War & Peace
Dubai Opera, in collaboration with M Premiere, proudly present the regional debut of War and Peace, a breathtaking stage adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s monumental masterpiece, exploring the deepest questions of love, destiny, and the human spirit in times of conflict.
Directed by the acclaimed Rimas Tuminas, this landmark production was originally created in 2021 to mark the centenary of the legendary Vakhtangov State Academic Theatre of Russia. Since its premiere, it has captivated audiences worldwide with more than 100 sold-out performances, earning praise from leading critics and audiences for its emotional depth, visual splendour, and artistic ambition.
At the core of Tuminas’s vision is Tolstoy’s profound belief that “the family is life’s mirror.” Through the intertwined paths of the Rostovs, the Bolkonskys, and the Kuragins, War and Peace illuminates the tenderness of love, the weight of loss, and the resilience that defines us in moments of upheaval, all set against the sweeping drama of the Napoleonic Wars.
Uniting celebrated actors of stage and screen with the Vakhtangov Theatre’s most exceptional young talents, this epic five-hour theatrical odyssey unfolds through powerful performances, evocative music, and striking visual poetry. It is a rare opportunity to experience Tolstoy’s world brought to life with extraordinary emotional and artistic force.
Why This Performance Is Unmissable
Witness Tolstoy’s War and Peace reimagined for the stage with breathtaking artistry — a story of passion, courage, and humanity told with cinematic scale.
Celebrate 100 years of one of Russia’s most iconic cultural institutions.
Experience a globally acclaimed production praised for its beauty, intensity, and unforgettable performances.
War and Peace at Dubai Opera is not simply a performance, it is a profound artistic experience, a journey through history, and a testament to the enduring power of storytelling.
Performed in Russian with English surtitles.
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Approximately 5 hours including intermission
Latecomers will not be admitted into the auditorium once the performance has begun. Entry will only be permitted during intermission, if applicable
Dubai Opera is the ideal venue to celebrate elegance and style. Kindly avoid overly casual or provocative attire, such as shorts or flip flops, to uphold our venue standards. Guests not complying with the dress code will not be permitted entry.
16+ years would require a ticket to enter the Dubai Opera Main Auditorium.
Below 16+ years are not permitted into the Dubai Opera Main Auditorium.
War and peace
A play in three parts
The idea, literary composition and staging – Rimas Tuminas
Set design – Adomas Jacovskis
Costumes – Mariya Danilova
Composer – Giedrius Puskunigis
Choreographer – Angelica Cholina
Lighting design – Alexander Marveev with Damir Ismagilov assistance
Scriptwriter – Maria Peters
Literary consultant – Elena Kniazeva
Assistant directors – Eldar Tramov and Gulnas Balpeisova
Scene speech trainer – Vera Kamyshnikova
Make-up design – Olga Kaliavina
Sound directors – Ruslan Knushevitsky and Matvey Rodionov
Stage managers – Natalya Menshikova and Irina Gromova
CAST:
The Rostovs
Count Ilya Andreyevich Rostov - Sergey Makovetskiy
Countess Natalya Rostova (his wife) - Irina Kupchenko
Vera (their elder daughter) - Asya Domskaya
Natasha (their youngest daughter) - Kseniya Treyster
Nikolay (their son) - Yuriy Tsokurov
Sonia (their cousin) - Irina Smirnova
The Bolkonskys
Prince Nikolai Andreich Bolkonsky - Evgeny Knyazev
Andrey (his son) - Yuriy Poliak
Maria (his daughter) - Polina Chernyshova
Liza (Prince Andrey’s wife) - Mariya Berdinskikh
Mademoiselle Bourienne (Princess Maria's companion) - Anastasiya Zhdanova
Count Pyotr Kirillovich ("Pierre") Bezukhov - Denis Samoylov
The Kuragins
Prince Vasily Sergeyevich Kuragin - Andrey Zaretskiy
Elena (Hélène) (his daughter) - Anna Antonova
Anatole (his son) - Vladimir Logvinov
The Drubetskys
Princess Anna Mikhaylovna Drubetskaya - Mariya Shastina
Boris Drubetskoy - Nikolay Romanovsky
Maria Ignatyevna Peronskaya - Liudmila Maksakova
Marya Dmitriyevna Akhrosimova - Olga Chipovskaya
Anna Pavlovna Scherer - Марина Esipenko
Vicomte Mortemart - Oleg Makarov
Marya Lvovna Karagina - Aleksandra Streltsyna
Stranger - Artiom Parhomenko
Count Leo Tolstoy - Artiom Parhomenko
