The Devil and Margarita is a musical based on Mikhail Bulgakov’s cult classic The Master and Margarita, in which the devil and his crew visit Stalinist Moscow. The novel is receiving renewed interest now that Russia is yet again totalitarian. The libretto adds a strong female character and turns up the novel’s humorous and decadent vibes. The devil (Prof. Voland) and his crew – the clownish cat Behemoth, the smug demon Asasello, and the deadly dashing Hella – arrive in Moscow in 1938. They wreak havoc, enjoy themselves, and, at Margarita’s behest, save a writer (the Master) from the loony bin.

Upcoming performances

September 2025 at Sprechwerk Hamburg

Selected songs at the Schreib:maschine festival. 15 September, 7pm. Ticket shop open!

November 2025 at Jazzschmiede Düsseldorf

Hear all the songs at the Jazzschmiede in Düsseldorf. Time and ticket link TBC – subscribe to keep up with the news!

Curious? Have a look at our synopsis/song list, or read the 10-page sample. And do email us with any thoughts or questions!