Masha Mashkova in the play “INOSTRANKA” in Berlin (Germany) 2026
Masha Mashkova in the leading role in the play “INOSTRANKA”, based on the novella by Sergei Dovlatov
The world premiere of the theatrical project “INOSTRANKA” will take place in Germany — a contemporary stage interpretation of Sergei Dovlatov’s novella “The Foreigner”. The leading role is performed by actress Masha Mashkova. The production is directed by Maxim Didenko, one of the most prominent figures in contemporary theatre.
“INOSTRANKA” is contemporary theatre about a person at a turning point. About choice, loss, hope, and the ability to maintain irony even when the familiar world collapses. The production addresses audiences from different countries and cultures, turning a personal story into a universal one.
What makes a person leave their home: politics, circumstances, an inner crisis, or a sudden feeling of alienation within their own life? The play “INOSTRANKA” searches for answers to these questions by combining the literary source with the personal story of the actress.
This is not only a stage adaptation of Dovlatov’s novella, but also an open conversation between Masha Mashkova and the audience — about life in emigration, attempts to build a career in Hollywood, Los Angeles, memory, family, and growing up. The production exists as a live dialogue without a fourth wall — ironic, honest, emotional, and therapeutic.
The project addresses emigration as a universal human experience. While in the 1980s emigration was perceived mainly as an everyday drama, today it is an existential choice and a leap into the unknown. Yet the essence remains unchanged: every person becomes a “foreigner” at least once in life — in a new country, a new profession, or even within their own destiny.
Artistic Concept
Maxim Didenko’s authorial method combines theatre, cinema, and multimedia, forming a contemporary stage language. Two parallel processes unfold within the production — theatrical and cinematic. Video is not an illustration but a full participant in the action, creating a multilayered artistic space.
The cinematic part of the project features:
Maxim Sukhanov, Varya Shmykova, Nikita Kukushkin, Nikola Ashurkov.
Creative Team of “INOSTRANKA”
Playwright — Mikhail Durnenkov
Director — Maxim Didenko
Composer — Anna Drubich
Costume Designer — Tatiana Dolmatovskaya
Set Designer — Ksenia Peretrukhina
Lighting and Sound Design — Yuri Galkin
Multimedia — Oleg Mikhailov
Producers — Aleksandrina Markvo, Katerina Kashintseva, Masha Mashkova
Stage Manager — Ilya Kuznetsov
The world premiere of the theatrical project “INOSTRANKA” will take place in Germany — a contemporary stage interpretation of Sergei Dovlatov’s novella “The Foreigner”. The leading role is performed by actress Masha Mashkova. The production is directed by Maxim Didenko, one of the most prominent figures in contemporary theatre.
“INOSTRANKA” is contemporary theatre about a person at a turning point. About choice, loss, hope, and the ability to maintain irony even when the familiar world collapses. The production addresses audiences from different countries and cultures, turning a personal story into a universal one.
What makes a person leave their home: politics, circumstances, an inner crisis, or a sudden feeling of alienation within their own life? The play “INOSTRANKA” searches for answers to these questions by combining the literary source with the personal story of the actress.
This is not only a stage adaptation of Dovlatov’s novella, but also an open conversation between Masha Mashkova and the audience — about life in emigration, attempts to build a career in Hollywood, Los Angeles, memory, family, and growing up. The production exists as a live dialogue without a fourth wall — ironic, honest, emotional, and therapeutic.
The project addresses emigration as a universal human experience. While in the 1980s emigration was perceived mainly as an everyday drama, today it is an existential choice and a leap into the unknown. Yet the essence remains unchanged: every person becomes a “foreigner” at least once in life — in a new country, a new profession, or even within their own destiny.
Artistic Concept
Maxim Didenko’s authorial method combines theatre, cinema, and multimedia, forming a contemporary stage language. Two parallel processes unfold within the production — theatrical and cinematic. Video is not an illustration but a full participant in the action, creating a multilayered artistic space.
The cinematic part of the project features:
Maxim Sukhanov, Varya Shmykova, Nikita Kukushkin, Nikola Ashurkov.
Creative Team of “INOSTRANKA”
Playwright — Mikhail Durnenkov
Director — Maxim Didenko
Composer — Anna Drubich
Costume Designer — Tatiana Dolmatovskaya
Set Designer — Ksenia Peretrukhina
Lighting and Sound Design — Yuri Galkin
Multimedia — Oleg Mikhailov
Producers — Aleksandrina Markvo, Katerina Kashintseva, Masha Mashkova
Stage Manager — Ilya Kuznetsov
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| Date: | 10.03.2026 |
| Time: | 19:30 |
| Venue: | Urania |
| Address: | An der Urania 17, 10787 Berlin |
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