The play “Heart of a Dog” in Germany 2026
“Heart of a Dog”: A cult stage production marking the 100th anniversary of Bulgakov’s masterpiece
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Mikhail Bulgakov’s satirical novella “Heart of a Dog” with a spectacular stage production inspired by this timeless work. The performance was created by the team behind the acclaimed production “The Master and Margarita” (Bulgakov Theatre / Poltava), which successfully toured cities across Germany. This new staging offers a unique interpretation of the literary classic.
“Heart of a Dog” occupies a special place in Russian literature. Written in 1925, the novella remained unavailable to the wider public for more than 60 years and circulated only in samizdat. The famous film adaptation starring Yevgeny Yevstigneyev caused a huge cultural response and renewed interest in the story among readers and theatre directors alike, leading to numerous stage adaptations. The production presented here is widely considered one of the finest interpretations.
At the center of the plot is the daring scientific experiment of Professor Philip Philippovich Preobrazhensky. After a complex operation involving a pituitary gland transplant, a stray dog named Sharik is transformed into a human being. The sensational discovery brings the professor worldwide fame. However, the initial excitement soon turns into concern: Sharik’s transformation into the citizen Polygraph Polygraphovich Sharikov raises doubts about the possibility of creating a “highly developed human personality.”
The performance conveys Bulgakov’s sharp satire with remarkable precision and elegance. Audiences will be immersed in a world filled with humor, irony, and sharp social commentary.
Cast:
Ivar Kalnynš – Honored Artist of Estonia and the USSR
Igor Khalizov – Professor Preobrazhensky, theatre and film actor and director (known for “The Return of Mukhtar”, “On Different Shores”, “Dissident”, and the role of Woland in “The Master and Margarita”)
Boris Bogdanov – actor of the Narva Theatre “Ilmarine” (“What Men Talk About”, “Anka from Moldavanka”, “Balabol”)
Alexey Avramenko – (“While the Stanitsa Sleeps”, “I Will Always Wait for You”, “Thinkers”; actor, director and artistic director of Theatro de Valencia)
Konstantin Tsykin (“Gogol”, “Mukhtar”, “Code of the Nation”)
Daria Panasyuk (“Unexpected Love”, “Happiness Is…”)
Veronika Moroz
Duration: 2 hours (with intermission)
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Mikhail Bulgakov’s satirical novella “Heart of a Dog” with a spectacular stage production inspired by this timeless work. The performance was created by the team behind the acclaimed production “The Master and Margarita” (Bulgakov Theatre / Poltava), which successfully toured cities across Germany. This new staging offers a unique interpretation of the literary classic.
“Heart of a Dog” occupies a special place in Russian literature. Written in 1925, the novella remained unavailable to the wider public for more than 60 years and circulated only in samizdat. The famous film adaptation starring Yevgeny Yevstigneyev caused a huge cultural response and renewed interest in the story among readers and theatre directors alike, leading to numerous stage adaptations. The production presented here is widely considered one of the finest interpretations.
At the center of the plot is the daring scientific experiment of Professor Philip Philippovich Preobrazhensky. After a complex operation involving a pituitary gland transplant, a stray dog named Sharik is transformed into a human being. The sensational discovery brings the professor worldwide fame. However, the initial excitement soon turns into concern: Sharik’s transformation into the citizen Polygraph Polygraphovich Sharikov raises doubts about the possibility of creating a “highly developed human personality.”
The performance conveys Bulgakov’s sharp satire with remarkable precision and elegance. Audiences will be immersed in a world filled with humor, irony, and sharp social commentary.
Cast:
Ivar Kalnynš – Honored Artist of Estonia and the USSR
Igor Khalizov – Professor Preobrazhensky, theatre and film actor and director (known for “The Return of Mukhtar”, “On Different Shores”, “Dissident”, and the role of Woland in “The Master and Margarita”)
Boris Bogdanov – actor of the Narva Theatre “Ilmarine” (“What Men Talk About”, “Anka from Moldavanka”, “Balabol”)
Alexey Avramenko – (“While the Stanitsa Sleeps”, “I Will Always Wait for You”, “Thinkers”; actor, director and artistic director of Theatro de Valencia)
Konstantin Tsykin (“Gogol”, “Mukhtar”, “Code of the Nation”)
Daria Panasyuk (“Unexpected Love”, “Happiness Is…”)
Veronika Moroz
Duration: 2 hours (with intermission)
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| Date: | 08.11.2026 |
| Time: | 19:30 |
| Venue: | Konzertzentrum Harmonie - Kleiner Saal |
| Address: | Allee 28, 74072 Heilbronn |
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