The Horseradish Theatre
about us
We are a Studio-Theatre that invites the audience to think, question, and feel. Instead of offering predictable answers, we spark sharp, unexpected conversations. Guided by Pushkin’s idea of “True Emotion and Genuine Passion,” we bring our stories to life with honesty - and our creative motto is simple: “Here and Now.”
To create a metropolitan-level theatre in Vancouver where seasoned professionals work side by side with passionate community members and emerging talents. We bring a vibrant East European theatrical tradition into the city’s diverse cultural landscape, training our actors in the Vakhtangov method and striving to contribute our own confident, authentic voice to Vancouver’s multicultural ecosystem.
We intentionally invest a great deal of time and energy into developing each production - not only because we genuinely enjoy the process as much as the final result, but also because we believe that true simplicity and ease become meaningful only when they emerge from something complex. This is how we achieve that natural sense of freedom on stage, allowing the audience to feel the truth of the emotions and become co-creators in our exploration of life.
We intentionally invest a great deal of time and energy into developing each production - not only because we genuinely enjoy the process as much as the final result, but also because we believe that true simplicity and ease become meaningful only when they emerge from something complex. This is how we achieve that natural sense of freedom on stage, allowing the audience to feel the truth of the emotions and become co-creators in our exploration of life.
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A cozy hotel room. He. She. A romantic evening…
What could possibly go wrong?
Well…just about everything!
The Prime Minister’s assistant plans a secret night with the opposition leader’s secretary in a hotel room. But their plans are suddenly interrupted by a stranger who needs to be dealt with urgently. What starts as a private, romantic evening turns into a series of funny events, expertly written by the author into a perfect example of comedic brilliance. The Horseradish Theatre brings the perfect comedy to spark your holiday spirit. This show will have you laughing until your cheeks hurt and might even give you those elusive abs from all the belly laughs!
What could possibly go wrong?
Well…just about everything!
The Prime Minister’s assistant plans a secret night with the opposition leader’s secretary in a hotel room. But their plans are suddenly interrupted by a stranger who needs to be dealt with urgently. What starts as a private, romantic evening turns into a series of funny events, expertly written by the author into a perfect example of comedic brilliance. The Horseradish Theatre brings the perfect comedy to spark your holiday spirit. This show will have you laughing until your cheeks hurt and might even give you those elusive abs from all the belly laughs!
Premiered January 2024
Revived October 2024 and December 2025
Revived October 2024 and December 2025
Number 13
The Horseradish Theatre celebrates its second anniversary with Vassa - a powerful play by Maxim Gorky.
We are used to thinking that history was shaped by men. But was a woman’s role truly limited to quietly accepting her fate — or is there more to the story?
Vassa explores the place of a woman at pivotal moments in history: when society splits into “us” and “them,” when the old ways are no longer possible, and the new path is still unclear. In such times, a woman becomes the foundation holding together a rapidly polarizing world.
If she falls, it may signal the end not only of a family — but of an entire era.
We are used to thinking that history was shaped by men. But was a woman’s role truly limited to quietly accepting her fate — or is there more to the story?
Vassa explores the place of a woman at pivotal moments in history: when society splits into “us” and “them,” when the old ways are no longer possible, and the new path is still unclear. In such times, a woman becomes the foundation holding together a rapidly polarizing world.
If she falls, it may signal the end not only of a family — but of an entire era.
Premiered October 2025
Vassa
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Treat yourself to an evening filled with emotion and cultural richness. Don’t miss the chance to become part of the magic of theatre!
