The Best Day and Other Troubles

Why visit the performance “The Best Day and Other Troubles”?

1. A powerful emotional story based on real events that touches important social issues.
2. A blend of light and pain: the performance speaks about past trauma while leaving room for hope.
3. Live acting and a modern stage language that makes the story feel honest, close, and relatable.

The performance “The Best Day and Other Troubles”

“The Best Day and Other Troubles” is a stage play by Maryna Smilianets based on real-life stories. The events unfold during the birthday of the main character, Matvii, who turns twenty.

This day should have been a perfect celebration — with a cake, candles, and friends around. However, the festive mood gradually shifts as memories of the past begin to surface. What was meant to be the “best day” turns into an emotional confrontation and a search for justice and answers to painful questions.

Despite its heavy themes, the performance carries a hopeful message: shared joy becomes greater, and shared pain becomes lighter. It is a story about support, friendship, and the strength found in not facing life alone.

The production also highlights an important social issue — the right of every child to have a family and support, reminding us of the value of compassion and care in society.

This is a sincere, painful, and ultimately uplifting story about growing up, memory, and the path toward inner freedom.

Where to buy tickets for “The Best Day and Other Troubles” in Kyiv?

You can choose seats and buy tickets online at Concert.ua.