Pavel Derevyanko: “I start any role with myself”

His element is transformation and reincarnation. An actor of phenomenal talent, he can play everything – a children’s fairy tale, a tragicomedy, and even a telephone book … On May 11, Pavel Derevyanko * plays Tiny Tsakhes in a new play by the Theater. Moscow City Council directed by Nina Chusova. At our request, Pavel leafs through an album with personal photos and comments on the most important.

Pavel Derevyanko 30 years. Winner of the Moscow Debuts festival, the Chaika theater award, and the Triumph youth award. Plays in the performances “Viy” (April 19, 20, A. S. Pushkin Theatre) and “Little Tsakhes” (premiere May 11, Mossovet Theatre). On April 26, Roman Kachanov’s film “Tumbler” is released, in which Pavel has the main role.

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“The question, I confess, is not very simple. I think I am still me, Pavel Derevyanko. A certain substance with a head, with teeth, with a nose. There are arms, legs, the rest of the body is available. Sometimes some flashes of brain activity are observed. Character. I am an impulsive person, easily carried away and burned. And, unfortunately, just as quickly disappointed. But there are things that I hope will always be valuable to me. First of all, decency. In my opinion, the greatest pleasure is to meet people who are close to you in spirit, talented. This pleases the most. And some other victories over yourself are also very pleasing.

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