Zelensky, Trump and Putin may all have done a U-turn on elections in Ukraine

Whether Caligula or Macbeth, abuse of power is a constant theme in history,

says Mr Urivsky

Such a ... A long campaign would tear the country apart.”

the source argues

They will use opinion leaders, soldiers and the opposition to do their bidding.”

An election campaign would let the Russians turn up their influence campaign

But you can’t do theatre without thinking about politics, war or the people watching.”

He had wanted to stage “Midsummer Night’s Dream”, a comedy, he says