About 200 kilometers south of Moscow is located one of the most ancient Russian cities - Tula. Its cultural and historical heritage is of great value not only for Russia, but also for the whole world. Residents are proud of the 16th century Kremlin, which is the hallmark of the city, as well as temples, museums, monuments, ancient architectural structures, parks and squares. Who does not know the Samovar Museum and the Tula Gingerbread Museum? Among other cultural objects, a puppet theater, which is described in the article, occupies a worthy place.
Acquaintance
Puppet Theater (Tula), has great authority in the theater world. According to some critics, he is one of the best in Russia.
This temple of art is located in a building of the XVIII century, which is an architectural monument of regional significance. A close-knit creative team is fruitfully working here. Directors, puppeteers, artists and musicians, technicians all try to make each performance vivid, interesting and memorable.
Much attention is paid to the repertoire, in which performances staged based on the tales of famous children's writers - Pushkin, Bazhov, Andersen, Perrault, the brothers Grimm, Green, Lindgren, Chukovsky, Nosov and others.
The touring geography of the theater is very extensive. He won the authority and love of young and adult viewers not only throughout Russia, but also in Germany, France, Spain, Croatia, Belarus, Ukraine.
Puppet Theater (Tula) has repeatedly become the laureate of various festivals and competitions. In his piggy bank many awards - "For the best role in the play", "For the best acting ensemble", "For the best performance", "Prize of audience sympathy".
The Puppet Theater (Tula), whose poster annually announces several new performances and interludes, is looking forward to its audience.
History
The theater’s birth date is February 10, 1937, when the first children's puppet show “Pushkin's Tales” took place on the stage of the Tula Youth Theater. The initiator of his production was the artist Chekov NP and Atris Lisovskaya N.A. The performance was so successful that a small team was organized, which began to focus on puppet plays.
The troupe did not initially have its own premises. Actors performed on the stages of various institutions. But in 1964, the city authorities gave the theater an old building in which it is located today.
The next creative rise of the theater began in 1997 with the advent of a new professional, energetic and proactive director - N. Ryazantseva
Repertoire of Puppet Theater (Tula)
The theater team notes that its main mission is aesthetic, spiritual, moral and patriotic education of children and youth. Instilling young viewers with kindness, a sense of justice, courage and love for the motherland. The instrument to achieve this lofty goal is the theater’s rich repertoire. In his list of such performances:
- "Scarlet Sails".
- Aladdin.
- "The Bremen Town Musicians".
- "The wolf and the seven Young goats".
- "Gosling".
- Zaikin House.
- "Little Longnose".
- "Kid and Carlson."
- The Elusive Funtik.
- "Fly and Mosquito".
- "The Gray Neck".
- "The Snow Queen".
- "Umka."
- "By magic".
- "Parsley".
- "The Adventures of Dunno."
- "Who-who lives in a small tower?".
Recently, the Puppet Theater (Tula) has expanded its repertoire. His poster announces several submissions for adults (18+):
- "Ah, these lovely sinners."
- "Hydrangea in Paris".
- "Ivanov".
- "Cupid Pranks (Threesome Love)."
Ticket price
The price of tickets to the Puppet Theater (Tula) ranges from 200-400 rubles. Installed at the discretion of the theater administration, depending on the duration of the action and its technical complexity. Tickets are purchased for each spectator, regardless of age, there are no preferential categories.
You can buy tickets at the box office of the theater, which is open from Tuesday to Friday from 12:00 to 19:00, on Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 to 15:30, Monday is a day off.
Where is?
Puppet Theater (Tula) is located at: Sovetskaya Street, 62/15. The building is located in the heart of the city, not far from the Tula Kremlin. Within walking distance of the theater are many local attractions.
Getting to the theater is very simple:
- by bus No. 175, 117, 28a and 28, 27a, 25, as well as No. 18, 11, 1. The stop "Lenin Square" ;
- trolleybus No. 11, 2 and 1. Stop "Lenin Square";
- minibus taxi nos. 280, 175, 117, 114, as well as nos. 62, 58, 53, 51, 50 and 40k, 37, 35, 30, including nos. 18k, 17 and 9. Stop "Lenin Square" .
Children's Puppet Theater (Tula) gives joy to both children and adults! Its doors are open to all.