Cast:
Richard - Andrii Krupnyk
George - Michael Bezruchkko
Jane - Veronica Aftor
The Manager - Mike Starchak/Dmitro Umlev
The Waiter - Roman Chaban/Sasha Piltsin
Pamela - Elena Tungusova
Ronnie - Dmytro Brayko
Gladys - Anastasia Prigorodova
The Maid - Ella Bezruchko
The Body - Egor Tokmakov/Yuri Bo
Richard - Andrii Krupnyk
George - Michael Bezruchkko
Jane - Veronica Aftor
The Manager - Mike Starchak/Dmitro Umlev
The Waiter - Roman Chaban/Sasha Piltsin
Pamela - Elena Tungusova
Ronnie - Dmytro Brayko
Gladys - Anastasia Prigorodova
The Maid - Ella Bezruchko
The Body - Egor Tokmakov/Yuri Bo
Cast:
Vassa - Elena Tungusova
Prokhor - Alexander Kulyashov
Natalia - Veronica Aftor/Tatiana Kopylova
Lyudmila - Anastasia Prigorodova
Sergei Petrovich - Dmytro Brayko
Anna - Olga Novakova
Rashel - Iryna Alexeeva
Pyaterkin - Egor Tokmakov
Liza - Tatiana Gevorkyan
Polya - Ella Bezruchko
Meknikov - Aleksey Kozlov
Melnikov Jr. - Aleksey Kozlov
Choir - Vocal Ensamble "Ne Zhdali" & Olga Tokmakova
Vassa - Elena Tungusova
Prokhor - Alexander Kulyashov
Natalia - Veronica Aftor/Tatiana Kopylova
Lyudmila - Anastasia Prigorodova
Sergei Petrovich - Dmytro Brayko
Anna - Olga Novakova
Rashel - Iryna Alexeeva
Pyaterkin - Egor Tokmakov
Liza - Tatiana Gevorkyan
Polya - Ella Bezruchko
Meknikov - Aleksey Kozlov
Melnikov Jr. - Aleksey Kozlov
Choir - Vocal Ensamble "Ne Zhdali" & Olga Tokmakova
Production Team:
Producer - Elena Tungusova
Director, Light & Sound Design - Andrii Krupnyk
Assistant to the Director - Veronica Aftor
Set Designer, Props - Irina Deryabina
Assistant to the Set Designer, Props - Iryna Dmitrieva/Tatiana Gevorkyan
Production Manager - Anastasia Prigorodova
Stage Manager & Sound Engineer - Dmitrii Bezruchko
Graphic Design - Grigorii Gorkovenko
Comms, PR, SMM - Anastasia Prigorodova, Veronica Aftor, Maria Tretiakova
Producer - Elena Tungusova
Director, Light & Sound Design - Andrii Krupnyk
Assistant to the Director - Veronica Aftor
Set Designer, Props - Irina Deryabina
Assistant to the Set Designer, Props - Olga Novakova
Production Manager - Anastasia Prigorodova
Stage Manager & Sound Engineer - Dmitrii Bezruchko
Scenic Construction Team - Egor Tokmakov & Ilya Bezruchko
Graphic Design - Grigorii Gorkovenko
Comms, PR, SMM - Anastasia Prigorodova, Veronica Aftor
Production Team:
“The Arsonists” was the very first production by The HorseRadish Theatre. It is based on the play by Swiss dramatist Max Frisch, written in 1953. The author himself described it paradoxically as a “didactic play without a moral.”
It tells the story of ordinary, peaceful people who go about their daily lives and only occasionally react to troubling news — while reading the paper or having a drink with friends at the bar.
Meanwhile, night after night, another house somewhere in the city goes up in flames. But as long as one remains hospitable and cautious, it will always be someone else’s house…
It tells the story of ordinary, peaceful people who go about their daily lives and only occasionally react to troubling news — while reading the paper or having a drink with friends at the bar.
