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Nameless star

A touching lyrical comedy with bright characters and convincing acting. Sincere emotions and unforgettable impressions are guaranteed!

Why is it worth going to the theater to see the play "Nameless Star" in Kyiv?

  1. An interesting and touching lyrical comedy.
  2. Unique images of the characters and convincing acting.
  3. New impressions and only sincere experiences from watching.

The performance "Nameless Star" in Kyiv

The following worked on creating the vivid production:
  • director Yevhen Lunchenko;
  • ballet master Olga Goldys;
  • composer Yevhen Lunchenko;
  • production director Mykhailo Reznikovich and others.
  • Performers: Iryna Novak, Oleksiy Polishchuk, Yevhen Lunchenko, Maksym Nikitin, Natalia Shevchenko and others.

Questions and answers that everyone is looking for, on the stage of the Lesya Ukrainka Theater

“Nameless Star” is a story about a meeting (perhaps accidental, or maybe not) between a pleasant passenger and a cosmography teacher. She is Mona, charming and elegant, but for some reason without a ticket. He is Marin Mirau, a dreamer and romantic, and also a philosopher whose stories about science will charm anyone. So, there are no complaints about the stars this night: they came together in the best way. But what will happen tomorrow? Who will Mona choose and what will the teacher be left with - you will find out about all this later. The period of time during which all the events take place is less than a day. However, it will seem to you that you will live their entire lives together with the heroes... Duration of the performance is 2 hours and 40 minutes. Age audience - 16+. The language of the performance is Ukrainian. We are waiting for you!

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ℹ️ Useful information:

🧸 Children under 5 years old are free of charge exclusively for children's daytime performances.
✅ Spectators from 14 years of age are allowed to attend performances without adult accompaniment.
🛡️ In case of an air raid: if an air raid alarm sounds before the start, visitors must vacate the theater premises, administrators direct the audience to the nearest shelter (Teatralna metro station). If the alarm did not last long, then after its end, the performance will begin in 20 minutes. If the alarm is in the middle of the event - the show stops, theater employees take the audience out of the theater building - the "Teatralna" metro station is located next to the theater, if the alarm is short (up to 40 minutes) the show can be continued after the alarm ends.

Talents

Andriy Ponomarenko
Andriy Ponomarenko

Andriy Ivanovich Ponomarenko

Date of birth – June 8, 1982

Location – village of Zdorivka (Ukraine)

Activity – theater and film actor

Becoming an artist

Andriy Ponomarenko comes from a simple Ukrainian family. The acting talent of the future star of theater and cinema manifested itself in his school years. The turning point that influenced the choice of the artist's career came when the boy was in a summer pioneer camp. There, playing in a theater group, the young man first realized that creativity could become his profession. This was a real discovery for young Andriy, because in his native village of Zdorivka there was not a single representative of the sphere of culture or the creative industry, and the locals even laughed at the boy's ambitions. However, despite the lack of support, he persistently followed his dream. He entered the Kyiv National University of Theater, Cinema and Television named after Karpenko-Kary. This was the first step on the way to the big stage, where the actor's talent blossomed and led to recognition and popularity in the art world.

The university teachers noted the great potential of Andriy Ponomarenko. However, the future artist had to make significant efforts on the way to success. He worked especially hard to improve his speech. Hard work and dedication to his work were not in vain: already in his fourth year, in 2004, Andriy was invited to the Lesya Ukrainka National Academic Drama Theater, where he made his debut and began his theatrical career as an actor. This became an important milestone on the way to recognition and popularity. The theater stage opened up new horizons in creativity and opportunities for Andriy Ponomarenko to collaborate with famous directors, producers and colleagues.

