A high-definition screening of King Lear, directed by Yury Butusov and starring Konstantin Raikin. This filmed stage production presents Shakespeare’s tragedy through a contemporary Russian theatrical lens.

About the Show

This is a high-definition screening of a stage production of King Lear, directed by Yury Butusov and performed by Moscow’s Satirikon Theatre. The play is based on William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, which follows an aging king who divides his kingdom among his three daughters, leading to personal and political collapse.

In this version, the narrative remains close to the original text, drawing from multiple Russian translations. The production combines minimalist staging with expressive movement, music, and visual elements to shape its interpretation of the story. The collapse of family, authority, and identity unfolds across the performance, with moments that introduce an element of absurdity into the tragedy.

Cast & Creatives

• Director: Yury Butusov – Golden Mask Award-winning director
• Performer: Konstantin Raikin – Actor, Artistic Director of Satirikon Theatre
• Production: Satirikon Theatre (Moscow)

Why Go

This screening presents a filmed version of a Russian stage production of a well-known Shakespearean work. It offers a chance to experience a theatre interpretation shaped by contemporary Russian staging, while maintaining the structure of the original text.

For audiences interested in theatre adaptations, Shakespeare, or international productions, this version provides a perspective that combines traditional material with a distinct directorial style through a recorded performance format.