Okhlopkov Theater (Irkutsk) repertoire: performances, actors, projects, theater guests

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The Okhlopkov Theater (Irkutsk), which has existed since the 18th century, offers its audience a very wide repertoire. And in addition to performances, many projects are organized here, including a museum. Famous theaters from Moscow come here on tour.

History

Initially, the theater was an amateur theater for a long time, it received professional status only in 1850. There was also no permanent troupe. Performances were shown only by visiting guest performers. But in 1850, one of the itinerant troupes remained in the city - and so their first permanent actors appeared here. Soon a wooden building was built, which housed the Okhlopkov Theater (Irkutsk). His repertoire at that time was classical, and plays by N. Polevoy were also staged. Including the first performance was created by his work. Playwright N. Polevoy was born in Irkutsk.

The stone building for the theater was built in 1897 according to the project of V. A. Shreret. He was in the service of the Russian emperor. The name of the outstanding director of the USSR N. P. Okhlopkov was given to the theaterin the second half of the 20th century. The reason was the fact that this talented person began his career here. The title of academic theater was awarded already at the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries - in 1999. And in 2006, the team was awarded the F. Volkov Prize. Now the theater has two stages - the main and the chamber. Its artistic director is G. V. Shaposhnikov. Theater director - A. A. Streltsov.

Repertoire

The Okhlopkov Theater (Irkutsk) is incredibly popular with the audience. His repertoire is very diverse. There are contemporary plays and timeless classics. Each viewer will find something interesting for themselves. The performances are a great success. The halls are always full and there are no empty seats. All tickets are sold out in advance to the Okhlopkov Theater (Irkutsk). The repertoire includes the following performances:

• Boeing-Boeing;
• "Wolves and Sheep";
• "Hamlet";
• "There was a war tomorrow";
• "Bride's room";
• "Romeo and Juliet";
• "Sunset";
• "By the Pike";
• "Forever Alive";
• "Marriage";
• "Eugene Onegin";
• "Cat House";
• "From the heroes of yore";
• "Tartuffe";
• "A little tenderness";
• "For the rest of my life";
• "Three on a swing";
• "Rivals";
• "Dog";
• Olesya.

They also stage other performances for adults and children.

Actors

The Okhlopkov Theater (Irkutsk) is rich in talented actors.61 artists serve art here. Among the actors of the Irkutsk theater there are awarded the titles of "People's" and "Honored". The following artists work in the troupe: Voronov Ya. M., Panasyuk T. I., Koroleva N. V., Ilyin A. V., Oleinik T. V., Orekhov V. S., Chirva I. I., Gushchin G. S., Venger V. K., Dvinskaya T. V., Sidorchenko V. P., Soloninkin I. P., Mylnikova K. I. and others.

Actors give performances not only in their city, they go on tour to different parts of our country, as well as abroad.

Museum

The Okhlopkov Drama Theater (Irkutsk) invites the audience to visit its museum. It was created in 1988. The idea of opening the museum belongs to the Honored Artist of Russia V. P. Sidorchenko. The exposition tells about the history of the creation of the theater in the city and how the building in which it “lives” to this day was built. Also here you can see photos of those who developed theatrical art in Irkutsk. The museum also presents posters and programs of performances from the repertoire, photographs of actors, both modern and those who served here in the 19th century. The museum keeps sketches of costumes, models of scenery. The decoration of the exhibition is the costumes for theater productions.

Museum is open daily. You can visit it from 11:00 to 17:00. The entrance to the museum is paid. You can also visit the exhibition during the intermission. In this case, the entrance to the museum will be free.

Projects

For the townspeople and those who come to visit Irkutsk, the Okhlopkov Theater offers a variety ofvarious projects, in addition to performances. For example, in cooperation with law enforcement agencies, an experiment is being conducted with difficult teenagers. For a month they are accepted to work in the theater, thereby helping the guys to embark on the path of correction. Here, boys and girls perform various types of work and even go on stage. In the theater, teenagers communicate, acquire various skills, join art, and develop.

The Scarlet Sails project is also known. This is a festival held for amateur theatrical groups of the Irkutsk region. It takes place in 2 stages. Applications for participation in the festival must be sent in advance, before the deadline indicated on the website of the Irkutsk theater.

Literary evenings have been held every year since 2007. Book presentations are held at such meetings, and readers have the opportunity to meet contemporary writers, chat with them, and ask questions.

Guests of the city

In September, Moscow's Et Cetera is scheduled to visit the Okhlopkov Theater with a tour. The repertoire of the guests, which they will bring with them, consists of such performances as "Shylock", "The Mystery of Aunt Melkin" and "The Comedy of Errors". The famous actor Alexander Kalyagin will arrive in Irkutsk as part of the Moscow troupe.

"The Mystery of Aunt Melkin" is a musical performance. The play on which it is based was written by Alan A. Milne, who is known in our country as the author of the legendary fairy tale about Winnie the Pooh. The performance is intended for children, but adults will also like it. In our country withthis work of A. A. Milna is familiar with units.

Shylock is William Shakespeare's comedy The Merchant of Venice. The story is about a Jewish moneylender who demands that his client pay in human flesh for the late payment of a bill. Starring - A. Kalyagin.

“The Comedy of Errors” is also a performance based on the work of W. Shakespeare. This is the story of two twin brothers who lost each other but finally found each other.