Creative path

In 2005, Andriy Ponomarenko graduated from university and continued his work at the capital's Lesya Ukrainka Theater. The actor received roles in the performances "All Shakespeare in One Evening", "SoldAtiki", "Cynical Comedy" and others. Ponomarenko simultaneously developed as a film actor, trying to achieve diversity in his roles. After two years of difficult screen tests and unsuccessful castings, the actor got a role in the TV series "When We Are Home". The bright image and charisma of Taras Misyura made him recognizable and brought popularity among a wide audience. The role was truly fateful and turned Ponomarenko into a national favorite. However, there was another side of the coin - there was a risk of becoming an actor of one role and becoming established exclusively in the comedy genre. However, over time, Andriy's participation in various projects proved his professionalism.

Andriy Ponomarenko has demonstrated the ability to embody a variety of images - from comedic characters to heroes of historical and military dramas. The actor has established himself in the list of leading artists of domestic cinema, having received leading and supporting roles in films and TV series:
  • "When We're Home" (TV series);
  • "The First Young Man in the Village" (TV series);
  • "Beyond the Border" (film);
  • "Mother's Daughters" (TV series);
  • "Romeo and Juliet from Cherkasy" (TV series);
  • "The Way Home" (TV series);
  • "Death to Spies. Hidden Enemy" (TV series);
  • "The autopsy will show" (TV series);
  • "House of Happiness" (TV series);
  • "Game of Fate" and others.
In 2016, Andriy Ivanovich received the honorary title of Honored Artist of Ukraine. Since 2021, the people's favorite Andriy Ponomarenko has not been active on social networks and does not give major interviews. However, he has not disappeared from the screens and stage. The actor continues to shoot in Ukrainian films and TV series, works in the theater. In October 2022, the premiere of the new season of the sketch comedy "When We Are Home. Together to Victory" took place. The actor continues to play Taras Misyura there, who, according to the plot, became a serviceman in the Mykolaiv Military District. The new series tells about the life of favorite characters in new difficult realities.

Modern performances and roles of Andriy Ponomarenko:
  • "Treasure Island" (Blind Pugh);
  • "Brilliant idea" (Thomas);
  • "The wind is rustling in the poplars" (Fernand);
  • "View from the Bridge" (Louis);
  • "The Cripple from Inishmaan" (Billy Craven);
  • "Juliet and Romeo" (Pietro, servant of Juliet's nurse);
  • "The Too-Married Taxi Driver" (Inspector Porterhouse).
Artem Yemtsov

A crowd favorite with deep, kind eyes

Artem Yemtsov is a Ukrainian theater and film actor. Since childhood, he showed interest in unusual professions: at first he wanted to be a priest, then a circus performer. As a result, he started attending a theater studio, then graduated from the Kyiv State Theater Institute named after Ivan Karpenko-Kary. In 2007, he was accepted to the Lesya Ukrainka Theater without an audition. From 2009 to 2011, he played in the Theater on Podil, after which he returned to the team of the Kyiv National Academic Drama Theater named after Lesya Ukrainka.

Artem Yemtsov also participates in enterprise performances, literary readings, and various cultural projects. Among the most famous performances with the participation of Artem Yemtsov are the productions:
  • "Megers";
  • "Nameless Star";
  • "A liar is needed!";
  • "Jourdain the Foolish";
  • "Be healthy, Monsieur!";
  • "Juliet and Romeo" and others.
Vitaly Ovcharov

A favorite of the public and a master of reincarnations

Vitaly Ovcharov is a talented Ukrainian actor from Kherson. In 2006, Vitaly graduated from the Kyiv National University of Theater, Film and Television named after Karpenka-Kary and joined the creative team of the National Academic Drama Theater named after Lesya Ukrainka. During his creative career, the actor played many bright roles, which emphasized the natural talent of the actor to embody images that are completely different in character.

