Drunkle Vanya

See it if You enjoy non-traditional takes on the classics. You want a fun night out. You enjoy immersive staging.

Don't see it if You want to see a traditional version of Uncle Vanya. You hate drinking games. You don't like immersive productions.

Also While the show has "Drunk" as part of its title, it can be enjoyed w/ or w/out drinking. There's no obligation to take the shot if you're chosen as a winner. The cast will take the drink for you. There are no minimums at the lounge (yay!), thought the drinks & food are both very good. As with all immersive shows: go with it!!-Talk to the cast, go up on stage if selected, & have fun!!... Read more Read less

See it if you think putting Uncle Vanya in a blender with Cards Against Humanity = a fun night out with friends. Audience participation encouraged.

Don't see it if you're in AA. Or need to be. The vodka flows freely, as does the Smirnoff's, the Michelob (no idea), etc. etc.

See it if you enjoy Chekhov plays and Russian melodrama generally, parodies, drinking alcohol or humor about drinking even if you don't drink alcohol

Don't see it if you are offended or displeased by modern parody of a Russian classic, raunchy actions or jokes, or audience drinking participation and games

See it if You like new takes on classic Russian novels. Includes games and drinking.

Don't see it if You like your classics as you read them

See it if you're a fan of Drunk Shakespeare; you find Chekhov valuable, but overserious and rather interesting; you want vodka with your bleak plays.

Don't see it if You don't like cursing and drinking, or if you're looking for a straight translation of Chekhov.

Also Great value for a night out! If you don't like the playwright (or the play), you may still enjoy this modern language version, well-acted and funny. It's staged in a living room, and you sit inside it drinking vodka and Baltika and the occasional Smirnoff Ice (which I think should be removed/replaced :P).

Almost excellent, but it's a little slow, despite being condensed. There is a 'Cards Against Humanity' element that is pretty amusing, and works better than expected, but it breaks the flow of the show a little too much for my taste.... Read more Read less

See it if you like interactive theater or you were a huge fan of Drunk Shakespeare and want something similar.

Don't see it if there's anything you didn't like about Drunk Shakespeare. To me, this is just a less successful version of that.

Also Not to take anything away from the acting - I feel like that was good, it's the concept I have an issue with. Feels like a knockoff. Like this is what you see when you can't get a ticket to Drunk Shakespeare.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see another production from the creators of Drunk Shakespeare, this time with Leo Tolstoy's Unkle Vanya, one of the most boring

Don't see it if you don't like interactive theater.

Also It was a disappointment compared to "Drunk Shakespeare". The story was dull, the characters seemed lost, there was no continuity, I didn't believe the story. The play is in a bar, it reminded me of high school productions.
I bought the VIP seats and we had different tasting of tapas, not tasty.
They wanted to cover the story, interact, be funny, and at the end it was nonsense and without and ending.... Read more Read less

See it if you want a unique experience full of profanity, booze, ample interaction, and the required chugging of cheap white-girl drinks.

Don't see it if you don't approve of alcohol, don't like parties, don't like fun, are determined that Chekhov must be stuffy, or are a boring individual.

Also I've never liked Chekhov. This show fixed that. This show also made me chug a Smirnoff Ice, scream and sing at the top of my lungs with an exuberant cast and a room full of strangers with names like "Dick Fingers" and "Double Penetration." An incredibly fun night. I've got friends visiting soon that wanted to see something off the wall while they're up here. This is definitely that show. I can't recommend it enough.... Read more Read less

See it if you like to eat and drink while being entertained. Being part of the show in an intimate setting.

Don't see it if you want to just sit and watch and not interact.

See it if you are familiar with Chekhov and want to eat good food with drink in a casual setting

Don't see it if you are looking for traditional theater and dislike audience participation

See it if you like comedies

Don't see it if you don't like comedies

See it if Like clever, entertaining, immersive theater - with an improvisational twist, where the audience is "safe" in an intimate environment.

Don't see it if You only like Chekhov done "straight."

See it if you are familiar with Uncle Vanya and want to see a fresh take on the material; you enjoy raunchy humor

Don't see it if you only enjoy standard, linear works; you cannot stand audience participation

See it if you don't mind profanity, like interactive shows, liked Drunk Shakespeare

Don't see it if you get offended easily, don't like or understand Cards Against Humanity

See it if to experience chamber type entertainment infused with vodka, like to experience something offbeat and are of younger generation

Don't see it if you expect traditional play, dont like participatory performances, are not young at heart. open to new wacky encounter

See it if ..you like Cards Against Humanity ..you like drinking games ..you want to eat, drink and see a show at the same time

Don't see it if ..you want to see Chekhov ..don't like to be destructed by the music from the restaurant downstairs

See it if You like Chekhov and/or drinking. :)

Don't see it if You find Chekhov deadly boring, or don't want a small, immersive show w some audience participation.

See it if You like Cards Against Humanity, modern parodies of classic plays and chanting while ppl drink. This was so much fun. I want to go again.

Don't see it if You don't like frivolity, audience participation, raucous laughter or reckless drinking. Good times, folks.

See it if You enjoy seeing fun interpretations of Russian classics with a side of vodka infusions.

Don't see it if You don't like interpretations of the classics. Or if you don't drink.

See it if Looking for a fun night, while not so concerned with the quality of the show itself. Or if you're a fan of Drunk Shakespeare.

Don't see it if You're looking for classic Chekhov or don't like interacting with a show.

Also I loved Drunk Shakespeare, and while Drunkle Vanya is set up similarly, I did not enjoy it as much. There's a Cards Against Humanity element that is a fun approach and I enjoyed some of the modern takes on the script. But ultimately it felt like two different shows: a fun take on Uncle Vanya and an improv show/game. I didn't find the elements worked together. The cast are all great, but Waffles was probably my favorite.... Read more Read less

See it if You're a Chekhov fan, or if you love to participate in the show! It's a delightful night of booze, Vanya and Cards Against Humanity.

Don't see it if You don't drink, or if you've find base humor offensive. It's not for the faint of heart, but it's a wonderful show, skillfully performed.

See it if You enjoy a fun time and a hilarious new take on a new classic

Don't see it if You want purely serious theatre, or hate Cards Against Humanity

See it if You like very modernized versions of old classics, complete with modern references, and in this case, a little cards against humanity!

Don't see it if You don't like audience participation, rowdy/ boisterous theater, theater in the round with the actors right in front/ walking right by you.

See it if Enjoy Russian vodka, bar scenes, theater All wrapped up in a lounge.Story line was OK but atmosphere, being part of the show was pure fun.

Don't see it if You're expecting typical theater.this is cozy lounge with comfy seating, drinks, food with actors at your feet.Interactive

See it if You just want to get together with friends and have some drinks and not care about any performance.

Don't see it if You intend on seeing something of a play other than just people running around and drinking.