Project
Opera «The Queen of Spades»
Category
Best Implemented Theatre Set Design
About the project (provided by the applicant)
The premiere of Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s opera “The Queen of Spades,” staged by Vladimir Kekhman, took place at the Mikhailovsky Theatre on September 3, 2025. The set design for the new production was created by the theatre’s chief designer, People’s Artist of Russia Vyacheslav Okunev. In his work he combined classical and contemporary elements, highlighting the relevance of Pushkin’s plot.
Special attention was paid to working with space: a revolving stage appeared, enhancing the dynamics and unpredictability of the action. This solution made it possible to embody the director’s vision — the characters can instantly move between locations, appearing now in the Countess’s room, now at the card table.
Location
Mikhailovsky Theatre, 1 Arts Square, St. Petersburg, Russia
Project implementation year
2025
Project website
https://mikhailovsky.ru/afisha/repertoire/queen-of-spades/
Extra visual materials
Designer on the set: https://cloud.mail.ru/public/7Gkn/h4nJhufuW
Report on the premiere: https://cloud.mail.ru/public/A8bz/yKucSdXys
Applicant
Mikhailovsky Theatre
The Mikhailovsky Theatre — St. Petersburg State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre named after M. P. Mussorgsky — is one of the leading music theatres in St. Petersburg and Russia.
Authors of the project
Director: Vladimir Kekhman
Assistant Director: Yulia Prokhorova
Set Designer: Vyacheslav Okunev
Costume Designer: Anna Efremova
Musical Director of the Production: Mikhail Tatarnikov
Photo
Mikhailovsky Theatre
Customer
Mikhailovsky Theatre
Status of the project
Implemented
