Children's Moscow shadow theater: repertoire, tickets, reviews

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

Shadow theater is one of the ancient art forms. The first representatives of this sphere appeared in Ancient Greece more than two thousand years ago. A distinctive feature of this type of art is that the main characters in the productions are lighting equipment and a puppet that projects its silhouette onto the screen. This magical form of art is also presented in our capital within the walls of the Moscow Children's Shadow Theater. What is it?

Moscow children's shadow theater

The described theater has a difficult fate and a long history. Its origins go back to 1934, when the artist E. Sonnenstral led a children's graphic circle at the Moscow Museum of Children's Books. Then she was joined by director S. Svobodina, who took the activity of the circle to a new level. Now the shadow theater toured children's camps and schools, spreading its magic. Unfortunately, during the Great Patriotic War, the Moscow Children's Shadow Theater was destroyed. After the war, the acting troupe did not have a permanent place. But in 1988, the theater received its home in Moscow on Izmailovsky Boulevard.

The stages of development of the Moscow Children's Shadow Theater can be considered the modernization of the puppets themselves. From the 30s to the 50s of the 20th century, shadow theater worked exclusively with a projection puppet, the silhouette of which was projected onto the screen using a properly installed light. Then, since the beginning of the 60s, the acting troupe has been studying the traditions of Chinese shadow theater, namely the "puppet in the light." This means that with the help of lighting the theater from above and the unusual design of the doll, it makes it possible to obtain a three-dimensional image. The first positive experience of applying the Chinese technique was the production of "Come, a fairy tale!". The next breakthrough in shadow art was made by the new director E. I. May in 1963. His innovation was that he combined a shadow puppet on the screen and a three-dimensional puppet on the screen in the play "Aibolit". This gave more space for the implementation of all artistic ideas.

The address of the Moscow Children's Shadow Theater has not changed since the end of the 20th century - Izmailovsky Boulevard, 60/10.

Repertoire

The list of performances is relatively small. It includes performances for both toddlers and teens.

The repertoire includes a production that is practically absent in other children's theaters. The performance "Classic for the little ones. Giselle" was staged for children aged 1+ (duration 35 minutes) to give the little viewer a little magic, after which he will remain in goodmood.

For the age category 3+, the following productions are suitable: "My phone rang", "Colors. Theater for the little ones".

For the target audience aged 5+, the repertoire is quite extensive: "Thumbelina", "How my dad and I went to the forest for a Christmas tree", "The Little Humpbacked Horse", "A Kitten named Woof", "Butter Lisa".

For children aged 6+, the Moscow Children's Shadow Theater has prepared an educational performance-excursion "Where Shadows Live" and a master class "Evening Tale".

The theater is ready to please the age category of 7+ with the production of "The Black Hen", and for teenagers 12+ the play "Sherlock. Sequel" has been created.

Troup

Actors in the shadow theater are not just artists, they are magicians, thanks to which the puppets and their shadows come to life. The acting troupe is small, but has all the skills of shadow art at a professional level.

Purchasing tickets

Purchasing tickets will not be difficult. Their purchase can be made both at the box office on Izmailovsky Boulevard and on the official website of the Moscow Children's Shadow Theater. Buying tickets at the box office is the best option, as you can consult with the cashier about the repertoire, which will help you choose the right performance for your child. As for the official theater, the theater website has a very convenient menu for ordering, it is easy to use. The theater itself also recommendsaffiliated ticketing sites as partners. But do not forget that there may be an extra charge on such sites, be careful.

Minimum ticket price is 400 rubles.

Viewer Reviews

Fortunately, there are positive reviews on the Internet. It takes a lot of effort to find negative opinions about theater productions, but you can find them.

The audience is delighted with this type of theatrical art. Shadows have a certain magic, they immerse you in the action with your head and help each viewer to create their own picture of the perception of the performance. Bright scenery, professional actors, a combination of amazing acting and musical compositions create a magical world of shadow theater.

Negative reviews about the Moscow Children's Shadow Theater are certainly present. They mainly concern the policy of the theater, namely that parents cannot wait for their children in the theater hall, only on the street. This attitude towards moms and dads is considered unacceptable by the audience.