Plays and roles of Vitaly Ovcharov:
  • "Nameless Star" (Station Chief);
  • "Dinner with a Stranger (Cheval);"
  • "Treasure Island" (Grandma, Loving Killigrew);
  • "Jacaranda flower" (magician);
  • "The Mysterious Nighttime Murder of a Dog" (Father Peters, Duty Sergeant);
  • "Too married taxi driver" (Inspector Troughton, Inspector Porterhouse) and others.
Natalia Shevchenko
Natalia Shevchenko

Natalia Serhiivna Shevchenko

Date of birth – July 19, 1980

Place of birth – Taganrog

Language – Ukrainian

Activity – theater and film actress

Becoming an artist

Natalia Shevchenko is a Ukrainian theater and film actress, Honored Artist of Ukraine. When Natalia decided to become an actress and devote her life to creativity, she saw her future on stage quite stereotypically. A white dress, bouquets of flowers, popularity, loud applause... But already when she started working in the creative team of the theater, she realized: all this is just an illusion. And the profession of an actress is associated with hard work. In fact, creativity in various manifestations has attracted the future star of the Ukrainian film and theater industry since childhood. Natalia enthusiastically read oriental fairy tales and imagined how she would someday visit distant countries. And among the music stars who became the girl's idols, one of the most famous vocalists in the history of world music is Joe Cocker.

Natalia Shevchenko gained professional knowledge and skills while studying at the Karpenko-Kary Kyiv Institute of Theatrical Art (Mykhailo Reznikovich's workshop). She received her diploma in 2001. However, in September 1999, she began working with the Lesya Ukrainka Theater in Kyiv. While still a student, the artist experienced the complexity of acting. In her first year, she had to exhaustingly engage in dancing and develop her plastic skills. All this was difficult. The first two years, Natalia admits, were an introduction to the profession. And in the future, even with considerable experience behind her, she continued to develop and discover something new for herself.

Creative path

From the first days of working in the theater, Natalia Shevchenko actively joined the life of the creative group. She was not afraid to take on any roles. Although the fear of not being able to cope, not meeting expectations remained for some time. By nature, the actress is an introvert. And she used to be very shy. However, the profession taught her to be an extrovert, to send her emotions and energy to the hall and receive a powerful response from the audience.

The actress admits that she really appreciates and even loves criticism. For her, it is a driving force. After all, it is clear: for someone you are a genius, and for someone you are a scoundrel. But constructive comments from the director, colleagues, viewers, producers, relatives (the harshest critics) are of great importance. Natalia is not afraid of challenges. She likes it when the role is mastered gradually. And the feeling of progress and movement forward after long rehearsals is priceless.

Natalia Shevchenko gained popularity and recognition not only through her work in the theater. She is also known as a performer of bright roles in films and TV series by movie fans. The actress's filmography includes the following films:
  • "The Return of Mukhtar-4";
  • "I won't give you to anyone";
  • "Save and preserve";
  • "Dandelion";
  • "Pandora's Box";
  • "Female Doctor";
  • "Guide";
  • "Love Laboratory";
  • "Foundlings-2".
Performances and roles at the Lesya Ukrainka Theater:
  • "The Wave" (Midge Saunders);
  • "Brothers" (Ginetta);
  • "Nameless Star" (Mademoiselle Cook);
  • "The Colonel and the Birds" (Mata Hari);
  • "The Too-Married Taxi Driver" (Barbara Smith);
  • "The Ladies' Tailor" (Madame Egreville).

Interesting facts about the artist:

  • her musical preferences include Jewish non-religious (klezmer) music. The actress's playlist consists of 90 percent of songs in this style. Natalia listens to the Amsterdam Klezmer Band, The Painted Bird, The Klezmatics, and the British group Oi va voi. Among the representatives of other genres, she notes the Ukrainian band Okean Elzy, which has given listeners a large number of powerful live performances and always creates a special atmosphere for its fans;
  • Natalia Shevchenko calls Leos Carax's film "Holy Motors Corporation" a real shock for her in world cinema. She also notes the strong influence of the work "The Piano" and the early films of Emir Kusturica;
  • likes to relax by reading books by authors such as Frisch and Singer.
In 2001, Natalia Shevchenko was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Ukraine for her significant contribution to the development of Ukrainian culture.

