"Wheel" (theater, Tolyatti): repertoire, features, actors and reviews

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"Wheel" is a theater (Tolyatti), which began its career at the end of the 20th century. He aims to engage in an active dialogue with viewers of all ages through art. His repertoire includes performances for both adults and children.

History of the theater

"Wheel" is a theater (Togliatti), which has existed since 1988. They were entrusted with the People's Artist of the USSR Gleb Drozdov to assemble the team and take over the leadership. He had students who were ready to follow their teacher to the ends of the world, and they formed the basis of the troupe. Four artists from those who came with G. Drozdov to Togliatti are still serving in the "Wheel". The city administration provided the troupe with a building for work, supported financially and provided the artists with housing.

It took Gleb Drozdov less than a year to create the theatre. This is a record time.

The troupe almost immediately began touring not only in the Soviet Union, but also in other countries. Everywhere the artists were very well received.

Gleb died in 2000Drozdov. His departure was an irreparable loss for the team. A year after this tragic event, the "Wheel" theater was named after him.

In 2002, A. Morozov took the place of the chief director. This is a representative of a famous dynasty of artists.

"Wheel" is a theater (Togliatti), which has its own characteristics. The actors here serve on a contract basis. The team is independent in financial and economic activities. This model of work has not been used in our country before. "Wheel" is a pioneer.

For almost 30 years of the theater's existence, about two hundred performances have been staged on its stage.

Performances for adults

Various repertoire offers guests and residents of the city theater "Wheel" (Togliatti). Its poster presents performances for adults and children. Here are classical plays, good old fairy tales, on which more than one generation grew up, and works by modern playwrights.

In 2017, the theater offers the following productions to adult audiences:

• "Mexican".
• "Holy monsters".
• "Love and doves".
• "Red Wine of Victory".
• "Josephine and Napoleon".
• "Profitable place".
• "A Midsummer Night's Dream".
• "Sailors, women and trouble".
• "Lady's visit" and others.

Children's repertoire

As mentioned above, performances not only for adult audiences include the theater "Wheel" (Tolyatti) in its repertoire. The poster offers interesting, instructive, bright, funny and kind fairy tales for boys and girls.

This season, young viewers can watch the following performances here:

• "Mother Blizzard".
• "Snow Maiden".
• "Old Man Hottabych".
• "Ivan the Seventh".
• "Secrets of the Treasure Map" and others.

Troup

The troupe here is small. But all the artists are talented and professional, they are able to play any role. Experienced stage masters and promising young people serve in the team.

Actors of the theater "Wheel" (Togliatti):

• Evgeny Knyazev.
• Elena Dobrusina.
• Yan Novikov.
• Olga Shkryl.
• Viktor Dmitriev.
• Galina Zlobina.
• Oleg Pogorelets.
• Olga Volskaya and other artists.

Projects

Recently several different projects are carried out by "Wheel". Theater (Tolyatti) organizes tours, literary lounges and fan club meetings.

"Behind the scenes world".

As part of this project, an excursion is organized for schoolchildren. First, they are introduced to the theater museum. Then they leadbackstage, where they can see how the scenery is assembled, how props are created, how stage costumes are sewn. The children are shown the wardrobe and dressing rooms.

"Literary Lounge".

The project is an evening of meetings where the audience can communicate with the actors and directors of the theater. The first ones have the opportunity to ask questions of interest, share their impressions about the performances and the work of artists. The directors tell the public about a new idea. Actors show sketches of experimental productions.

Project "League Premier".

This is a theater club. Its purpose is to create a discussion space for permanent viewers, where they could share their impressions with each other. And also here people are given the opportunity to try their hand at creativity.

Every year the members of the "League Premier" under the guidance of one of the directors of the theater prepare a performance, where they act as artists.

Purchasing tickets

The theater offers the audience several ways to buy tickets:

1. Online.
2. At the box office.
3. Book your seats by phone.

The first one is the most convenient. You can buy a ticket at any time and without leaving your home. The layout of the hall, which is presented in this article, will help you choose the right places. If you make a purchase on an Internet resource, the link to which is given on the official website of the theater, then during the ordering process you will need to choose one of three payment methods. Tickets can bebook with their subsequent redemption at the box office. If within two days the reservation is not paid, it is automatically canceled.

For those living in remote areas of the city, courier delivery is provided.

You can pay for your order via the Internet using a bank card. In this case, the ticket form will be sent to the viewer by e-mail.

For those who prefer the second way of buying tickets, the box office of the "Koleso" theater (Togliatti) is open every day from 10:00 am to 20:00 pm.

Preferential categories of citizens can watch performances for 50% of the cost. Those who are eligible for a discount include: liquidators of the Chernobyl accident, WWII veterans, disabled people and combatants in Chechnya and Afghanistan, large families, honored teachers, cultural workers, Heroes of Russia and the USSR.

You can get a reduced ticket only at the box office. To do this, the viewer must present the relevant documents. Discounts are not available when buying online or by courier.

And you can also visit the theater "Wheel" (Tolyatti) with a group. The phone number of the cash desk for collective applications can be found on the official website or in city directories.

Reviews

Viewers' opinions about the theater can be found different. Someone really likes the same production, and someone is not enthusiastic about it.

The main advantage of the public notes the fact that tickets to the theater "Wheel" (Tolyatti) are inexpensive.

Among the advantages, visitors note the following: beautiful costumes, excellent actinggame, communication of artists with the audience, wonderful scenery.

Performances that caused both positive and negative emotions in the audience:

• "Love and doves".
• "Sailors, women and trouble".
• "Bravo Laurencia".

Many people write that the comedy "Sailors, Women and Trouble" is very funny and uplifting. But there are those who did not like this production. The main reason is that a lot of swearing and quarrels are shown there.

About the play "Bravo, Laurencia" some visitors write that it is interesting and vital, while others - that the plot is cheap and vulgar, like in a bad series.

The production of "Love and Doves" delights many viewers. But there are a lot of negative reviews about him. Those who did not like the performance say that they were disappointed, because the theater did not bring any of its own zest and its own reading to this work, everything was taken like a blueprint from the film of the same name. And another minus is that the characters sing ditties with a hint of swear words, this makes one doubt the good taste of the director.

Location

In the central part of the city is the theater "Wheel". Address: Tolyatti, Leningradskaya street, house No. 31. You can get to it by public transport. Nearest stops: "Koleso Theatre", "TSU", "Svetlana Shop".

If you go from the side of the railway station, it is better to take the shuttletaxi number 310. You should get off at the stop "TGU".

From the Central bus station to the theater can be reached on foot. You need to go straight down Rodina Street, and then turn onto the street. Leningradskaya. She will be on the right side. The journey will take about 15 minutes.

Three fixed-route taxis go from the Avtozavodsky bus station. Two of them - No. 314 and 96 will be taken to the stop "Theatre Wheel". The one with the number 328 goes to the stop. "Svetlana Shop".

From the railway station "Zhigulevskoye More" to the theater there is a bus number 40. If you ride it, you will need to get off at the stop "Shop Svetlana".