Pskov is a relatively small citywhich, however, has a developed infrastructure. So, for 200 thousand inhabitants, there are as many as three theaters that work and delight the audience with their performances. More theaters of Pskov are described in the article.
Pskov Drama Theater. A.S. Pushkin
This is the oldest theater in the city.It received its name in honor of the famous Russian poet, because the building of the theater was laid in the year of the 100th anniversary of his birth - in 1899. It was completed by 1906, and since then for more than a century the institution has been pleasing the inhabitants of Pskov.
Pushkin Theater (Pskov) in its history servedscene for many famous actors. So, among them can be called E. Karchagin-Aleksandrovskaya, E. Vitograna and many others, even such stars as F. Chaliapin and A. Duncan have even appeared here.
Note that the theater has received many awards, and in recent years, actors have performed in many theaters not only in Russia, but also abroad.
Repertoire
Drama Theater (Pskov) shows a lotvarious productions, including comedies, melodramas, dramas and even children's fairy tales, including those based on A.S. Pushkin. Among the most famous comedies are the "Clinical Case" and "The Man Doomed to Happiness," and among the dramas are the "Dance of Delhi" and "The Four Pictures of Love."
The staging "Clinical Case" is one of the mostloved by residents and guests of Pskov. She tells of a wealthy man, who suddenly fell upon trouble from all sides, both at work and in his personal life. As a result, the man had to surround himself with a halo of lies. About how he will get out, you can learn from the play.
The theater is trying to make your repertoireinteresting, so in the playbill you can see performances not only for lovers of the classics, but also modern performances. So, for example, the work of Vasily Sigarev “Ladybirds are returning to earth” can be attributed to them. This is a play about modern life on the outskirts of a large city, in a house next door to a cemetery. The gloomy atmosphere, however, does not depress, because it is here that the belief in the best lives - in the ladybirds.
Another modern play - Valentine's Day. It is a sad story about how fate sometimes turns around, and that we may end up with those who were not expected to be seen nearby.
Puppet show
Puppet Theater (Pskov) was also founded ratherlong. So, he has been working since 1964 for more than 50 years. During these years, the theater was directed by famous directors, for example, Alexander Veselov and Vladimir Miodushevsky. From the staff at the moment in the theater, there are 14 people, which is enough for both productions and maintenance of equipment.
Note that the theater often travels to other cities with tours, with all the equipment takes with it.
Repertoire
Despite the fact that other theaters of Pskov, tooshow performances for children, the popularity of the puppet from this does not decrease. And indeed, younger children are better perceived presentation with dolls. In order to watch the performances it was not boring, the institution offers more than 20 different productions, including such favorite performances by small audiences as By the Pike, Masha and the Bear, Gosling, Fly Tsokotuha, Red Riding Hood and many other children's fairy tales. It makes no sense to tell more about how good our folk tales are, because everyone has known and loved them since childhood. Works for children are always filled with good and moral, which teaches good, courage and friendship.
Puppet theater makes performances not only forchildren, in his repertoire there are performances for schoolchildren and adults, for example, "Faust" and "A Man Who Was Not." If everything is clear about the production of "Faust", then the second one deserves special attention. Surprisingly, in 2001 the Puppet Theater found an unpublished work by the famous writer Sergei Dovlatov, which he wrote specifically for this theater, for display to schoolchildren. Some time was spent preparing the play, and in 2003 a solemn premiere took place. Today the play is staged not only by the Pskov institution, but also by other theaters in the country.
Green Theater
Pskov theaters are not limited to traditional ones.So, the most interesting in this regard is the Green Theater (Pskov), which is located directly under the open sky. This is an amazing structure that resembles ancient Roman amphitheaters, but instead of the steps there are green hills on which are wooden benches painted in a pleasant light brown color. Below, in the recess, is a wooden stage.
It should be said that the theater has become a favoritea place of citizens not only on concert days, this pleasant place immediately became one of the new symbols of Pskov. Of course, it is difficult to call it a full-fledged theater in the traditional sense of the word. Usually in the Green Theater in the summer are celebrations and concerts, as well as film screenings. In winter, an outdoor facility does not work.
Ticket prices
Theaters in Pskov adhere to a certain pricing policy. So, due to the fact that the city is small, the prices for cultural events are quite reasonable.
The cost of admission to the theater. A.S.Pushkin usually ranges from 300 to 800 rubles, depending on the location. Viewing the play in the Puppet Theater will cost the parents of young viewers from 250 rubles. A variety of entertainment in the Green Theater is usually held free of charge.
Note that theaters change their schedule a bitand repertoire during the New Year holidays. So, in institutions working in the winter, you can watch children's New Year's performances, which are almost every day.