Oleksiy Polishchuk
Oleksiy Polishchuk

Oleksiy Oleksiyovych Polishchuk

Date of birth – December 17, 1985

City – Chernihiv (Ukraine)

Language – Ukrainian

Activity – theater and film actor

Becoming an artist

Oleksiy Polishchuk is a Ukrainian theater and film actor, Honored Artist of Ukraine. He received his secondary education at school No. 1 in Chernihiv, where he studied foreign languages in depth. Even during his school years, the guy became interested in the art industry, namely the stage. So after graduating from school, he decided to connect his life with creativity. The future star of the world of Ukrainian culture received his profession at the Kyiv National University of Theater, Cinema and Television named after Karpenko-Kary (course of Yu. Mazhuga). In 2006, Oleksiy received a diploma from the educational institution and from September of the same year joined the creative team of the Lesya Ukrainka National Drama Theater. Today, the actor lives in Kyiv.

Creative path

Oleksiy Polishchuk gradually gained recognition and popularity among a wide audience. The bright and energetic actor began to receive not only episodic roles, but also main roles. Prospects for touring with the creative group of the Lesya Ukrainka Theater appeared. As part of cooperation with the producers of the Actor Theater, Oleksiy played the role of Robert in the play "Marriage Certificate". Polishchuk's filmography is also rich. The actor participated in more than 20 projects. These are films and TV series:
  • "Hold me tighter";
  • "A personal matter";
  • "The Game of Love";
  • "Team";
  • "Specials";
  • "Breaking the rules"
  • "Dead Lilies";
  • "Alf the Dog" and others.
Oleksiy Polishchuk's debut in cinema took place in 2003. The actor played a cameo role in the comedy series "Merry Company". But the main attention should be paid to the artist's activities at the Lesya Ukrainka Theater. For almost 20 years of work in the team, Oleksiy has won the hearts of hundreds of fans. And among the most striking roles are the following: Arturo ("Rizik (Lovers and Thieves)" by E. de Filippo, D. Fo), Zhadov ("A Warm Place" by O. Ostrovsky), Fabrice ("Nude with a Violin" by N. Kovard), Carter ("Fat Pig" by N. Labut), Marco ("View from the Bridge" by A. Miller), Gaston ("Passenger Without Luggage" by J. Anouilh) and others.

Modern performances and roles:
  • "Stefanik. Novels" (Vasil);
  • "For the home hearth" (Redlich);
  • "Treasure Island" (Doctor Livesey);
  • "Nameless Star" (Marin Miroiu, cosmography teacher);
  • "View from the Bridge" (Marco);
  • "The Name" (Pierre Garot);
  • "Juliet and Romeo" (Tybalt, nephew of Capulet's wife).

Artist's style and development

Oleksiy Polishchuk is an actor whose talent is striking in its versatility and depth. His natural charisma, performing level combined with outstanding vocal abilities create a unique image of an artist who captivates with his sincerity and emotional richness. Polishchuk skillfully balances lyricism and energetic expressiveness, discovering new facets of his characters. The ability to reincarnate, as well as a vivid interpretation of well-known images, make each role a special event on stage. The actor leaves the audience with a deep feeling of sincerity and trust in his characters, which is undeniable proof of high professionalism and true devotion to art.

Awards and honors

In 2017, Oleksiy Polishchuk received the title of Honored Artist of Ukraine, which emphasized the significant contribution of the stage master to the development of Ukrainian culture and art.

