The First Moscow International Festival of Theatrical and Comedy Improvisation
July 25th 2020
Matryoshka
About us
Matryoshka is the first Russian international improvisation festival, which will be held in Moscow. The organizing team from the Moscow Improv Club is bringing together professionals and enthusiasts of comedy and theatrical improvisation from different countries.
In 2020, due to the pandemic, the festival will be held online on July 25, gathering participants from different countries in front of their computer screens. Join the event to enjoy workshops and shows in the safest and most comfortable setting.
In 2020, due to the pandemic, the festival will be held online on July 25, gathering participants from different countries in front of their computer screens. Join the event to enjoy workshops and shows in the safest and most comfortable setting.
- 3 showsThree awesome improv shows featuring actors from around the world
- 3 workshopsThree workshops led by seasoned instructors and pro actors.
- 1 prizeOne prize for the festival's top actor
Festival lineup
July 25th 2020
12:00 — 14:00 (Moscow time)
Lena Breuer (Germany)
How to be a super positive improvisor?
WORKSHOP
12:00 — 14:00 (Moscow time)
Omar Galvin (Argentina)
Once upon the time, NOW!
WORKSHOP
15:00 — 17:00 (Moscow time)
Sergey Zakatov (Russia)
Michael Chekhov’s technique: the imaginary center
WORKSHOP
18:00 — 18:30 (Moscow time)
The Ministery of Unplaned Occurences (UK)
The Ministry of Unplanned Occurrences are a theatre company based in Cambridge, UK. They create playful and have intriguing characters and enjoy the liveness and the possibilities that open up when improvising.
“Whether you share an apartment with a bathroom hog, a late-night DJ, or bread thief, living with other people can be a joy and a challenge, especially in a pandemic... join us for a room-based improvised comedy drama where we show the ups and downs of sharing a living space”
“Whether you share an apartment with a bathroom hog, a late-night DJ, or bread thief, living with other people can be a joy and a challenge, especially in a pandemic... join us for a room-based improvised comedy drama where we show the ups and downs of sharing a living space”
SHOW
18:30 — 19:00 (Moscow time)
Cider feat. Sergey Zharov
Stereotypes is a collection of sketches and stories where we explore how we perceive the world around us and ourselves in it. In this format we blend in the stereotypes that not always come hand in hand. In doing so, we get a closer understanding what these "common" stereotypes say about us.
The actors will ask you a few suggestions, something that comes up when you think of a certain group of people or a country, and will build characters and stories on that.
Cider features Sergey Zharov as a special guest actor for this show.
The actors will ask you a few suggestions, something that comes up when you think of a certain group of people or a country, and will build characters and stories on that.
Cider features Sergey Zharov as a special guest actor for this show.
SHOW
19:00 — 19:40 (Moscow time)
Carmen (UK/Canada/US)
Carmen, a gender-flipped Film Noir fantasy (UK/Canada/US)
Sultry and cool, Carmen is a gender-swapped Film Noir fantasy. Step into a world of drama, tension, sex and intrigue, where the struggle between good and evil is real and personal.
Performers: Lauren Baumbauer, Avril Poole, Joleen Ballendine, Marguerite Lawler, Tessa Gregory-Walker.
Sultry and cool, Carmen is a gender-swapped Film Noir fantasy. Step into a world of drama, tension, sex and intrigue, where the struggle between good and evil is real and personal.
Performers: Lauren Baumbauer, Avril Poole, Joleen Ballendine, Marguerite Lawler, Tessa Gregory-Walker.
SHOW
-30% off for early birds.
August 27th 2020
A month after the festival ended, our workshop coaches got together to watch all the shows again. They really dug into each performance, discussing what they loved and what stood out.
After a lot of back-and-forth and a team vote, we’re absolutely thrilled to announce that Sergey Zharov has clinched the Best Actor award!
Sergey’s performances were just incredible—his ability to bring characters to life and keep us all captivated was beyond impressive. This award is a huge nod to his talent and dedication.
Congratulations to Sergey for this outstanding achievement, and thank you for making the festival such a memorable experience!
A month after the festival ended, our workshop coaches got together to watch all the shows again. They really dug into each performance, discussing what they loved and what stood out.
After a lot of back-and-forth and a team vote, we’re absolutely thrilled to announce that Sergey Zharov has clinched the Best Actor award!
Sergey’s performances were just incredible—his ability to bring characters to life and keep us all captivated was beyond impressive. This award is a huge nod to his talent and dedication.
Congratulations to Sergey for this outstanding achievement, and thank you for making the festival such a memorable experience!
