“ I did not expect such a powerful game from Elizabeth Boyarska. A wonderful performance.

“ Unusual director's production of the classic work of Leskov! The performance is strong, although the plot is spooky. For trained viewers. Boyarsky unusually reincarnates, it is worth looking unequivocally.

“ Was at the play on December 13. I can not say that the production was pleasant. But this is my opinion and my perception of Leskov on stage. Full house. As it seemed to me, the majority came to look at the "live" Boyarsky and "marvel" by Kamoy Ginkas. Yes, it was interesting to look at Boyarsky in the role of Katerina Lvovna, I wanted to understand what the "Crystal Turandot" was awarded for, but her timbre of voice and lack of emotion on her face - was not convinced. Kama Ginkas is always interesting. But if you love Leskov and want to see Leskov on stage, then you are not here. Ginkas has oooochen interesting findings in the beginning and finale of the play with the prisoners, already creepy on the skin. An interesting stage decision of the production. But Ekaterina Lvovna is somehow fallen from the first scenes from the first scenes, both in dress and in her ever-spread legs, and there is not that drama, the tragedy that happened to this woman ... In general, this is not a Leskov heroine ... Selection of actors I do not want to comment, it's the director's job, but for me, as for the viewer, Barinov (the father-in-law) is too bright a figure for this production, in all the scenes with his participation, only he was seen and heard, Taranjin (husband) No fish or meat, "Balaev (Sergei), also lacked drama in the game. A nephew in the coffin - caused simply disgust. This is the most unsuccessful director's decision. And the performance is TIGHTENED. To look or not to look? Your choice. I think that it is necessary to look. But it is necessary to watch not only this one production, but also to find it in other theaters. Any performance gives an opportunity to think, empathize, compare, look for analogies in today's day.