Iryna Novak

An actress whose list of roles is long and varied

Iryna Novak is a Ukrainian theater and film actress, radio and TV presenter, and since 2014 has been the holder of the title of Honored Artist of Ukraine. In 1999, she graduated from the Karpenko-Kary Kyiv Institute of Theater Arts, where she began working as a journalist on a Ukrainian TV channel while still a first-year student. This was followed by work as a host in the humorous program “Shurum-burumchiky, sharam-baranchiky” and “Sholom, Kyiv!” Iryna also showed herself on the radio and starred in commercials. Since 1999, she has been working at the Lesya Ukrainka National Academic Drama Theater in Kyiv. In 2009, Iryna Novak was included in the top 20 best actresses in Ukraine (according to experts from “Ukrainian Pravda”). And this is quite deserved, because the charming, charismatic actress is able to play literally any role.

"I try to see the light in each of my characters"

Irina Novak's creative activity is truly impressive. These are dozens of roles in cinema and theater. Her professional debut was an episodic role in the film "How the Steel Was Tempered". The actress's filmography also includes such works as "A Doll's House" (Maya Gorenich), "The Bite of the Wolf" (Rubtsova), "Passions for Zinaida" (Igor's Mother), "Ambulance" (Diana), "The Return of Mukhtar" and many others. Among the most striking works of Irina Novak in the theater:
  • "Nameless Star" (Mona);
  • "The Colonel and the Birds" (Doctor);
  • "Juliet and Romeo" (Lady Capulet, Capulet's wife);
  • "For the home (Julia);"
  • "The Mysterious Nighttime Murder of a Dog" (Judy, Christopher's mother);
  • "Nude with a Violin" (Isabella Soroden) and others.

Other events for the artists participation

Brilliant idea 13.02, 08.03, 17.03 ... 08.04 Kyiv, Lesia Ukrainka National Academic Theater of Drama Need a liar! 16.02, 30.03, 05.04 Kyiv, Lesia Ukrainka National Academic Theater of Drama Music of Love. Benefit of Larisa Kadochnikova 17.02, 28.03, 17.04 Kyiv, Lesia Ukrainka National Academic Theater of Drama A pleasant surprise 19.02, 12.03, 09.04 Kyiv, Theater Actor For the home hearth 21.02, 09.03, 11.04 Kyiv, Lesia Ukrainka National Academic Theater of Drama Burning in the dark 22.02, 04.03 Kyiv, Lesia Ukrainka National Academic Theater of Drama Meggers 23.02, 19.03 Kyiv, Theater Actor Othello 23.02, 24.02, 11.03 ... 12.03 Kyiv, Lesia Ukrainka National Academic Theater of Drama Svoi 23.02, 21.03, 03.04 Kyiv, Lesia Ukrainka National Academic Theater of Drama Ladies' tailor 27.02, 18.03, 10.04 Kyiv, Lesia Ukrainka National Academic Theater of Drama A cripple from the island of Inishmaan 16.03 Kyiv, Lesia Ukrainka National Academic Theater of Drama Stefanyk. Short stories 28.02, 20.03 Kyiv, Lesia Ukrainka National Academic Theater of Drama Treasure Island 01.03, 02.03 Kyiv, Lesia Ukrainka National Academic Theater of Drama Juliet and Romeo 06.03, 29.03, 19.04 Kyiv, Lesia Ukrainka National Academic Theater of Drama The wind rustles in the poplars 06.03 Kyiv, Lesia Ukrainka National Academic Theater of Drama Volcano of passion 15 March 18:00, Sat Kyiv, Kyiv Conservatory A strange incident with a dog at night 21.03, 03.04 Kyiv, Lesia Ukrainka National Academic Theater of Drama Jacaranda flower Kyiv, Lesia Ukrainka National Academic Theater of Drama Name 30.03 Kyiv, Lesia Ukrainka National Academic Theater of Drama Too married taxi driver 31.03, 06.04 Kyiv, Lesia Ukrainka National Academic Theater of Drama Colonel and birds 08.04 Kyiv, Lesia Ukrainka National Academic Theater of Drama Be healthy, monsieur! 30.04 Kyiv, Theater Actor