The history of the Novosibirsk Theater "Red Torch" is very interesting and not quite ordinary. It exists from the beginning of the 20th century. The building in which this theater is located in 2014 celebrated its centenary.
From the history of the theater
Since 1920, there is the Red Torch Theater. The history of its creation originates in the glorious city of Odessa. It was there that a troupe was formed under the leadership of director Vladimir Konstantinovich Tatishchev. The Red Torch Theater has been mobile for 11 years. Only in 1932 he became stationary and received a residence in the city of Novosibirsk. The building, built in 1914, houses the Red Torch Theater. The history of this room is no less interesting. It was built according to the project of the famous Novosibirsk architect Andrei Kryachkov. Before the theater, the building housed the Commercial Meeting, where business meetings, balls, and performances with amateur actors were held. Several reconstructions were carried out here. The theater building today is one of the architectural monuments of Novosibirsk. Thanks to the appearance of its troupe in the city, culture began to develop, other art centers began to emerge. The head of the theater created it as the embodiment of the stage ideas of such great teachers and directors as Stanislavsky, Meyerhold, Tairov. Today, the troupe is still faithful to Russian traditions. But at the same time, the theater is open to search for something new, for experiments.
Performances of the "Red Torch" six times became nominees for the National Theater Award "Golden Mask". The theater toured the cities of Russia and often carries its productions abroad. Over the past few years, the troupe has visited Finland, the USA, China, Poland, Germany, Greece and so on. Since 2003, the theater has been publishing its own newspaper. Since 1999, he has been actively participating in national and international festivals. Such famous directors as Jan Willem van den Bosch from England and Riccardo Sottili from Italy worked on the stage of the Red Torch. The main director of the theater is Timothy Kulyabin. He received this position in 2015, although he has served at the Red Torch since 2007. The director of the theater is Alexander Kulyabin
Reconstruction
The building of the Red Torch Theater was updated several years ago. Reconstruction was carried out from 2004 to 2008. All the premises of the theater have been completely renovated. Overlappings were replaced. The interiors have been restored in their historical form. During the reconstruction, the Small Auditorium was built from scratch. It is designed for 120 seats. Now the theater has two auditoriums. Large able to accommodate 510 people. Both scenes after reconstruction are equipped with the most modern equipment. Each room has its own separate entrance and wardrobe. During the reconstruction, the following were restored: the window openings at the portico on the eastern facade, the domed lantern was returned to the roof, the decor of window frames, the openings of the windows of the second floor and the arch - on the first, the images of torches on the eastern facade. The main entrance is now open on the other side - from Lenin Street.
A photo of the Red Torch Theater is updated in this article.
Performances for an adult audience
The repertoire of the Red Torch Theater for spectators over 12 years old includes the following performances:
- "Without words".
- “All About Women.”
- "Masquerade".
- Gedda Gabler.
- "KILL".
- "The woman who married a turkey."
- "All About Men."
- "Not such a trifle."
- "Nighthawk".
- The Decameron.
- "Fathers and Sons."
- "Only for women".
- "Rain seller."
- "Onegin."
- "Dinner with a fool."
- “Dovlatov. Jokes. "
- "Slaves."
- "Sylvester".
- "Memorial Prayer."
Performances for children
Theater "Red Torch" today offers young viewers three interesting productions.
- Jolly Roger (pirate action movie).
- "Three Ivan" (a fabulous adventure).
- “Breakfast Pudding - Tom for Lunch” (children's musical).
"Jolly Roger" - a performance for children from 7 years. A fun story about sea adventures and true friends. Charming and funny pirates are fighting for a map indicating the place where the treasures are hidden. They will face difficult trials and finding the true treasure - friendship. And true dangers are not afraid of any dangers.
“Three Ivanes” is a fairy tale based on the play by Julia Kim, which is known and loved by more than one generation. In 1980, a film was made on it. This is a wise story about the all-conquering power of love, capable of disarming even the most cynical, about honesty and true friendship, which no villains are afraid of. A tale of good, stronger than which there is nothing in the world. A son was born to the king - Ivan. And on the same night, the cunning Barbarian key keeper also saw the birth of a boy. And soon a foundling appeared in the palace. They were all called Ivanes. And everything would be fine, but the envious housekeeper decided to replace the king's son with hers. Which of the Ivanovs will be king? Who has to work hard all his life - to bend his back? And who will sing the songs? Who will succeed in outwitting Koshchei the Immortal himself? And with whom will Princess Milolika go down the aisle? The Red Torch Theater will give young spectators answers to all these and not only these many questions.
