Theater is a beautiful art that gives an unforgettable experience. Unfortunately, lovers of theatrical performances are becoming less and less, and the genre is gradually dying. But theater workers and actors are confident that unique art will not perish, because theatrical spirit is present in every person, even in someone who is far from art.
How to find a theater of Russian drama named after Lesia Ukrainka?
The famous theater can be found in the heart of Kiev. Tourists and residents of the city simply call it "Russian drama." The building is located in the historical part of the city, just near the Golden Gate, and at the intersection of two beautiful sophisticated streets - Bogdan Khmelnitsky and Pushkinskaya.
Theater History
The official date of the Theater’s beginning was in 1926, when the city authorities decided that it was necessary to create a Russian state drama. The first season at the theater was opened on October 15. In 1941, the theater was given the name Lesya Ukrainka.
The national theater of Russian drama by Lesia Ukrainka dates back to the 19th century, when the Russian Empire was full of one-day theatrical repertories that appeared and disappeared in large numbers. In 1891, a Russian theater was created in Kiev. They became the entreprise of Nikolai Solovtsov, a talented actor and director. The members of this troupe subsequently became the "old people" of the Kiev Drama Theater. It was here, in the modern building of the Lesya Ukrainka Theater, that the troupe of Nikolai Solovtsov played its first productions. The sophisticated building on the Kiev street went down in history as the “Bergonier House”.
Those who still remember the old days, with trepidation in their hearts, remember the first productions that became legends (“Living Corpse”, “Moral of Lady Dulskaya”, “Trees Die Standing, etc.).
But time goes ahead. In 1994, Mikhail Reznikovich became the head of the theater. He first visited this building back in 1963, when he graduated from the directing courses of Georgy Tovstonogov. It was this visit that forever chained Reznikovich to the walls of the theater, to the collective. He himself calls it his "first feeling." He gave many performances in Moscow, Novosibirsk, St. Petersburg, Beijing, Varna ... Each time the director returned to the walls of his native theater.
A little about the director
Theater of Russian Drama Lesia Ukrainka is headed by the famous representative of theatrical art of the Russian Federation, academician Mikhail Reznikovich. He was born in Kharkov, his career began in 1955 within the walls of the Drama Theater in Lviv. Then he enters the exact sciences at Lviv State University. I. Franco. There, Mikhail Yuryevich studied for only 3 years. After that, he decided to get to the Leningrad State Institute of Music and Cinema to become a director. The number of directorial works by Reznikovich is simply impressive - about 50 productions.
Famous faces
Any theater is precious, first of all, by outstanding actors and directors. Theater of Russian Drama Lesia Ukrainka is very rich in talented artists. It should be recalled that the theater to this day remains the ensemble theater. The most talented actors who worked here should include: Mikhail Romanov, Victor Dobrovolsky, Viktor Khalatov, Ada Rogovtsev, Lyubov Dobrzhanskaya, Kirill Lavrov. Among the directors, one cannot forget about Konstantin Khokhlov, Vladimir Nelly, George Tovstonog, Anatoly Petritsky. The theater is also proud of its artists: Leon Alshits, Daniil Leader, David Borovsky.
Repertoire
The Lesya Ukrainka Kiev Russian Drama Theater is famous for its repertoire, which will not leave any spectator indifferent. Its nice feature is that the repertoire always has performances for every taste, and everyone can watch their favorite performance.
Foreign and Ukrainian tourists praise the theater’s repertoire very much, because whenever you come, you can always see something beautiful and impressive. To date, the repertoire consists of the following performances: “Edith Piaf: life in pink,” “Alexander Vertinsky. Lord’s Ball ... ”,“ Indian Summer ”,“ Angel or sexual neurosis of our parents ”,“ Crazy Blood ”,“ Warsaw Melody ”,“ Valentine’s Day ”,“ Marriages Are Made in Heaven ”,“ Everywhere Alone ”,“ Cherry Orchard ” , “In captivity of passions”, “We all come from childhood”, “Two, not counting the dogs”, etc. The variety of theater productions is constantly updated, delighting the audience with comical, serious and deep performances. At the same time, chic old productions can always be seen.
Theater of Russian Drama Lesia Ukrainka: poster
The poster of the theater is edited every day. On weekdays, the actors show about 3 performances, on weekends - 4 performances. You can get a ticket to the performance at any time, the main thing is not to miss it. The theater poster signs for 10-11 days in advance, so you can pre-select a convenient time and day of the session.
Theater museum
The Lesya Ukrainka Russian Drama Theater has its own museum. This tradition was started by S.I. Filimonov back in 1961. The current museum employees continue it with great ardor and zeal, establishing direct contacts with their viewers.
The museum boasts many unique and valuable items, photographs, documents. Striking in their grandeur, modest pictures depicting a theatrical action or actor. Also here you can find notes, outdated posters, texts of plays, various outfits, autographs, texts of roles. In the museum you can learn about the pedigree of the theater, the first performances, outstanding figures, as well as take a look at their photos.
Separately, it is worth highlighting the entire props of actors, wigs, clothes, furniture, musical instruments, antique jewelry. All this strikes the imagination of a guest who enters the museum. Another separate group of museum treasures is the work of artists, sketches, layouts. Fine art returns directly to the origins of the theater.
Stepping over the threshold
Inside, the Academic Theater of Russian Drama by Lesia Ukrainka resembles a real animated fairy tale. It seems that the whole world is returning to a different era, and as if reality does not exist. The main scene is impressive in scope, brightness and saturation. In addition to it, there is also the space of David Borovsky, the foyer of the stalls, mezzanine and 2 tiers. Great importance is given to lighting, which creates a solemn and spacious atmosphere, consistent with the spirit of the performance.
There are different reviews of the theater, but it is often not liked by those who don’t like dramatic art at all. Many people visit the theater every day, leaving words of gratitude and delight. You need to buy a ticket in advance, because they disperse quite quickly. Despite the fact that in the modern world the theater does not occupy the first place in the pyramid of human interests, it is still alive and will live for many centuries.