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‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
The much-anticipated Queen biopic will be screened in its original English version in several cinemas across Kyiv. It’s a great chance to hear the real voice of Rami Malek, who plays the challenging role of the band’s lead singer Freddie Mercury. Malek did a great job, the critics say, channeling Mercury’s flamboyant rock-god brilliance as if born to it. ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ chronicles the band’s rise from its formation in 1970 to its legendary appearance at the Live Aid concert in 1985, covering its ups and downs and the tragedy of its most famous member.
Bohemian Rhapsody. Kyiv Cinema (19 Velyka Vasylkivska St.) Zhovten (26 Kostiantynivska St.) Multiplex (SkyMall, 2T Henerala Vatutina Ave.) Nov. 2-7. Hr 70-210. Check all the screenings in out Entertainment Guide on pages 12-13.
Kyiv International Blues Festival
The ninth Kyiv International Blues Festival features multiple performances by blues musicians from six countries around the world. The festival will start with a performance by the Neil Nolen Band from the United States, and proceed with music shows by Ukraine`s Konstantin Kolesnichenko Quartet, Eddie Martin and Double Tower, as well as the Keith Dunn International Band. The one-day music festival will hit the stage at Kyiv’s Cinema House on Nov. 10.
Kyiv International Blues Festival. Cinema House (6 Saksahanskoho St.) 6:30 p.m. Hr 250-600
“Burning Doors”
The internationally acknowledged play “Burning Doors,” which has made headlines around the globe, is finally coming to Kyiv. The play tells stories of three political prisoners of the repressive Russian state: One of them is Ukrainian director Oleg Sentsov, who is currently serving a 20-year sentence in Russia. The Belarus Free Theater, an experimental collective that is forbidden in its home country, will perform “Burning Doors” twice in Kyiv, on Nov. 6 and 7. The money raised from ticket sales will be donated to the families of Ukrainian political prisoners held in Russian jails.
“Burning Doors.” Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theater (3 Ivana Franka Sq.) Nov. 6, 7. 8 p.m. Hr 690-2,490
Teleman
The British Council, a UK culture and education center located in Kyiv, continues its music show series The Selector Live, which is aimed at bringing together British bands, singers and Djs and Ukrainian fans of various types of music. This time, they’re holding a music show by English band Teleman. Playing a mix of alternative rock and indie pop, the up-and-coming band will present their latest album “Family of Aliens,” which has been released this year. Stylish and atmospheric, the band’s music has been compared to an indie version of Franz Ferdinand’s explosive dance rhythms.
Teleman. Bel Étage (16A Shota Rustaveli St.) Nov. 10. 7 p.m. Hr 560-890
