This choice once again proves that true classics resonate relevantly regardless of the era and circumstances. See more performances on our website in the theater section.