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Performance
CHANEL
STRAVINSKY
The schedule for the new 2026–2027 theatre season will be available on the website soon.
«A Love Story That Paris Kept Silent About»
Paris, 1940. Theater of the Champs-Élysées.
As the familiar world crumbles beyond the walls, in an empty hall saturated with the echo of music and the premonition of war, two legends meet: Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel and Igor Stravinsky. This night will become the starting point for exploring passion, genius, and human vulnerability.
Inspired by real events, the performance is not simply a biography, but an intense dialogue between icons of the twentieth century. Through witty exchanges and emotional clashes, their complex relationship is revealed—their inner conflicts and the agonizing search for inspiration amid the chaos of the era.
In this story, ghosts of the past appear: Sergei Diaghilev, creator of the "Russian Seasons," and the mysterious Watchman, whose practical wisdom becomes an unexpected counterpoint to the drama of these great creators.
References to the scandalous "Rite of Spring," interwoven with the aesthetics of Chanel fashion, create a powerful emotional backdrop. Here the set design breathes with music, and each gesture and word of the characters sound like a note in the score.
will stay with you for a long time
Join us to witness this powerful story of passion, music, and the human soul.
— Stravinsky — a performance that
Chanel
«A Love Story That Paris Kept Silent About»
Paris, 1940.
Theater of the Champs-Élysées.
Theater of the Champs-Élysées.
As the familiar world crumbles beyond the walls, in an empty hall saturated with the echo of music and the premonition of war, two legends meet: Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel and Igor Stravinsky. This night will become the starting point for exploring passion, genius, and human vulnerability.
Inspired by real events, the performance is not simply a biography, but an intense dialogue between icons of the twentieth century. Through witty exchanges and emotional clashes, their complex relationship is revealed—their inner conflicts and the agonizing search for inspiration amid the chaos of the era.
In this story, ghosts of the past appear: Sergei Diaghilev, creator of the "Russian Seasons," and the mysterious Watchman, whose practical wisdom becomes an unexpected counterpoint to the drama of these great creators.
References to the scandalous "Rite of Spring," interwoven with the aesthetics of Chanel fashion, create a powerful emotional backdrop. Here the set design breathes with music, and each gesture and word of the characters sound like a note in the score.
a performance that will stay with you for a long time
Join us to witness this powerful
story of passion, music,
and the human soul.
story of passion, music,
and the human soul.
Chanel
Stravinsky
Why This Is More Than a Performance
Authenticity and Freedom
The performance masterfully combines real facts from the lives of Chanel and Stravinsky with fictional dialogues, creating a captivating drama.
Emotional Depth
From biting humor to piercing monologues—the performance reveals human weaknesses and the power of creativity.
Visual Aesthetics
Set design inspired by Chanel fashion and Stravinsky’s musical avant-garde immerses viewers in a world of art and passion.
Musical Accompaniment
Fragments of the "Rite of Spring" and lyrical motifs underscore the drama and beauty of the performance.
Why This Is More Than a Performance
Authenticity and Freedom
The performance masterfully combines real facts from the lives of Chanel and Stravinsky with fictional dialogues, creating a captivating drama.
Emotional Depth
From biting humor to piercing monologues—the performance reveals human weaknesses and the power of creativity.
Visual Aesthetics
Set design inspired by Chanel fashion and Stravinsky's musical avant-garde immerses viewers in a world of art and passion.
Musical Accompaniment
Fragments of the "Rite of Spring" and lyrical motifs underscore the drama and beauty of the performance.
The Creators
Tata Khachatrian
Founder & CEO of TATA Entertainment
Lead actress
Lead actress
Lead actor
Executive Producer
In 2009, he entered Gerasimov University of Cinematography, and in 2016, he completed his directorial master’s degree at Moscow Art Theatre named after A.P. Chekhov (workshops of Viktor Ryzhakov and Valery Fokin).
His works have become laureates and nominees of the National Theater Award "Golden Mask," participated in the "Russian Case" program, and in international festivals in Finland, Poland, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Estonia, and South Korea. Batalov’s performances have been staged at the Theater of Nations, Meyerhold Center, Theater. doc, and Ermolova Theater.
Among his works are: "(Not) Ideal Che" (2022), "Mama" (Budapest, 2024), "Obedience" (Theater of Nations, 2021), "Brinner" (2020), "How Estonian Hippies Destroyed the Soviet Union" (Meyerhold Center, 2019), "Polonso System Car" (Theater of Nations, 2017), "Mirror of Carlos Santos," "Void" (2016), "Two in Your House," and "Uzbek" (Theater.doc).
