What can be new in the classical interpretation of Gogol's play? Valery Fokin's production will enter the history of the repertoire as an unusual interpretation of the drama, where the inner world of a person unwilling to change the usual course of events is revealed in a new way. The main character Podkolyosin, a doubting subject, controlled by public opinion, is forced to struggle with his 'self' under the pressure of imposed social norms. He is the most rational character, embodying calmness and measuredness against the backdrop of fuss, movement, and the pursuit of trivial goals, which is characteristic of Kochkarev. The play is filled not only with hidden meaning, funny situations, and the purity of Gogol's phrases. An unusual decision by the director is to place an ice rink on stage, where the main characters' date unfolds. Right on stage, the grooms energetically glide around the potential bride, perfectly performing various 'steps' that characterize each character. That is why the ice arena of 'Marriage' is sometimes compared to the show 'Dancing on Ice', where the main passions in the lives of celebrities occur - they meet, marry, divorce, in short, create a spectacle for the public. The Alexandrinsky Theatre invites you to evaluate the director's concept for yourself and draw your own conclusions. For more performances in St. Petersburg, visit our website in the theatre section.