Viktor Kyrylov's autobiographical solo show at Théâtre Antoine

Viktor Kyrylov, a Ukrainian who moved to Moscow as a teenager, presents his autobiographical solo show "Maintenant je n’écris plus qu’en français" at Théâtre Antoine - Simone Berriau in Paris. The performance recounts his experience as a student at GITIS, Russia's most prestigious theater school, when the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, 2022. His childhood dream collapses as relationships break, bearings waver, and his passion for theater clashes with war and national identity. The show blends intimate narrative with political history, exploring the contradictions of exile, guilt, language, and the artist's role in conflict. Kyrylov questions how to continue living, creating, and speaking while torn between attachment to Russian culture and loyalty to his people. He describes how French became a refuge and poses the essential question: why does one fight? The performance takes place on May 12, 2026, at 7 PM, with tickets ranging from €19 to €48.