Lermontov Theater (Almaty): history, repertoire, troupe

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The Lermontov Theater (Almaty) was opened in the first half of the 20th century. Today his repertoire is varied and rich. The troupe employs wonderful, talented actors.

History

The Lermontov Theater (Almaty) opened in 1933. Its first director was Yu. L. Rutkovsky. Many difficulties had to be overcome by this man and his associates in order to create a theater. But Yuri Lyudvigovich was an enthusiast, like the first actors of the Almaty drama.

At the beginning of its career, the theater released seven or eight premiere productions a year. The repertoire included Russian classics and, of course, the eternal plays by J. B. Moliere, F. Schiller, W. Shakespeare, K. Goldoni. From the first days of its existence, the theater tried to choose for productions such plays that were of interest to both actors, directors, and the public.

The name of Mikhail Yurievich Lermontov was given to the Almaty drama in 1964, the year of the 150th anniversary of the writer. In 1974, the theater received the title of "Academic". The nineties were very difficult for the Almaty drama. There was no country, and the old ideology collapsed. It was necessary to change the repertoire. But the theater managed to survive. In choosing pieces for the repertoire, hewas based mainly on time-tested classics that have always been and remain relevant. At that time, productions were going on stage: "Talents and Admirers", "Heart of a Dog", "Notre Dame Cathedral", "Memorial Prayer", "Three Sisters", "Hamlet".

Those who visit the Almaty theater for the first time have a question about what address it has. The Lermontov Theater (Almaty) is located on Abay Avenue, house number 43.

The President of Kazakhstan highly appreciates the contribution of the Drama Theater to the cultural life of the Republic. In the anniversary year for the Almaty Russian drama, he presented government awards to the actors and management.

Performances

The repertoire of the Lermontov Theater in Almaty includes performances based on classical works, modern plays and fairy tales for children beloved by many generations.

Performances:

• "Dinner with the Fool".
• "A visit from a lady".
• Cherry Orchard.
• "What a woman wants."
• Azalea.
• "Doors slam."
• "I'm waiting for you, my love."
• "Transfer".
• "Vasilisa the Beautiful".
• "Full harmony".
• "While she was dying."
• "Small marital atrocities."
• Romeo and Juliet.
• "Murder by mistake".
• “Family portrait with stranger.”
• “Inspector”.
• French Lessons.
• "Number 13".
• "Hotel of Two Worlds".
• "Seagull".
• "Our town".
• Climbing Mount Fuji.
• "Those free butterflies."
• "Rain Seller".
• "Pajamas for six".
• Freaks.
• Crystal Slipper.
• "Oldest son".
• "Look for a woman."
• "Tartuffe".
• "Visits to Minister Green".
• "Faithful wife".
• Pygmalion.

Troup

The Lermontov Theater (Almaty) is, of course, wonderful actors.

Croup:

• Tatiana Banchenko.
• Alexander Zubov.
• Dmitry Bagryantsev.
• Olga Landina.
• Philip Voloshin.
• Kamilla Ermakova.
• Vitaly Grishko.
• Yuri Kapustin.
• Ilya Bobkov.
• Nina Zhmerenetskaya.
• Vitaly Bagryantsev.
• Roman Zhukov.
• Marina Gantseva.
• Irina Kebler.
• Alexander Bagryantsev.
• Natalia Dolmatova.
• Evgenia Zaderiushko.
• Anatoly Krezhenchukov.
• Oksana Boychenko.
• Valentina Zinchenko.
• Galina Buyanova.
• Dilmurad Dzhambakiev.
• Gennaly Balaev.

Dress code

The Lermontov Theater (Almaty) gives its audience recommendations on what should be the appearance when visiting it. Previously, it was customary to attend performances exclusively in evening dresses. Today, there is no such strict dress code. However, you should try to look the part. For example, you should not wear shorts to the theater, since such clothes are completely inappropriate for the occasion, and in this form they will not be allowed into the auditorium. It is better to choose a different outfit. Moreover, as inNowadays there are theater-goers who come to watch performances in evening dresses. Against their background, the viewer in shorts will look like an adherent of bad taste.