Alkonost
An independent theatre project by Elena and Alexander Erofeev.
"Alkonost"
Alkonost is an independent Russian language theatre, established in 2020 in Istanbul. The distinguishing feature of our theatre (its specialization) is original plays after classical plots, their new interpretation. At the same time, in each our stage version we treat the source with maximum care and try to convey its essence to the spectators by theatre means. Our shows are always entertaining and dynamic, with eye-catching stage decorations and live music – classical and contemporary. Our ambition is to preserve the depth of the masterpieces that we tackle and at the same time not let the spectators be bored for a second.
Alkonost is both Russian and truly international theatre. Actors from Russia, Turkiye, Moldova, Kazakhstan and even Mexico took part in our performances. We do not have a permanent troop – for each play, a team of same-minded actors, passionate about Theatre, is gathered.
Apart from that, Alkonost regularly holds art and literature events.
In 2024, Alkonost together with its founders moved from Istanbul to Vienna, where it continues its creative activities.
Our plays

Mr Decorator
Philosophical thriller

Anna's Harlequins
After "Poem without the hero" by Anna Akhmatova

Le bel indifférent
A single-actor show directed by Olesya Deste under the Jean Cocteau's play

Notes from the Underground
After the same-named novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Lukomorye never more.
Experience of reading "Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish", "Tale of the Priest and his worker Balda", "Tale of the Golden Cockerel"

Brother Piero
After Alexander Vertinsky's memoirs "Along the long road"

Karamazov and the Devil
After selected chapters from "Karamazov Brothers" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

About soldier Fedot - a brave hearted dude
A comedy after the same-named play by Leonid Filatov