Following the success of the staged reading in 2011, Sputnik staged a full production of the cult hit from Russia, ONE HOUR EIGHTEEN MINUTES by Elena Gremina from 13 November to 1st of December, 2012, at the New Diorama Theatre in London.
Sputnik is a British theatre company dedicated to sourcing, translating and producing new Russian drama for British audiences.
There are several strands to Sputnik's work including:
- producing new Russian plays in the UK
- programming and organising the Russian Theatre Festival in London
- developing Russian playwriting through commissions and exchanges
- outreach work bringing drama to disadvantaged young people
- cultural events with Russian literature and music
Why Russia?
Russia has a history of theatrical innovation. Russian playwrights have played a significant role in shaping modern European theatre.
Contemporary playwriting in Russia has been going through an important and innovative period since 1991 with a prolific output by predominantly young dramatists.