About the show
A long-awaited return after two years!
Semyon Slepakov grew up in a family where humour was an integral part of life: sharp jokes, anecdotes, and funny stories were a constant presence. His father was from Rostov, his mother from Pyatigorsk, just like Semyon himself. However, his family roots extend further—to Ukraine: Odesa, Poltava, Kharkiv, and Chernobyl. Both of his grandfathers were economists and envisioned an academic career for their grandson.
However, during his school years, the future artist was far from the image of a diligent intellectual heir: he could break a desk or throw something at passers-by from a window.
Following family traditions, Slepakov wrote a PhD dissertation analysing the economic efficiency of the Caucasian Mineral Waters resorts compared to their French counterparts. However, academia did not bring him creative fulfilment. The desire to make people laugh took over. His first attempts at humour were far from successful. As he recalled: “My father advised me not to laugh until I had told the punchline.
And not to laugh alone—wait for others to laugh first.” This lesson stayed with Semyon for life.
True success came in the field of comedy: witty song lyrics, popular TV projects, millions of online views, scripts, and the production of iconic comedy series—Slepakov became one of the best in Russia.
But everything changed with the outbreak of war. Slepakov took a firm anti-war stance, which led to a ban on his work in Russia. Interestingly, in an old interview, he once joked about such a scenario: “Will they ban me? Cut off my hand? Which songs will they ban—only the funny ones or all of them? Will they forbid me to sing altogether? Well, then I’ll write books, poems, do stand-up. The main thing is to express myself and maintain a connection with people. The method of communication does not matter.”
That is exactly what happened. His concerts continue to sell out worldwide. For two years, Slepakov lived in Israel, but he has only now decided to return to the stage—and on a grand scale. Five concerts in five cities, almost completely sold out with minimal advertising—a clear sign that the audience remembers, loves, and awaits him.
His new programme will include everything: dialogue with the audience, jokes, songs, reflections on life, and stories of what has happened over the past two years. On stage stands a man labelled a “foreign agent” by Russian authorities, an Israeli citizen by passport and at heart, who continues to write, sing, film, and move forward.
These will be special evenings—filled with humour, warm interactions, and the important realisation that life goes on. For Semyon Slepakov and for his fans.
Age restriction: 18+
Valid physical photo ID is required
BOX A-F are designed foa a maximum of 4 people
Tickets include £1 venue restoration levy