Troupe
In total, the theater “Red Torch” serves the art of forty-three actors. Two of them have the title of People’s Artist of Russia. This is Alekhina Galina and actor of the Red Torch Theater Igor Belozerov. And eleven of them are honored artists of Russia. These are Lemeshonok Vladimir, Sergeyeva Svetlana, Klassina Tatyana, Chernykh Andrey, Zhdanova Elena, Shuster Grigory, Strelkov Mikhail, Levchenko Victoria, Novikov Sergey, Solovyov Nikolay, Shironina Valentina.
Directors
The Red Torch Theater (Novosibirsk) collaborates with more than fifty directors.
Directors who work with the troupe:
- Valery Galin.
- Alexander Zykov.
- Andrey Andreev.
- Anna Morozova.
- Valery Grishko.
- Timothy Kulyabin.
- Nikolai Gorbunov.
- Vasily Oliychuk.
- Vladimir Rubanov.
- Riccadro Sottili.
- Andrey Korionov.
- Yuri Urnov.
- Alexander Bargman.
- Oleg Rybkin.
- Vadim Tskhakaya.
- Vasily Senin.
- Jan Willem Van den Bosch.
- Yuri Pakhomov.
- Andrey Prikotenko and others.
Artists with whom the Red Torch Theater collaborates:
- Emil Capelus.
- Oleg Golovko.
- Mitrich.
- Themistocles Atmazas.
- Eugene Ganzburg.
- Igor Captains.
- Rosita Raud.
- Vladimir Avdeev.
- Timothy Ryabushinsky.
- Vladimir Boer.
- Eugene Lemeshonok.
- Polina Korobeinikova.
- Maria Lucca.
- Alexander Gorenstein.
- Fagilya Rural.
- Stephanie Hanalda.
- Tatyana Noginova.
- Vitaly Chernukha.
- Ilya Kutyanskiy.
- Nana Abdrashitova.
- Vadim Koptievsky.
- Nikolay Chernyshev and others.
Production choreographers who collaborate with the Red Torch Theater:
- Oleg Zhukovsky.
- Irina Panfilova.
- Irina Lyakhovskaya.
- Albert albert
- Irina Vakarina.
- Igor Grigurko.
- Arthur Oshchepkov.
- Oleg Glushkov.
- Nikolay Reutov.
- Rushan Iksanov.
- Irina Tkachenko.
"New Siberian transit"
Since 2001, the Red Torch Theater has been hosting the Interregional Festival. It was originally called Siberian Transit. This project was recognized as the best in 2005 at the International Festival Diaghilev Seasons: Perm - Petersburg - Paris. The author of the idea is the director of the theater Alexander Kulyabin. Since 2010, the festival has been called the New Siberian Transit. Thanks to its existence, the touring movement in Siberia was revived. The festival takes place once every two years. It shows the best dramatic productions of theaters of Siberia, the Urals, as well as the Far East. Like-minded people gather at the festival who want to attract the attention of a wide audience to their creative achievements. The symbol of the “New Siberian transit” is the wheel. Now the festival is held exclusively in Novosibirsk, where theater groups from three of the above regions come together. And before that it was really in transit and was carried out either in one city or in another. Thanks to this festival, summer exchange tours, meetings of theater directors, viewing of a large number of productions of young beginning directors, communication of critics with troupes and so on became possible. Supervises the "New Siberian Transit" Irina V. Kulyabina. In the fall (6 months before the festival), the jury travels to Siberia, the Urals and the Far East, watch various performances and choose the best for an invitation to participate in the New Siberian Transit.
Charity
V.P. Redlich, the largest Siberian director of the 20th century, headed the Red Torch Theater (Novosibirsk) in the 50s of the last century. She had the title of People's Artist of the RSFSR. Thanks to her, the Red Torch Theater became famous throughout the country as the Siberian Art Theater. A charity fund was named after her. It is designed to provide financial support to actors and other employees of the Red Torch Theater, important projects and so on. Each resident of Novosibirsk can contribute to the development of theatrical art of the city. On the site of the Red Torch Theater, all the details of the fund are given.
Theatrical KaFe
The Red Torch Theater (Novosibirsk) offers its viewers a third non-format stage - a cafe. Here you can sit in good company, taste delicious dishes. To see and hear how theater actors will transform into parodists, musicians and even chansonniers. Here you can also chat with your favorite artists, take pictures with them as a keepsake. A warm, friendly, creative atmosphere of comfort reigns here.
Rules for viewers
The Red Torch Theater offers its viewers to purchase tickets for performances online in two ways: book online and redeem at the box office within 24 hours, or immediately pay for them using a credit card and receive an identity document before the show. For the convenience of the audience, the Red Torch Theater has posted a poster on its official website where you can choose the desired performance and a day convenient for visiting the theater. On the diagram of the auditorium, you can choose suitable places.