KING LEAR
Yury Butusov’s visionary production shifts focus away from political tyranny to examine the agonizing collapse of generational bonds. On Maxim Obrezkov's barren stage hangs a massive, swaying moon as the world tilts off its axis. Artur Ivanov portrays a physically imposing Lear trapped between life and death from the start, unraveling alongside Victor Dobronravov’s Gloucester and Sergei Volkov’s cynical Edmund. Evgenia Kregzhde doubles magnificently as both Cordelia and the Fool. Driven by a sweeping, thunderous soundtrack, this interpretation turns the tragedy into a visceral, intense nightmare about human loneliness.
Presented in Russian with English subtitles
Running time: 3hr 34m (including 10 min intermission)
BONUS FEATURES
CREATIVE TEAM
Directed by Yury Butusov
Set Design by Maxim Obrezkov
Lighting Design by Aleksandr Siveav
Film Version Directed by Ekaterina Dorman
English Translation & Subtitles by Anna Zakharaeva
CAST
Artur Ivanov
Evgenia Kregzhde
Viktor Dobronravov
Sergey Volkov
Vasily Simonov
Valery Ushakov
Yana Sobolevskaya
Olga Tumaikina
Yury Tsokurov
Klim Kudashkin
DIRECTOR’S BIO:
Yury Butusov (1961–2025) was one of the most influential and innovative theatre directors of his generation. Renowned for his emotionally charged visual language, bold reinterpretations of classical texts, and fearless experimentation, Butusov profoundly influenced contemporary European theatre. After leaving Russia in 2022, he continued to create productions across Europe until his death in August of 2025.