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Tyga
It’s a rarity when foreign musicians of such high-level success come to perform in Ukraine at the peak of their career. U.S. rapper Tyga quickly rose to success in the late 2000s. In the next years, he collaborated with top hip-hop figures including Kanye West, Rick Ross and The Game, and received his first Grammy nomination. After a short crisis, Tyga is riding his second wave of global popularity. His comeback single “Taste,” featuring fellow rapper Offset, topped charts after its release last year. Tyga’s latest album, “Legendary,” released in June, has been a hit that peaked at 17th on the Billboard 200, a chart ranking the most popular U.S. albums.
Tyga. Stereo Plaza (119 Lobanovskyi Ave.) Dec. 7. 8 p.m. Hr 1,249-2,199
(Courtesy)
‘Downton Abbey’
A historical drama about the Crawleys, a wealthy British family that owns a large estate – Downton in the English countryside – will be screened in Kyiv in English on Dec. 10. The new film is a sequel to the iconic 2010-2015 TV series under the same name. The film is also written by British novelist Julian Fellowes, the “Downton Abbey” TV series creator. Set in 1927, the film shows the Crawley family getting ready for a royal visit by the King and Queen of England. Directed by U.S. Michael Engler, the film stars British actors Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter and Maggie Smith, U.S. actress Elizabeth McGovern and more. Since its release in September, “Downton Abbey” has already grossed a total of over $186 million. The film received mostly favourable reviews from critics, who call the plot “brilliant” and “surprising.”
“Downton Abbey.” Multiplex (Lavina Mall, Tsum, SkyMall, Prospect, Atmosphere, Komod). Dec. 10. 7 p.m. Hr 95-395
(Alex Dobrev)
Alyona Alyona
The award-winning rapper, whose acclaim extends far beyond the Ukrainian border, is giving her second solo music show in Kyiv. Following the success of her debut album “Pushka” (“Gun”), the artist just dropped another release, mini-album “V Hati Ma” (“Mom in the House”). Famous for her confident flow and deep, genuine lyrics, Alyona Alyona has been recently praised for growing musically and creatively. Local critics called the rapper’s new album a more mature version of her music, in which Alyona Alyona weighs her popularity and wonders about her future. The upcoming show promises contagiously explosive energy that has become the rapper’s calling card.
Alyona Alyona. HC Hall (1 Vysvolyteliv Ave.) Dec. 6. 8 p.m. Hr 449
(National Theater Live)
‘Present Laughter’
The latest revival of “Present Laughter,” a legendary British comedic play written by Noël Coward, will be screened in English at Kyiv’s Cinema City. The play tells a story of a successful comic actor Garry Essendine and his preparation for a tour in Africa. Essendine, who is about to fall into a midlife crisis, tries to cope with his wife and his secretary, as well as everyone around him, and deal with rumours that threaten to hurt his career. The play stars Irish actor Andrew Scott – known for the role of Jim Moriarty in the BBC series “Sherlock” – as Essendine. Critics call the play “fantastic,” praise Scott’s performance and promise some good laughs.
“Present Laughter.” Cinema City (Ocean Plaza shopping mall, 176 Antonovycha St.) Dec. 10. 7:40 p.m. Hr 170
