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Krasnodar is a southern Russian city located in close proximity to the Black and Azov Seas. It is considered the capital of the Kuban and the southern capital of the Russian Federation. Among its attractions - museums, galleries, concert halls, monuments, parks - the puppet theater stands out. Krasnodar is proud of this institution. The article will tell about it in detail.
Introduction
In the heart of Krasnodar, on its main street, there is a puppet theater, the oldest in the Kuban. This temple of art has a rich history, the famous children's writer Samuil Marshak stood at its origins.
The theater itself is located in a two-story building. On the first floor there is a beautifully decorated hall and a cozy hall designed for 320 spectators. There is also a wardrobe, buffet and a room for those who wish to "powder their noses". On the second floor there is an exhibition of puppets from different performances.
Before each performance, the animators spend a small "warm-up" with the kids in the lobby. funnygames, music and dancing - all this sets you up for positive, so young spectators enter the hall in a good mood.
The theater season runs from September to July. During all this time, there are full houses here. In addition to children's performances, the puppet theater (Krasnodar) holds creative evenings, anniversary meetings with actors, participates in festivals and competitions.
History
Unfortunately, it is not known exactly when the regional puppet theater was opened. Krasnodar in the city archive contains data that in April 1939 a local "traveling collective farm and state farm puppet theater" gave performances here. From this date, the history of the institution, which the article tells about.
However, studies by historians show that in 1918 a fateful meeting for the city took place in Krasnodar, the children's writer Samuil Marshak and the poetess Elizaveta Dmitrieva. It was they who came up with the idea of creating the first puppet theater in the Kuban. They set to work with enthusiasm, and on July 18, 1920, local residents saw the play "The Flying Chest" on the stage of the Red Army Club. After a while, "Cat's House" and a few more fairy tales were staged here. But in May 1922, Dmitrieva with her husband and Marshaki left the city, and the puppet theater stopped working. Krasnodar saw new performances only in 1939.
These days performances are held at a high level. Refined directing, talented acting, technical equipment, musical accompaniment - all this makes each fairy tale spectacular andunique. The theater has many awards in its baggage.
Where is it
At first, the establishment did not have its own building. The actors performed on the stages of various institutions. Only in 1961, the troupe settled in a stationary room. In 1972, the theater moved to a new location at the address: st. Krasnaya, 31, where he is today. In 2005, the building was restored and turned into a real palace.
Repertoire
The Puppet Theater (Krasnodar) pleases children and adults with wonderful performances. Its poster announces various performances every season - wonderful fairy tales based on famous children's writers.
The theater's repertoire is represented by the following performances:
- "Shoot!".
- "Jolly Village".
- "The Magic Flute".
- "Swan Geese".
- "Zayushka's hut".
- "Thumbelina".
- "Winter's Tale".
- "Golden Chicken".
- "Cat in boots".
- "Forest Tale".
- Curious Baby Elephant".
And other performances that delight the audience with the puppet theater (Krasnodar).
Ticket prices
Ticket price fluctuates between 250-300 rubles. It depends on the technical complexity and duration of the performance, and is set by the theater administration. You can buy tickets at the box office, which is open from 9-00 to 19-00 daily. Given the full house, it's better to do it in advance.
New puppet theater(Krasnodar): description, poster, address
In October 1995, another puppet theater was opened in Krasnodar, which is called "New". It is located at: st. Stavropolskaya, 130. Over the years of its work, the theater has won the love of young and adult spectators. Directors, actors, artists, musicians, technicians - everyone is trying to ensure that each performance is held at the highest level, liked and remembered by the audience.
The repertoire of the New Puppet Theater is already impressive:
- "Frost".
- "Peter Pan".
- "Stork and Scarecrow".
- "Doll, actor and fantasy".
- "The Little Prince".
- "Count Nulin".
- "The Threepenny Opera".
And others.
Krasnodar residents enjoy visiting the Regional and New puppet theaters.