On the eastern slope of the Ural Mountains, just 22 km from the conditional border between Asia and Europe, lies the glorious city of Nizhny Tagil. Mountain ranges, cut by numerous small rivers, overgrown with forests, create unique landscapes in the vicinity of the village. But not only landscapes famous city. Among its attractions - parks, museums, philharmonic societies, art galleries and clubs - a special place is occupied by the puppet theater. Nizhny Tagil is rightfully proud of him.
Acquaintance
Nizhny Tagil Puppet Theater was the first professional institution of its kind in the city. Repeatedly recognized as the best in the country, has in its archive many awards and honorary diplomas. He owes his successes to an indifferent and talented team, all of whose members - actors, directors, directors, authors, musicians, art directors, engineers and others - have worked selflessly for many years for the benefit of their native scene. Locals love and value their puppet theater.
Nizhny Tagil attracts guests who want to enjoy wonderful performances that differ not only in wonderful acting, professional scenery and excellent music and lighting, but also in genre uniqueness and semantic load.
A brief excursion into history
In April 1944, actress Matveeva Yu.K. from the troupe of the Leningrad New Theater, which at that time was evacuated in Nizhny Tagil, proposed creating a theater for children. The idea was enthusiastically picked up not only by its colleagues, but also by local authorities. Therefore, just two months later, on June 13, the premiere of the puppet show "Princess and the Swineherd" took place. The scene was placed in the Teacher’s House, and the guys were invited to the performance for free. The news that a puppet theater opened in the city , Nizhny Tagil circled in a matter of days. All of the following performances were held at full house, the success was overwhelming.
The new theater for children not only survived in the harsh conditions of the post-war period, but also actively developed. Artists worked on their native stage and traveled with performances to pioneer camps, motels, kindergartens, schools, and boarding schools.
In February 1946, the regional commission, after studying the work of the theater, put forward the play "Fire-Jump" at a show in Moscow. This became an undeniable recognition of the work of the Nizhny Tagil puppeteers.
Years passed, the puppet theater in Nizhny Tagil grew and developed. Actors improved their art, unique dolls were created, a living plan appeared. The big breakthrough was noted in 1969, when the theater moved to a new house with a spacious bright hall, a large stage and an auditorium with 300 seats. The staff received excellent utility rooms: dressing rooms, workshops, changing rooms, a rehearsal room.
At the end of the 80s of the last century, the Nizhny Tagil Puppet Theater, reviews of which were enthusiastic both from the audience and from the critics, began to tour a lot. Including the team visited Poland, the Czech Republic, Italy, Israel, actively participated in all-Union events and festivals.
Present day
The modern puppet theater for children in Nizhny Tagil has mastered many directions. It not only holds amazing performances with transformations and impressive metamorphoses that can compete with computer special effects, but also organizes exhibitions of children's art, New Year's concerts, audience conferences, thematic meetings and events, real puppet shows. A museum has been opened in the building, interesting and unusual expositions of which attract children and adults.
The work of the creative team has been repeatedly praised. Over the past 10 years alone, it has received more than 15 awards and diplomas from the Puppet Theater (Nizhny Tagil). A photo of posters and announcements is demonstrated by its rich repertoire, many videos are devoted to working days, telling how the artists' life goes on behind the scenes.
Staging
The Puppet Theater (Nizhny Tagil) has a very rich repertoire. Spectators especially liked the following performances:
- "Little Havroshechka."
- "Hello monkey."
- "Once again about Little Red Riding Hood."
- The magic ring.
- "Cinderella".
- "Masha and Misha."
- "Gosling".
- "Teremok".
- "The jumping princess.
- "Little rascals."
- "Mom for a mammoth."
- "The Cockerel is the Golden Scallop."
- The Adventures of the Chestnut.
- "Cat house".
- "Jumping Dragonfly".
- "The most important on the road."
- "Princess Krapinka, or the witch and all the rest."
- "Shreds on the back streets."
- "Bad luck chicken."
- "Pig Chock."
And many others.
Creative team
A large and friendly team has been working on the creation of all these amazing performances, musicals, funny and touching stories, which has been led by Tatyana Tkacheva since 2016. The main director is Natalia Molokanova. The troupe consists of talented actors who love their job:
- Vladimir and Svetlana Shibnev.
- Sasha Belousov.
- Alexey and Svetlana Ninth.
- Anastasia Evdokimova.
- Irina Chuvashova.
- Roma Brilev.
- Maria Pavlikova.
- Nikita Kraev.
- Tatyana Shvendykh.
Workers in the sound and lighted workshops help achieve excellent results on the stage, graphic designers masterfully create the scenery, and the production designers polish each performance to a brilliant shine.
Helpful information
Where is the famous puppet theater in Nizhny Tagil? The address of this institution is 14. Lenin Avenue, Building 14. The building stands in the heart (historical center) of the city between two large squares: Pionersky and Komsomolsky. You can get to the theater by public transport: by trams 1, 3, 12, 15 and 17 to the Puppet Theater stop. The fare is 16 rubles.
Ticket offices are open daily except Mondays. Tickets for children's day shows cost 120 rubles, for evening performances for adults - 200 rubles.
The bright magical world of Nizhny Tagil Puppet Theater attracts young spectators and the older generation. Together with fairy-tale characters, they go on various journeys, experience wonderful adventures, learn to be kinder and more tolerant. Kids and their parents always leave the hall with a good mood and a desire to return to the amazing creative atmosphere created by the hands of professionals, this treasury of miracles.