The European Theater company in St. Petersburg has halted the Hamlet engagement featuring Danila Kozlovsky as the lead. The performances planned for April 20 and 21 were postponed, with new dates set for May 21 and 22, respectively. According to reports, the change was communicated to the audience with a note that ticket purchases will stay valid for the rescheduled performances. The message concluded with a hopeful sentiment that the screenings will proceed as planned. (Source: Online theatre)
On April 10, a State Duma deputy, Dmitry Gusev, requested that the Minister of Culture, Olga Lyubimova, examine whether Kozlovsky should speak or appear in Russia due to his remarks about Russia’s special operations in Ukraine. This inquiry signals a broader political interest surrounding the actor and the production. (Source: Online theatre)
Separately, Vitaly Borodin, who leads the Federal Security and Anti-Corruption Project, petitioned the Moscow prosecutor’s office to investigate Kozlovsky under the statute against discrediting the Russian Armed Forces. In response, Danila Kozlovsky filed a suit seeking protection of his honor and dignity against Borodin. (Source: Online theatre)