Stage Russia is one of the world's leading presenters and distributors of filmed theatre, bringing extraordinary stage productions, all with English subtitles, to audiences in cinemas, classrooms, libraries, and living rooms around the globe.

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Founded in 2014, Stage Russia was established to introduce international audiences to the richness and diversity of Russian theatre through cinematic recordings of landmark stage productions. From the beginning, its mission has been to make exceptional performances accessible to those who might otherwise never have the opportunity to experience them.

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Over the past decade, Stage Russia has built a distinguished collection of productions staged by some of the most influential directors of our time, including Dmitry Krymov, Yuri Butusov, Rimas Tuminas, Sergei Zhenovach, Timofey Kulyabin, Kama Ginkas, and Adolf Shapiro. The repertoire ranges from Shakespeare, Chekhov, Gogol, Tolstoy, Pushkin, and Ibsen to bold contemporary works that showcase the vitality and continuing evolution of theatre.

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As the theatrical landscape evolved, so did Stage Russia. Many of the artists who helped shape contemporary Russian theatre have continued their creative work in exile, and Stage Russia has continued to follow them—documenting new productions that carry this remarkable theatrical tradition to audiences around the world.

 

Today, Stage Russia productions are presented in cinemas, performing arts centers, universities, museums, and cultural institutions across North America, Europe, China, Australia, and beyond. A growing selection of titles is also available through its online platform and through educational and library partners, making exceptional theatre accessible wherever audiences are.

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Every Stage Russia production is filmed live before a live audience, preserving the integrity of the theatrical experience while extending the life and reach of exceptional performances.

In this way Stage Russia is creating a lasting archive of a living theatrical tradition for audiences, educators, and future generations.

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Thanks so much for your interest in what we're doing. Please feel free to contact us and ask any questions, make any requests or provide any suggestions. We're all ears!