- Format – humorous concert show produced by “Diesel Studio”
- Year of foundation – 2015
“Diesel Show” is one of the most popular entertainment projects in the country and the highest-rated product of the ICTV TV channel. The first broadcast of “Diesel Show”, whose artists are today real stars of the screens, was released in 2015. So in June 2025, the team celebrated its 10th anniversary. On the occasion of the anniversary, an all-Ukrainian concert tour of “Diesels” took place.
The main formats of the Diesel Show shows:
- sketches / scenes (short humorous numbers on everyday, family or topical topics);
- musical numbers (songs and parodies, harmoniously integrated into the concert program);
- improvisations (bright interaction of actors with the audience);
- thematic releases (concerts dedicated to holidays or other events, topics).
Project participants
Main artists of the Diesel Show:
- Olexandr Berezhok;
- Viktoria Bulitko;
- Evgeny Gashenko;
- Egor Krutogolov;
- Evgeny Smorygin;
- Dmytro Tankovich;
- Yulia Motruk;
- Nazar Zadniprovsky.
The project manager and executive producer is Yegor Krutogolov.
The name “Diesel Show” has a special history. It appeared as a kind of curtsy to the founder of the Green Grey band, Andriy “Diesel” Yatsenko. One of the key actors of the group, Yegor Krutogolov, later recounted a funny episode of a meeting with the musician: he said that he jokingly asked if they had “borrowed” the name. And in response he heard that the show was named in his honor, so no one had “stole” the musician’s name. According to Yegor Krutogolov, it was sincere – the team really admired “Diesel’s” work and wanted to pay tribute to their idol in this way. Thus was born the brand that all of Ukraine knows today. And on the poster with the inscription "Diesel Show" the audience reacts with unwavering interest.
Style of humor and topics of jokes
Forming the style of "Diesel Show" became a difficult test for the team. The actors discussed for a long time what their humor would be, and what topics should be avoided. At that time, it was almost impossible to imagine a TV show without political satire - the scene was full of parodies in the images of politicians and direct mentions of surnames. However, the team decided not to take the easy way. Krutogolov repeatedly explained that he wanted to create a folk-type comedy - close, understandable, without "drifting" in the political swamp.
Political topics still occur in the performances of "Diesel Show", but without straightforward parodies of specific figures. The show rather shows how big decisions affect ordinary life - on family, everyday life, relationships. The project's creative focus is on sketches about husband and wife, children, work, leisure, typical curiosities familiar to every viewer. After the start of a full-scale war, the repertoire also included numbers that mock the Russian occupiers - sharp, but at the same time understandable to a wide audience.
The team is constantly working on the quality of the jokes. Everyone's internal "editor" is turned on to the maximum, because repeating themselves is taboo for the artists of the Diesel Show. The editor-in-chief of the project is Alexey Blanar. And it is he who makes the final decision whether a number will be included in the concert program. Despite the fact that there are only three author groups left in the Diesel Show, they are constantly generating new ideas, looking for topics that concern society today. After all, humor must respond to events, otherwise it does not work.
At the same time, the repertoire of the "Diesel" includes many situational stories that are not tied to a specific time. It is such sketches that live for years. Yegor Krutogolov is convinced that it is almost impossible to create "eternal" humor, but they already have numbers that remain relevant for decades. And this, according to the actor, is the best indicator that the team is moving in the right direction.
Atmosphere of live performances
The themes of the "Diesel Show" concert numbers balance between sharp satire and lyrical moments. The final songs often cause tears and pride for Ukraine. The actors actively interact with the audience, improvise, react to the live energy of the audience - and it is this unpredictability that makes each concert unique. Unlike the television version, where editing smooths out the nuances, here everything happens live, without filters.
An important aspect of the group's current activities is supporting the army. Part of the proceeds from each concert goes to the "Diesel Fund", created to help the Armed Forces of Ukraine. So tickets for the performance are not only an opportunity to have a good evening, but also a contribution to a common cause. Nowadays, each live performance of the "Diesel Show" is a performance in which the artists of the "Diesel Show" not only joke, but also express sincere gratitude to the defenders of our native land together with the audience. And the atmosphere in the hall resembles a meeting of good friends - the audience comes to cheer up and feel unity.
Interesting numbers of the "Diesel Show"
Over the past 10 years, the group's repertoire has been replenished with dozens of bright and relevant scenes, parodies, and reprises. The audience's favorite has tried on a huge number of different imagesYegor Krutogolov. The actor played a deputy, a customs officer, a mother-in-law, a public restroom worker, and a TV presenter. Here are some of the Diesel Show numbers that always attract the attention of the audience:
- “Daddy” (the life of young parents). The number laid the foundation for an entire series from Diesel Studio. In it, the Diesel Show artists skillfully ridicule the male view of raising children, where even an ordinary walk with a stroller turns into a complex special operation;
- numbers with an Odessa flavor. This is a classic of humor and irony performed by the Diesels. Through the dialogues of the spouses about money, relatives, and interesting subtleties of married life, the team vividly demonstrates the ability to work with colorful folk images and intellectual humor;
- a series of New Year's stories. Such numbers are distinguished by a festive atmosphere with bright costumes and large-scale decorations. Thanks to this, the actors create a cozy family atmosphere even in a large hall. The plots usually revolve around situations familiar to everyone: the New Year's commotion, the consequences of the festivities on January 1, and the ironic results of the year;
- Numbers with Evgenia Mikhailovna, where actor Evgeny Smorigin conquered the audience of the "Diesel Show" with his spectacular image of an ordinary grandmother;
- the final song about Ukraine. At the end of each concert, the actors sing a soulful song that makes the audience stand up. It is at this moment that you understand the main "trick" of the Diesels: they know how to first make you laugh to tears, and then subtly touch your heart.
The "Diesel Show" audience
The audience of the project is people who appreciate clear, "clean" humor without extremes. The show is suitable for family viewing: the jokes are equally close to both the older generation and the young. Today, there are many military personnel and volunteers among the viewers of the Diesel Show. For them, concerts become an opportunity to reboot and feel support. The team consciously keeps this wave of unity, remaining open and sincere.
Poster and tickets for the Diesel Show concerts
The current poster of concerts and tours of the humorous project in Ukraine and abroad is published on Concert.ua and on the official page of Diesel Studio. Interesting news with fans of Diesel is also shared on their Facebook and Instagram pages.
Where to follow the work of Diesel Show
The largest archive of numbers and full episodes is available on the official YouTube channel of Diesel Studio. Many concerts include television filming, and new seasons and holiday premieres regularly appear on the ICTV2 channel. Thus, the TV show continues to expand its audience, combining stage, screen and live interaction with the audience.
Why is it worth attending a Diesel Show concert?
It is worth attending a live performance of Diesel Show at least for the powerful therapeutic effect. To escape from the flow of news and worries for a few hours, immersing yourself in a world where humor and a warm atmosphere reign. A live stage gives more emotions than any TV show - a special contact between artists and the audience is born here. And what is important - each purchased ticket automatically becomes a help to Ukrainian defenders.