His works have become laureates and nominees of the National Theater Award "Golden Mask," participated in the "Russian Case" program, and in international festivals in Finland, Poland, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Estonia, and South Korea. Batalov’s performances have been staged at the Theater of Nations, Meyerhold Center, Theater. doc, and Ermolova Theater.
Among his works are: "(Not) Ideal Che" (2022), "Mama" (Budapest, 2024), "Obedience" (Theater of Nations, 2021), "Brinner" (2020), "How Estonian Hippies Destroyed the Soviet Union" (Meyerhold Center, 2019), "Polonso System Car" (Theater of Nations, 2017), "Mirror of Carlos Santos," "Void" (2016), "Two in Your House," and "Uzbek" (Theater.doc).
She graduated from Russia’s oldest and largest performing arts university, the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS) in Moscow. From an early age, she performed at the St. Petersburg Theatre of Musical Comedy and the Mariinsky Theatre.
She later founded her own production company, where she leads the development and production of independent projects as a creative producer.
Her play “Shagane. The Poet’s Secret” is the result of extensive archival research and personal meetings with the living relatives of Shagane Talyaan — an Armenian teacher who inspired a cycle of love poems by Sergey Yesenin, one of Russia’s most celebrated lyrical poets. Their brief but significant encounter became part of literary history, immortalized in Yesenin’s work.
The production has been recognized with three national cultural awards for its contribution to preserving literary heritage and continues to play to sold-out audiences.
In February 2026, Tata premiered “Chanel No. Stravinsky”, a story about the relationship between two iconic figures — Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky. Tata performs the role of Chanel herself. The piece explores the emotional and personal cost a woman pays for the power to reshape culture and influence the world.
Today, Tata combines her work as a producer and actress, developing international projects across theatre and film.
She later founded her own production company, where she leads the development and production of independent projects as a creative producer.
Her play “Shagane. The Poet’s Secret” is the result of extensive archival research and personal meetings with the living relatives of Shagane Talyaan — an Armenian teacher who inspired a cycle of love poems by Sergey Yesenin, one of Russia’s most celebrated lyrical poets. Their brief but significant encounter became part of literary history, immortalized in Yesenin’s work.
The production has been recognized with three national cultural awards for its contribution to preserving literary heritage and continues to play to sold-out audiences.
In February 2026, Tata premiered “Chanel No. Stravinsky”, a story about the relationship between two iconic figures — Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky. Tata performs the role of Chanel herself. The piece explores the emotional and personal cost a woman pays for the power to reshape culture and influence the world.
Today, Tata combines her work as a producer and actress, developing international projects across theatre and film.
Director
Talgat Batalov
Artem Tkachenko
After entering Shchepkin Theater School and working several years in theater, he chose to focus on cinema. His first major work was the series "Philips Bay" with Konstantin Khabensky in the lead role. Wide popularity and recognition came to him with the work "The Swordsman" directed by Philipp Yankovsky, where Artem played the lead role.
Behind him are works at Ermolova Theater, Gogol Center, and more than 130 film roles. Despite this, he continues to participate in new theatrical performances and films, delighting audiences with his creativity.
Behind him are works at Ermolova Theater, Gogol Center, and more than 130 film roles. Despite this, he continues to participate in new theatrical performances and films, delighting audiences with his creativity.
The Creators
Talgat Batalov
Director
In 2009, he entered Gerasimov University of Cinematography, and in 2016, he completed his directorial master's degree at Moscow Art Theatre named after A.P. Chekhov (workshops of Viktor Ryzhakov and Valery Fokin).
His works have become laureates and nominees of the National Theater Award "Golden Mask," participated in the "Russian Case" program, and in international festivals in Finland, Poland, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Estonia, and South Korea. Batalov's performances have been staged at the Theater of Nations, Meyerhold Center, Theater.doc, and Ermolova Theater.
Among his works are: "(Not) Ideal Che" (2022), "Mama" (Budapest, 2024), "Obedience" (Theater of Nations, 2021), "Brinner" (2020), "How Estonian Hippies Destroyed the Soviet Union" (Meyerhold Center, 2019), "Polonso System Car" (Theater of Nations, 2017), "Mirror of Carlos Santos," "Void" (2016), "Two in Your House," and "Uzbek" (Theater.doc).
