If you do not know what to do in Volgograd, then you should definitely visit the Cossack Theater. It offers a wide repertoire for every taste - from children's fairy tales to serious classical and modern productions, and the actors' play, sets and musical accompaniment will leave the best memories for the viewer.
Cossack Theater, Volgograd
The Cossack Theater in Volgograd was founded more than 100 years ago, but it was soon reorganized, and it began to work again only in 1992. The Cossack Theater Volgograd is very fond of and appreciates, which is confirmed by the notices at the performances. Today, the theater carefully preserves its traditions, both Cossack and artistic. It is no accident that in the repertoire one can often find performances devoted to this topic, as well as classical works. You can find the Cossack Theater at the address: Akademicheskaya Street, 3. If you are interested in what exactly you can see in the coming months, then the repertoire of the theater (Volgograd) is presented below.
"Once Upon a Time in Robin"
The Cossack Theater presented the beloved story to everyone. Volgograd warmly received the play, which is the author's revision of the famous film "Wedding in Robin". However, the production has changed significantly in connection with the show in the theater, now it has become a musical comedy, so here you can hear both your favorite songs from the film and new tunes. The performance turned out to be very large-scale, almost all the actors of the theater take part in it.
"Scarlet Sails"
Another favorite performance that you can see when visiting Volgograd. The play tells about the life and hopes of young Assol, whose image was sung by the famous writer Alexander Green. The performance will appeal to both adults and adolescents, because it is very moving and gentle. The girl was waiting for her prince, no matter what. In the end, she still saw the long-awaited red sails. The production shows us that love is a great miracle, and it’s almost impossible not to feel this atmosphere at the performance.
"Your way out ladies"
The Cossack Theater does not cease to please with new performances of its spectators. This time Volgograd is watching a great comedy about five women who received equal shares in the inheritance. According to the plot, there are both relatives and subordinates of the deceased man. You can learn about how they dispose of the old theater from the production. Of course, everything is not so simple, and in addition to the conflicts that are unavoidable in the female team, they should also solve the main question of what to do with the inheritance further - to sell or restore the theater that they inherited by will.
The performance shows that completely different women are able not only to get along with each other, but also to perform truly great things in the name of a good goal.
"Communal"
Famous masters of the pen of the 30s. The twentieth century created an outstanding production - Kommunalka. Despite the fact that almost 100 years have passed since the moment of writing, the images used in the work are still relevant. Who knows, maybe you too will recognize your neighbor? The performance not only shows us life in all its manifestations, but also makes fun of some human vices.
Akademicheskaya Street, on which the theater is located, is waiting for all lovers of theatrical art to watch the performance.
"Turbine Days"
Critics rate this work of Mikhail Bulgakov very highly, calling it the pinnacle of theatrical art. The Volgograd Musical Drama Cossack Theater completely agrees with this assessment, which is why it regularly makes productions of this story. The play tells about the White Guards, the fates of the people around them and the whole era of our country. The performance allows the audience to understand the whole weight of the decisions on which the lives of many depend.
"Late love"
Another performance based on Russian classics. This time the play belongs to the pen of Alexander Ostrovsky. She tells about the strong love of a woman who is ready to do a lot for her feelings, including forgetting about her obligations. The story is reworked by contemporary director A. Serov, and adapted to the realities of the modern era, where love sometimes takes on completely unusual features.
Business Class Chamber
One of the few contemporary performances in the repertoire. It was written by the scriptwriter of famous Russian television series, Alexander Korovkin. The play tells the story of the main character, an official who had to go to the hospital. In the process, it turns out that he is far from so simple, and not only the accountant, wife and lover are drawn into his intrigues, but even the nurse and the patient’s neighbor join them. What comes of this, you can see by visiting the theater.
Children's productions
Not only productions for adults are shown by the Cossack Theater (Volgograd). The poster also offers several performances for children.
The “Cat House” performed by the Cossack Theater will definitely appeal not only to children, but also to their parents. Colorful costumes, a great play of actors and incomparable musical accompaniment will not leave anyone indifferent.
“The Brave Hare” is the less well-known work of the Russian playwright “Count to Five.” A musical fairy tale tells in an accessible language for children not only about what good and evil are, but also about what it is worth striving for, and that a person can always become better.
The theater is also put by everyone's favorite work of Nikolai Nosov - "Dunno in the city of N". The performance will tell you about the adventures of young Dunno and his friends in the Green City. Note that the fairy tale is interesting not only for its famous plot, but also for the musical accompaniment, which is perfectly perceived by young viewers.
Christmas story
On the eve of the New Year, holiday performances for children, which take place almost every day on New Year's holidays, become especially relevant. This year, the theater decided to stage the fairy tale "Girl from the Flower". Surely you already understood by name that the main character is Thumbelina.
The children's production set on the stage of the Cossack Theater will come to life literally in front of the audience, and even a long-familiar story takes on new, interesting features. If you also want to bring your child to a fairy tale, then keep in mind that the show starts at 12:00.