Stalin in Siberia (16+)

In January 1914 the Czarist secret police finally arrested violent revolutionary Josef Vissiaronovich Djugashvili, who would be known to history as Stalin. He and fellow Bolshevik Jacob Sverdlov were exiled to Siberia. Their plot to escape was betrayed and they were sent even deeper into the frozen wastes, to the tiny settlement of Kureika where Stalin met and seduced 13-year-old orphan Lidia Pereprigina, with whom he had two children, one of whom survived. But it was Stalin’s relationship with a band of hunters that informed his future conduct as dictator of the Soviet Union and as one of the most ruthless leaders in history.

Lewis Cowen’s play is a work of fiction but based on published facts. This is the first production of the play and is therefore a world premiere. Please note that due to content and strong language, this production is not suitable for children under 16.

Director | Lewis Cowen

On Wednesday 20 May, there will be an additional after show Q & A | 45 mins
A chance to discuss with the writer & director, Lewis Cowen the issues and events explored in the play, and also the challenges of creating and directing.