The play "Made in Odessa" in Karlovy Vary 20 December 2025
"Made in Odessa " is not just a production, but a live meeting with a legend. The very city where every word is imbued with wit and every joke hides a philosophy comes to life in front of the audience. The characters of the performance will lead the audience through the streets of memory, where the sea of memories is noisy, acacia trees bloom and stories filled with warmth and humanity sound.
This is a play about how to keep your soul, laughter and a kind word despite time and distance. It is about that Odessa, which may no longer exist on the map, but which has always remained in our hearts.
The main roles in the production are played by Alexei Gorbunov and Oleg Filimonov - legendary actors, true keepers of the Odessa spirit and folk wisdom. Their creative duet has long been a symbol of sincerity, humor and subtle lyricism.
On stage they create a unique atmosphere where laughter intertwines with nostalgia, and good stories turn into a true art of communication with the audience.
Alexei Gorbunov and Oleg Filimonov in the main roles.
Alexei Gorbunov is an outstanding actor of theater and cinema, possessing rare charisma and depth of reincarnation. In his filmography - more than 147 roles in cult films in Russia, Ukraine and Europe.
He played in such iconic films as "Driver for Vera", "Stilyagi", "12", "State Counselor", and many others, as well as in the popular series "Leningrad-46", "Kamenskaya" and so on. Karlov- in the legendary French TV series Le Bureau des Légendes ("Bureau of Legends"), where his strong, expressive acting style conquered the audience in Europe.
On the theater stage - an actor of exceptional strength and inner truth: each of his role becomes a revelation, and appearance on stage - an event.
Oleg Filimonov is a famous Odessa actor, comedian, TV host and showman, a favorite of the public with inimitable Odessa humor and charm.
Widely known as a member and captain of the legendary Odessa KVN team "Odessa Gentlemen's Club", which became a symbol of intelligent humor and subtle irony.
Oleg Filimonov, a long-time host of popular TV programs, theater and film actor, is a master of lively communication with the audience, able to provoke laughter and touch the soul with a single look.
His every appearance on stage is a celebration filled with wit, warmth and true Odessa flavor.