Money,and particularly its absence, can greatly affect human relationships. This universally acknowledged truth was no secret to such a shrewd writer as Émile Zola. He describes the family idyll that reigns in the residence of an elderly monsieur Rabourdin, who avails of tender affection of his relatives and friends. All these lovely people around him are totally convinced that their uncle is very sick and unbelievably rich.

The story would be quite sad if it wasn’t so amusing…


Performance Director – Vladimir Beilis

Scenography – Alexander Glazunov

Costume Design – Alexei Trefilov

Composer – Sandor Kalloś

Lighting Designer – Damir Ismagilov

Assistant Director – Alexander Shuyskiy

2nd, 3rd Assistant Directors – Vera Kuvshinova, Vladimir Egorov


Premiere – October 7th, 2011

Running Time: 2h35min

Suitable for 12+yrs