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2025-10-16 02:04:38
Maximilian Beetle, stage reading of a musical by a Canadian playwright for the whole family. In English, in Kyiv

Oct 17, free admission, registration
https://linktr.ee/proenglishtheatre

here's the story of Maximilian Beetle who escapes his matchbox home to explore the wide world beyond a kitchen window. Full of jaunty songs, slapstick comedy and colorful insect characters—Amber the free‑spirited butterfly, Emma the wasp, Bumbleovichka the sneezy Ukrainian honey bee, Wanda the worm, Barney and Cedric the bungling pantry crooks, and a chorus of ants and other garden creatures—Maximilian’s simple quest to return a dropped scarf becomes a gentle coming‑of‑age adventure.

Along the way he narrowly avoids danger, makes unexpected friends, and learns about bravery, belonging, and the joy of discovery; an uplifting tale that celebrates curiosity, community, and the big world seen through a very small hero.

stage reading of a play by a Canadian playwright performed in English by Ukrainian actors

playwright: Larry Zakharko (Canada)

assistant director: Alex Borovenskiy
musician: Olexei Afanasiev

actors:
Slava Babenkov
Olga Safronova
Vero Streltsova
Pavlo Hlukhovskyi
Serhii Shapovalov
Kira Podolska
Sofia Kryvorotko
Petro Krylov
Diana Ovchar
Kristina Spychak

after the stage reading you can have an informal Q&A with Larry Zakharko, the playwright and the creative team

with the support of ProEnglish Theatre of Ukraine

free admission, registration is the must👇👇
https://linktr.ee/proenglishtheatre

MAXIMILIAN BEETLE, stage reading
Oct 17 (Fri) 7pm
ProEnglish Theatre of Ukraine (Kyiv, 3 Simi Brodskykh)
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