Meanwhile, night after night, another house somewhere in the city goes up in flames. But as long as one remains hospitable and cautious, it will always be someone else’s house…
Premiered October 2023
Revived May 2024
Revived May 2024
The Arsonists
Producer - Elena Tungusova
Director, Light & Sound Design - Andrii Krupnyk
Assistant to the Director - Veronica Aftor
Set Designer, Props - Irina Deryabina
Assistant to the Set Designer, Props - Iryna Dmitrieva
Stage Manager & Sound Engineer - Dmitrii Bezruchko
Graphic Design - Grigorii Gorkovenko
Comms, PR, SMM - Veronica Aftor, Maria Tretiakova
Cast:
Biedermann – Sergey Shevchenko
Schmitz – Alexander Kulyashov
Babette – Elena Tungusova
Eisenring – Dmitro Umlev
Anna – Veronica Aftor
Police Officer - Michael Bezruchko
Chorus:
Egor Tokmakov
Anastasia Prigorodova
Anna Perminova
Ella Bezruchko
Michael Bezruchko
Biedermann – Sergey Shevchenko
Schmitz – Alexander Kulyashov
Babette – Elena Tungusova
Eisenring – Dmitro Umlev
Anna – Veronica Aftor
Police Officer - Michael Bezruchko
Chorus:
Egor Tokmakov
Anastasia Prigorodova
Anna Perminova
Ella Bezruchko
Michael Bezruchko
Production Team:
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Our Team
- Elena TungusovaProducer & ActressOriginally from Vladivostok.
She worked with the Vyazemsky People’s Theatre under the direction of Natalia Yakutina, the student sketch theatre Ampersand, and has participated in various theatre projects in Vancouver.
"I wanted Vancouver to have the opportunity to enjoy truly professional productions — with proper stage lighting, thoughtfully curated props and set design, and bold, unexpected directorial choices. I believe in having many theatres, in healthy competition, and in continuous professional growth."
Scenography:
The Arsonists — Babette
Number 13 - Pamela
Vassa - Vassa Zheleznova - Andrii KrupnykDirector & ActorOriginally from Odesa.
He graduated from the Boris Shchukin Theatre Institute. After completing his studies, he joined the troupe of Armen Dzhigarkhanyan’s theatre (now the Dzhigarkhanyan Progress Stage), where he worked both as an actor and a director. His productions there included Krechinsky’s Wedding, The Caretaker, Noah’s Ark at Eight, The Accompanist, among others. He also works in film, narrates audiobooks, and teaches in theatre studios.
"I would love to infect as many people as possible with my passion for the art of theatre. To do that, I’ll keep trying to cultivate a new ‘dangerous’ strain of Vancouver actors — highly contagious in the best sense — who bring the same serious, professional approach to theatre that was instilled in me during my own training and work on stage.”
Scenography:
The Arsonists — Director
Number 13 — Director & Richard
Vassa — Director
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Dear Friends,
Our theatre thrives thanks to the unwavering support of our friends — our sponsors.
People and organizations who love the arts, who care deeply about its growth, and who want to help bring it to the wider community!
With their support, we are able to join forces to create stunning productions in Vancouver, with professional actors and beautifully crafted sets — all for you.
That’s why we are excited to introduce one of our key champions:
Elena Tungusova
Producer, the driving force behind the dream of a professional theatre in Vancouver, a core part of THRT’s cultural DNA, and the organizer of production logistics, rehearsals, marketing, design, and HR. She is also one of the theatre’s leading performers.
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Message us! We would be happy to offer advertising opportunities for your logo across our platforms. We would be thrilled to build this friendship with you!
Email Us Our theatre thrives thanks to the unwavering support of our friends — our sponsors.
People and organizations who love the arts, who care deeply about its growth, and who want to help bring it to the wider community!
With their support, we are able to join forces to create stunning productions in Vancouver, with professional actors and beautifully crafted sets — all for you.
That’s why we are excited to introduce one of our key champions:
Elena Tungusova
Producer, the driving force behind the dream of a professional theatre in Vancouver, a core part of THRT’s cultural DNA, and the organizer of production logistics, rehearsals, marketing, design, and HR. She is also one of the theatre’s leading performers.
Irina Dmitrieva - Set Decorator, Costume Designer THRT, Realtor +1 (604) 773 8723
Alexander Zadorozhniy – Warehouse Manager THRT
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