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The rich inner world of the renowned Georgian screenwriter, artist and puppeteer Rezo Gabriadze is as fantastic as the animation into which he has poured this story of his life. Rezo’s director son, Leo Gabriadze, who previously made the hit horror film Unfriended (2014), leaves it to his father to talk about a life suffused with magical thinking. The movie is an autobiographical animated documentary questioning ideas of deep humanity, kindness and survival during the uneasy times after the 2nd World War.
Pushkin House's monthly workshop, led by top translator Robert Chandler. All translators, at any stage of their careers, are welcome to attend this Russian-to-English translation workshop; the only requirement is fluent English and a good reading knowledge of Russian.
Join us for an evening commemorating 45 years since the 1974 Bulldozer Exhibition. The evening will include a panel discussion with Professor of Art History at Courtauld Institute, Sarah Wilson, arts patron, Marc Ivasilevitch, art historian Kirill Svetlyakov, and art collector Sergei Revyakin. The discussion will be followed by a drink reception and screening of Oscar Rabin: A Happy Life Journey (Оскар Рабин: Счастливый Путь) directed by Alexander Shatalov and produced by Marc Ivasilevitch.
Part of our Learn + Participate education programme: Join expert fashion stylist, Natasha Vinnikova (as featured in Elle Russia and Vogue Italia), for Week 1 of the Masterclasses Series on Russian Fashion Through the Ages. In this masterclass, Natasha will discuss how Russian fashion icons gained their popularity, the evolution of how they influenced the masses, and how social and political norms during the Soviet era dictated the timeless simplicity of their ensembles.
In English
Part of our Learn + Participate education programme: Back by popular demand, this workshop will focus on some of the key principles in the technique of renowned actor and director, Mikhail Chekhov (1891-1955). As well as exploring his radical psycho-physical tools of preparation such as receiving, ease and qualities of movement, we will investigate one of his most transformative tools: psychological gesture. Through full-bodied movement, free improvisation and work on text and characterisation, we will explore how psychological gesture can revolutionise the actor’s craft.
In English
An evening of poetry and live music with readings from selected works by Russian poets and writers Alexander Pushkin, Daniil Kharms and Yevgeny Yevtushenko. Performance poet Lee Allane will read on stage, joined by trio The Dinner Party performing live their improvised and composed music.
In English with some Russian
Join us for an evening with Robert Chandler, who will discuss and read from, “The History of the Village of Goriukhino,” one of the wittiest and most original of all Pushkin’s works. This event is organised by Pushkin Club, and all are welcome.
In English
Part of our Learn + Participate education programme: Join expert fashion stylist, Natasha Vinnikova (as featured in Elle Russia and Vogue Italia), for Week 2 of the Masterclasses Series on Russian Fashion Through the Ages. In this masterclass, Natasha will explore the progress of Russian fashion before and after the Soviet Union, what Western influence really meant; and feature a delve into the Russian designers who made it through to the Western market.
In English
All translators, at any stage of their careers, are welcome to attend this one-day Russian-to-English translation workshop; the only requirement is fluent English and a reading knowledge of Russian. We encourage a truly collaborative approach, which is helpful and enjoyable. We will spend at least half of the time looking at a passage from a story by Teffi.
Part of our Learn + Participate education programme: Join expert fashion stylist, Natasha Vinnikova (as featured in Elle Russia and Vogue Italia), for Week 3 of the Masterclasses Series on Russian Fashion Through the Ages. In this masterclass, Natasha will glimpse into the future of Russian fashion, exploring how it might endure as we move into the future, and delve into a discussion of what factors the industry must consider to survive on tomorrow’s international fashion platform.
In English