His works have become laureates and nominees of the National Theater Award "Golden Mask," participated in the "Russian Case" program, and in international festivals in Finland, Poland, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Estonia, and South Korea. Batalov's performances have been staged at the Theater of Nations, Meyerhold Center, Theater.doc, and Ermolova Theater.
Among his works are: "(Not) Ideal Che" (2022), "Mama" (Budapest, 2024), "Obedience" (Theater of Nations, 2021), "Brinner" (2020), "How Estonian Hippies Destroyed the Soviet Union" (Meyerhold Center, 2019), "Polonso System Car" (Theater of Nations, 2017), "Mirror of Carlos Santos," "Void" (2016), "Two in Your House," and "Uzbek" (Theater.doc).
Tata Khachatrian
Executive Producer
Founder & CEO of TATA Entertainment
Lead actress
Lead actress
She graduated from Russia’s oldest and largest performing arts university, the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS) in Moscow. From an early age, she performed at the St. Petersburg Theatre of Musical Comedy and the Mariinsky Theatre.
She later founded her own production company, where she leads the development and production of independent projects as a creative producer.
Her play “Shagane. The Poet’s Secret” is the result of extensive archival research and personal meetings with the living relatives of Shagane Talyaan — an Armenian teacher who inspired a cycle of love poems by Sergey Yesenin, one of Russia’s most celebrated lyrical poets. Their brief but significant encounter became part of literary history, immortalized in Yesenin’s work.
The production has been recognized with three national cultural awards for its contribution to preserving literary heritage and continues to play to sold-out audiences.
In February 2026, Tata premiered “Chanel No. Stravinsky”, a story about the relationship between two iconic figures — Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky. Tata performs the role of Chanel herself. The piece explores the emotional and personal cost a woman pays for the power to reshape culture and influence the world.
Today, Tata combines her work as a producer and actress, developing international projects across theatre and film.
She later founded her own production company, where she leads the development and production of independent projects as a creative producer.
Her play “Shagane. The Poet’s Secret” is the result of extensive archival research and personal meetings with the living relatives of Shagane Talyaan — an Armenian teacher who inspired a cycle of love poems by Sergey Yesenin, one of Russia’s most celebrated lyrical poets. Their brief but significant encounter became part of literary history, immortalized in Yesenin’s work.
The production has been recognized with three national cultural awards for its contribution to preserving literary heritage and continues to play to sold-out audiences.
In February 2026, Tata premiered “Chanel No. Stravinsky”, a story about the relationship between two iconic figures — Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky. Tata performs the role of Chanel herself. The piece explores the emotional and personal cost a woman pays for the power to reshape culture and influence the world.
Today, Tata combines her work as a producer and actress, developing international projects across theatre and film.
Artem Tkachenko
After entering Shchepkin Theater School and working several years in theater, he chose to focus on cinema. His first major work was the series "Philips Bay" with Konstantin Khabensky in the lead role. Wide popularity and recognition came to him with the work "The Swordsman" directed by Philipp Yankovsky, where Artem played the lead role.
Behind him are works at Ermolova Theater, Gogol Center, and more than 130 film roles. Despite this, he continues to participate in new theatrical performances and films, delighting audiences with his creativity.
Behind him are works at Ermolova Theater, Gogol Center, and more than 130 film roles. Despite this, he continues to participate in new theatrical performances and films, delighting audiences with his creativity.
Lead actor
Project team
Playwright
Maria Shpilberg
Set Designer
Mikhail Gerber
Lighting Designer
Narek Tumanyan
Video Artist
Dmitry Sobolev
Composer
Pavel Polyakov
Sound Design
Daniil Dovletov
Choreographer
Nikita Belykh
Make-up Artist
Tatyana Sorokina
Technical Director
Mikhail Fateev
Assistant Director
Irina Shegay
Executive Producer's Assistants
Maria Mitina
Chanel Costume Designer
Yulia Yanina, YANINA Couture Fashion House
Men's Costume Designer
Giorgi Mestvirishvili, AMANTI DEI COSTUMI Atelier
Chanel Jewelry
Ekaterina Kostrigna Jewelry House
Website Design and Development
Valeriy Ivanov
Poster Design
Trailer Cola
Photographer
Kristina Soldatova
Special Thanks to
Sergey Makarov
Perfomance schedule
The schedule for the new 2026–2027 theatre season will be available on the website soon
Performance schedule
The schedule for the new 2026–2027 theatre season will be available on the website soon
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