The show is about to begin! People are arriving at the theater in a hurry. Some are coming from work, others from home, and some even from another city, if the performance is that special!

They hand over their clothes and belongings to the cloakroom attendant, some pick up binoculars because their seats are far from the stage, and everyone heads towards the auditorium together. So far, no magic, right?

But now comes the moment when the lights go out and the curtain rises! The magic has just begun! Welcome, then, to the true wonder of theater! To the magical world of actors, sets, and great creators! Where did theater begin and how did it change over time? Which arts did it unite within itself and what forms did it take? Why has theater lived and evolved for over 2,000 years?

The introduction is written by the distinguished actor Lefteris Eleftheriou. Russian author and theater expert Pyotr Vorotyntsev, in collaboration with acclaimed illustrator Alisa Yufa, presents here a surprising, original, and at times hilarious story of theater that both children and adults will enjoy.