Theatres for children in St. Petersburg: addresses, performances, photos and reviews

2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25

Theaters for children in St. Petersburg are presented in a wide range. There are virtual, puppet, original projects, as well as classical institutions. To make it easier for residents and guests of the city to navigate this list, consider the most popular children's theaters, their features and addresses.

Skazkin Dom

The Museum-Theater for Children in St. Petersburg is located in Alexander Park, not far from the Leningrad Zoo, and has been operating since 2009. It hosts interactive performances for the age group from one to twelve years old. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. At performances, children become active participants in the ongoing action, while groups are formed by age. Little spectators can hide from the gray wolf together with the playful three piglets, bake holiday pies with a rabbit, save Kolobok from the insidious Fox and play with other inhabitants of the fairy-tale land.

Two main venues are used for performances:

1. "Glade of fairy tales" is a gamethe space in which the characters of Russian folklore live. Spectators will see a magical river near the Mermaid Bridge, will be able to get into Koshchei's palace through Baba Yaga's stove, and talk to Santa Claus in the room of crooked mirrors. Also, the guys will visit the mouse house and take a walk near the oak near Lukomorye.
2. "Fairytale City". Heroes of European and author's stories live and entertain the audience here. Young viewers will meet the storyteller Ole Lukoye, Little Red Riding Hood, three piglets and Puss in Boots, visit magical places in the form of a fairy house and a fairy-tale palace.

In the Fairytale House you can celebrate a child's birthday, arrange another children's holiday, a private performance format is possible (individual program without the presence of other guests).

Be Happy

The playbill of the theater in St. Petersburg for children says that the following events can be organized here:

• Watch interactive and puppet shows.
• Show bubbles.
• Children's quests.
• Christmas performances.
• Paper and science shows.
• Children's birthdays and celebrations.
• Organization of graduations.
• Photo sessions.
• A holiday order for departure is provided.

Address: St. Petersburg, Ushinsky street, 4/3.

"Theater on the Neva" for children (St. Petersburg)

The first performance at the State Children's Drama Theater took place in 1987. In 1991, he received a special status and his own stage for performances at 600human. Plays and dramatizations for many performances are written by the artistic director of the theater Tatyana Savenkova (Honored Art Worker of the Russian Federation). The repertoire is dominated by kind and beloved stories: "Mowgli", "Twelve Months", "Geese-Swans", "The Tale of Tsar S altan". Performances are designed for an age group of two years and older.

As parents note in their reviews, the "Theater on the Neva" for children in St. Petersburg is an opportunity to touch the beautiful art. Performances are held in a language understandable to young viewers. And the triumph of good over evil in all performances allows you to develop positive thinking.

Mitten Museum

In fact, this institution is a colorful art space, which presents an unusual collection of gloves and mittens, ranging from ancient samples and knightly armor to uniforms for various professions. An additional atmosphere is created by live decorative birds. Exhibition halls are made in the style of European interactive museums such as "kidsfriend".

Various excursions, master classes, seasonal programs are held here. Part of the proceeds goes to help orphans in the Leningrad region. In 2014, the museum opened a small theater for children from one year old in St. Petersburg with 50 seats. In addition, here you can order a themed holiday program (address: 87, Moika River Embankment).

Moonlight

This shadow theater for children in St. Petersburg was opened in 2013. Here, mainly productions based on Kipling and other popular authors are practiced. Age limit - from two years. Young viewers will enjoy the original choreography of the troupe, pantomime and acting skills. The theater also offers the organization of performances and master classes according to a personal script on order (for various children's celebrations).

Mystic Territory

This theater for children in St. Petersburg is a kind of "House of Fear". In it, visitors are invited to become participants in interactive productions of various scary stories. In addition, the program provides for a game of mystical hide and seek, the organization of children's celebrations according to one of the selected programs. The presentation formats are divided into three age groups: from 9, 12 and 14 years old. The average duration of the performance is about 15 minutes, you can visit it individually or in groups of 6 people. Address: Engels Avenue, 154.

Puppet theater in St. Petersburg for children

On Moskovsky Prospekt, 121, little spectators can enjoy the interpretation of fairy tales of the peoples of the world performed by dolls of various types and sizes. Most of the performances of this theater have received various awards at domestic and international competitions, including such awards as the "Golden Mask" and "Golden Soffit". The performances will interest not only children, but also adults.

The repertoire is intended for an audience of 4 years and older. All conditions have been created for young spectators: the chairs are adjustable, an artificial aquarium is installed in the lobby, colorful dolls are located along the walls. Users in their reviews note that the weekend is provideda special program in which each visitor can draw the characters of the performance, make origami, a small doll or other crafts with their own hands.

Cardboard House

Judging by the poster of the theater for children in St. Petersburg on Nevsky Prospekt, 35, theatrical programs are waiting for spectators from 3 to 15 years old, where children will be able to visit not only as observers, but also participate in the action itself. The repertoire of the "Cardboard House" is dominated by classical and modern productions with the participation of artists and puppets.

Festive and solemn theater programs:

• Children's birthdays.
• Matinees and graduations.
• Shrovetide.
• Literary representations.
• Christmas shows.
• Master classes and more.

Bryantsev Theater for Young Spectators

This theater for children in St. Petersburg is one of the oldest institutions in Russia in the relevant field. The premiere performance of The Little Humpbacked Horse took place back in 1922. As a result, the main character of this tale later became the emblem of the theater.

Now the Youth Theater offers musical, plastic and dramatic productions for young viewers. Despite the fact that the main audience is of school age, the repertoire includes performances for the smallest connoisseurs of art. On the second floor of the building there is a foyer where the kids can frolic to their heart's content. For older children, exhibitions of paintings by emerging artists andhandicrafts of young masters. Address: Pioneer Square, 1.

Teenager

Performances for children in the theater (St. Petersburg) "Podrostaika" are held on Saturdays and Sundays in kindergartens and the development center "ROST". According to user reviews, musical and theatrical performances for children 1-7 years old are colorful and musical. Before the start of the performance, you can visit the playroom, where the baby will not get bored while waiting for the premiere. Educational games, a pool with balls and other trinkets will help him with this.

The following productions are popular in the theater's repertoire: "Who said "meow"", "The Adventures of Dunno", "Turnip", "Teremok" and other stories based on fairy tales of the peoples of the world. Viewing performances are organized in such a way that children can move around, solve riddles and actively participate in the process. Address: Bolotnaya street, 2/1.

List of other children's theaters

Below is a list of several more theaters for children in St. Petersburg. Users mention these establishments in their reviews on the positive side:

• "Kroshka Art" - Zagorodny Avenue, 35.
• "Litsedei" - st. Leo Tolstoy, 9.
• Carlson House - Fontanka, 50.
• "Fruits of Enlightenment" - st. Engels, 154.
• "Cheshire cat" - Nevsky prospect, 124.
• "Tarabum" - Tverskaya, 23-25.