A production in the best traditions of musical performances at the Vakhtangov Theatre, among which were "The Straw Hat", "Ladies and Hussars", "Old Russian Vaudevilles". The play is the quintessence of all the best that has been in the productions of Vakhtangov himself. Firstly, it is the construction of a comedy: a fairy tale story, brilliantly and soulfully performed by actors who seem not to be playing but remain themselves. For this, techniques of estrangement are employed. Secondly, the artists directly address the audience, commenting on the actions of their characters, giving evaluations of various famous personalities, playing out real situations within the conditions of the performance, and more. It can be said that here the theater of the absurd and variety mix. The Vakhtangov celebration is created thanks to the sparkling, infectious acting. In the performance by Alexander Oleshko, Maria Aronova, and Arthur Ivanov, the play turns into a true spectacle. Irony is everywhere; the actors manage to laugh not only at the characters but even at the length of the performance. Moreover, the production is filled with live improvisation, using the simplest objects. The fantastic plot of the play is constantly interspersed with the realities of the playing situation, and reality turns into a fairy tale. The second act concludes with the actors running out to the audience, allowing their characters to have fun there as well. This is precisely the theatrical style that Stanislavsky called "fantastic realism." You can find more performances on our website in the theater section.