“Chanel vs Rubinstein” theatre play in Berlin (Germany)
Ekaterina Varnava and Svetlana Ustinova together on stage for the first time in “Chanel vs Rubinstein” in Germany (Berlin)
The musical theatre production “Chanel vs Rubinstein” will premiere in Germany and Austria — a visually striking performance based on real historical events. For the first time, Ekaterina Varnava and Svetlana Ustinova share the stage, presenting a powerful story about iconic women of the 20th century.
At the heart of the play is the confrontation between two remarkable figures: Gabrielle Chanel and Ida Rubinstein. Their lives intertwine with the fate of Prince Dmitri Romanov, forming a layered narrative about love, ambition, and cultural influence.
Ekaterina Varnava portrays Ida Rubinstein — a legendary ballerina, muse of Sergei Diaghilev, and inspiration for Maurice Ravel’s “Boléro.” Svetlana Ustinova appears as Gabrielle Chanel — a fashion icon and creator of the iconic Chanel No. 5 fragrance.
The audience will experience key moments of the era:
— the creation of Chanel No. 5,
— the birth of the musical masterpiece “Boléro,”
— the dramatic clash of two powerful women,
— the fate of Prince Dmitri Romanov.
Dmitry Kondrashov also appears in the production. The play combines dialogue, music, and emotional scenes to create a vivid theatrical experience.
Playwright and director: Olga Khenkina
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes (no intermission)
The musical theatre production “Chanel vs Rubinstein” will premiere in Germany and Austria — a visually striking performance based on real historical events. For the first time, Ekaterina Varnava and Svetlana Ustinova share the stage, presenting a powerful story about iconic women of the 20th century.
At the heart of the play is the confrontation between two remarkable figures: Gabrielle Chanel and Ida Rubinstein. Their lives intertwine with the fate of Prince Dmitri Romanov, forming a layered narrative about love, ambition, and cultural influence.
Ekaterina Varnava portrays Ida Rubinstein — a legendary ballerina, muse of Sergei Diaghilev, and inspiration for Maurice Ravel’s “Boléro.” Svetlana Ustinova appears as Gabrielle Chanel — a fashion icon and creator of the iconic Chanel No. 5 fragrance.
The audience will experience key moments of the era:
— the creation of Chanel No. 5,
— the birth of the musical masterpiece “Boléro,”
— the dramatic clash of two powerful women,
— the fate of Prince Dmitri Romanov.
Dmitry Kondrashov also appears in the production. The play combines dialogue, music, and emotional scenes to create a vivid theatrical experience.
Playwright and director: Olga Khenkina
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes (no intermission)
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| Date: | 19.05.2026 |
| Time: | 19:30 |
| Venue: | Theater im Delphi |
| Address: | Gustav-Adolf-Straße 2, 13086 Berlin |
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