The wonderful world of the theater is one of the most beloved holiday destinations for both adults and children. This is a great way to enjoy a good acting and an interesting performance, while forgetting about problems and troubles. In addition, this is the best option if you want to instill in your child a love of art.
In simple children's performances, important topics often arise: friendship, love, fidelity. Almost every city in Russia has a theater. Most often this is one of the main attractions of the city. The largest city of Siberia - Tomsk is no exception. It houses 8 different theaters. The most popular among guests and residents of the city of Tomsk are the Skomorokh Theater, the Ark Drama Chamber and Student Theater. About the first, we detailed the material in the review below.
A bit of historical background
The history of the Puppet Theater and actor Skomorokh in Tomsk is full of bright and interesting events. He began his work a year after the terrible, bloody events of World War II (in September 1946). It was then that the City Culture Committee decided to open a special place intended for the entertainment of kids and their parents.
So, in the center of Tomsk appeared a puppet theater "Skomorokh". It was headed by Sofya Lvovna Sapozhnikova. She was engaged in the development of the theater, formed an acting troupe and solved many organizational issues. Over the years of its existence, the theater has been left without a couple of times. During this period, actors had to play performances in kindergartens and schools of the city. But the theater staff experienced these difficulties stoically, not ceasing to believe that soon everything would be fine.
A special contribution to the development of the theater belongs to the talented director Roman Winderman. He modernized the theater’s traditional repertoire. If earlier the performances were intended only for children, now adults could find an idea for themselves. The Skomorokh Theater (Tomsk) toured many countries of the globe on tour. European viewers were delighted with the play and skill of Russian actors.
Today the Skomorokh Theater is an active participant in many Russian theater festivals. Many performances were nominated for the most prestigious award - the Golden Mask. The theater also hosts exhibitions, workshops and theater lounges. This, by right, is one of the best cultural institutions of the city.
Puppet theater "Skomorokh" Tomsk: description
The large, beautiful theater building is hard to miss. It attracts the eyes of passersby with a bright, neon sign and a red roof. The building is decorated with many columns and semicircular windows. The inside of the theater is as magnificent as the outside. Climbing the stairs, the audience gets into the lobby. Here you can turn over clothes and shoes into the wardrobe, see the history of the theater, presented in the photographs on a special stand.
The foyer walls are decorated with portraits of actors and directors of the Skomorokh Theater (Tomsk). On the second floor there are two spacious theater halls (red and green). Each accommodates more than 100 people. They are quite similar, but the main difference is in the color scheme in which the interior is decorated. The big stage allows you to fully enjoy a good acting game.
In addition to two halls, there is a special room - a theater on pillows. There are many small soft pillows on which the audience is located. It is small, so the performances here are rare (mainly master classes and theatrical evenings). Also on the second floor there is a buffet. In it you can buy delicious airy cakes and pies with potatoes, as well as aromatic coffee, cappuccino or tea.
Helpful information
It will be useful to know for everyone who wants to visit the theater:
- The address of the Skomorokh Theater is Tomsk, 4. Solyanaya Square, 4. It is located in the central district of the city. Many buses and taxis go here. Therefore, you can easily get from anywhere in Tomsk.
- Tickets for performances can be purchased at the box office. They are located near the theater building. Opening hours: Tuesday-Friday - from 10:00 to 19:00, and on weekends - from 10:00 to 16:00 (Monday - day off). Fans of theatrical performances can also buy tickets at major shopping and entertainment centers (Emerald City, Lenta, and others) at the box office.
- The performances are varied. For children - from classic tales of the best world storytellers, to Russian folk. Adults can watch performances based on the famous works of Pushkin, Gogol, Dostoevsky. Prices are quite affordable.
- Every month (last Sunday) is the birthday day. On this day, 20 minutes before the performance, fun games are held with buffoons and fairy-tale characters, the traditional "Loaf", draws and gifts. Children who have a birthday this month watch the show for free. When buying a ticket you only need to present a birth certificate for the child.
Acting troupe
Another merit of Roman Vinderman: the selection of an excellent acting troupe. Each actor in the theater is a true professional in his field. Their game is fascinating, it is impossible not to fall in love with the characters, even if it is a scoundrel, his image is still charming.
Actors can do everything: they are virtuoso puppeteers, masters of reincarnation, in addition, they sing incendiary and dance. Today, viewers can enjoy the talented game of Victoria Balenko, Nikolay Ezhov, Olesya Kondratieva and others.
The best performances for children from 1.5 years
If you are thinking about where to go with your baby in Tomsk, the poster of the Skomorokh Theater must be in your field of vision. Here, even the smallest crumbs will be interesting. They will watch the performance with enthusiasm, and parents will be able to relax a bit. Wondering which performance to choose? We advise you to go to the following:
- "Zayushkina’s hut." A popular Russian folk tale about a kind, naive bunny and about a cunning and treacherous fox. The whole performance is accompanied by cheerful Russian folk music. The performance takes place in the hall on pillows and lasts approximately 35 minutes.
- "Traveling with Dolls." A great opportunity to get acquainted with dolls from different corners of the globe. Real Japanese puppets, parquet and finger puppets, as well as much more awaits the audience of the performance.
- Remember the story of Sergei Mikhalkov "Three Little Pigs"? Great for viewing with young children. She is told by three funny old women, each of whom has a puppet pig. A fairy tale teaches children kindness, honesty and responsiveness.
Adult Options
Now we learn about the repertoire of the Skomorokh Theater (Tomsk) for adult visitors. Fans of the classics will love the play The Queen of Spades, based on the work of the great Russian writer Alexander Pushkin. The mystical performance that unfolds on stage is fascinating from the first minutes. The wonderful music of Alfred Schnittke will complement the impression.
Those who prefer performances about love and passion are advised to pay attention to the performance of Turandot. It has everything: dangerous trials, passionate passion and great, bright love.
January 2019 Premieres
New Year holidays need to be fun. And if you are already tired of the festive feast, then cinemas, entertainment centers, recreation centers and theaters will come to your aid. Poster Tomsk offers you many entertainment options. One of them is a visit to a theatrical performance.
During the New Year holidays, the Skomorokh Theater prepared the following premieres for its visitors: Sleeping Beauty. Favorite fairy tale of many children in a new author's production. Puppet characters invite viewers to visit the magical world of fairy tales.
Also, the performance "Miracle Tree" is worthy of the attention of the audience. It is designed for viewers from 6 years. The children will be able to participate in the performance with Dr. Aibolit, Mukha-Tsokotuha, Moydodyr. After the performance, all spectators will be invited to the lobby, where a beautiful Christmas tree and Santa Claus with a Snow Maiden are waiting for them.
Puppet Theater "Skomorokh" Tomsk: reviews
Viewers leave only positive comments after visiting the theater. Many people like the magical atmosphere that prevails here. They also admire the actors' play and their ability to masterly transform. A varied selection of performances is also very popular with visitors. The Skomorokh Theater in Tomsk is a great place to go with the whole family!