Pushkin Theater (Krasnoyarsk): history, repertoire, season premieres

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

The Pushkin Theater (Krasnoyarsk) has a rich history. Today it has several stages. His repertoire includes performances not only for adults, but also for children.

History

The Pushkin Drama Theater (Krasnoyarsk) was founded in the 19th century. It was then that for the first time a professional troupe came to the city on tour. The artists brought the vaudeville "An hour in prison or a hangover in someone else's feast."

In 1873, the merchant of the second guild I. O. Krause built on his own initiative and at his own expense a wooden building for the theatre. For the first seasons, there was no permanent troupe. Only visiting guest performers performed on the stage of the theater, among them were well-known throughout the country. The first building of the theater in Krasnoyarsk existed for twenty-five years, after which it was destroyed by fire.

In 1902 a new building was built. Funds for its construction have been accumulating for several years, since the previous building burned down. The opening of the new theater took place on February 17, 1902. Then he was given the name of the great Russian poet Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin, which he proudly bears to this day.day. In autumn, the first permanent troupe appeared in the city. It was led by K. P. Krasnova.

In 1935, the Pushkin Theater (Krasnoyarsk) received the status of a regional drama theater. At that time, the repertoire included performances: "Vassa Zheleznova", "A Man with a Gun", "Woe from Wit", "Lenin in 1918", "Boris Godunov", "Kremlin Chimes" and others. In the post-war forties, the theater staged plays: "Wolves and Sheep", "The Taming of the Shrew", "Thunderstorm", "Othello", "The Russian Question".

At that time, an acting studio was opened at the Krasnoyarsk theater. One of its graduates was the famous actor Innokenty Smoktunovsky.

In 1956, the Pushkin Theater (Krasnoyarsk) went on tour to the capital for the first time. Moscow viewers saw performances: "The Heart Does Not Forgive", "Son of Rybakov", "Crime and Punishment". The next tour of the Krasnoyarsk Drama Theater in the capital took place in 1971 and 1980.

In 1987, a significant event for the theater took place: the second stage, the Malaya, was opened. During that period, the repertoire was also updated.

In the 90s of the XX century, the Krasnoyarsk theater began to take an active part in various festivals, including international ones.

In 1996, A. N. Maksimov was appointed to the position of chief director. Prior to that, he served in the G. Tovstonogov ABDT (St. Petersburg), as well as in theaters in Kemerovo and Novosibirsk. Andrei Nikolaevich was famous for his ability to create long-lived productions that touched the hearts of the audience and enjoyed great success for a long time. Two years later at the Pushkin TheaterA. N. Maximov was replaced by Alexander Belsky, who was the chief director of the Krasnoyarsk drama for 6 years. Thanks to him, the repertoire was replenished with performances based on plays by such playwrights as T. Williams. A. Camus, E. Albee, A. Strindberg, G. Pinter, and others.

In the next 10 years, the most successful productions of the theater were: "I am a Woman", "Deadline", "Dear Friend", "Chains" and others. They were staged by the actor and director Nikolai Khomyakov. These performances were highly appreciated by critics and the public, received awards and prizes.

XXI century

Season 2005-2006 became significant. This happened thanks to the production of Oleg Rybkin's "Talents and Admirers", which immediately became popular with the public and was highly appreciated by critics. At the end of the season, O. Rybkin headed the A. S. Pushkin. This director over the past 10 years has staged many wonderful performances: The Threepenny Opera, Dark Alleys, King Lear, The Seagull, Merry Christmas, Uncle Scrooge! and many more.

Since 2008, Krasnoyarsk Drama has been the organizer of the annual International Festival for Playwrights “Drama. New Code. Among its founders are the Ministry of Culture of the Territory and the M. Prokhorov Foundation. The festival is held in the form of theatrical readings of the plays of the festival participants.

Today the Pushkin Theater (Krasnoyarsk) is still full of energy, working hard with young playwrights and directors, preparing new creative projects.

Performances for adults

Repertoire of the Pushkin Theater (Krasnoyarsk):

• "Bachelorette party over eternal peace";
• "Forest";
• "Ba";
• "Doll for the bride";
• "Do you need it?";
• "Filumena Marturano";
• "Barbarians";
• "He, she, window and body";
• "Strange neighbors of Mother Pishon";
• "Viy";
• "Diva";
• "Brothers";
• "Dark alleys";
• "Pure family business";
• "Bury me behind the baseboard";
• "Tartuffe or deceiver";
• "Jeanne";
• "Seagull";
• "Eldest son".

Performances for children

The Pushkin Theater (Krasnoyarsk) does not forget about the children's audience either. The poster announces the following performances for young viewers:

• "Forest show";
• "The Adventures of Leopold the Cat";
• "Knaughty Bunny";
• "Rejuvenating apples";
• "Humpbacked Horse".

Premier season 2015-2016

The Pushkin Theater (Krasnoyarsk) has prepared eight new productions for its fans this season. Spectators will be able to see the following performances: "Gardenia", "Chick. Goodbye, Berlin!", "Elsa's Land", "DNA Residence!", "Hungry Aristocrats","The Shepherd and the Shepherdess", "Twelfth Night, or As You Like", "Lady PiK".

Here guests are always welcome and ready to surprise!