Young children must be accustomed to the beautiful. One of the ways to introduce them to the sphere of culture is a family visit to the theater. Indeed, it is here that simple children's performances raise such important issues as love and friendship, honesty and devotion, good and evil. In this article we will talk about the Astrakhan State Puppet Theater (Astrakhan).
Historical reference
Let's look a little into the past. Let's first talk about when the puppet theater appeared in Astrakhan. The date of its foundation is considered to be 1986. The theater building was not immediately in one place. At first it was located in two different institutions. In the first, all the performances were held and the audience was received, and in the second there were ticket offices, administrative and utility rooms. In 1991, the theater moved to a new, more spacious building, at 12/7 Violetova Street.
Over the years of its activity, a huge number of children with parents have been here, many interesting performances staged by the best directors not only from Russia but also from other countries have been played. The Puppet Theater in Astrakhan organized the first ever International Festival of Puppet Theaters of the Caspian littoral states - the Caspian Coast. He successfully passed from 2008 to 2016.
Today, the theater is the best cultural center of the city, which will appeal to both children and their parents. It often hosts exhibitions of children's artwork, master classes from the best artists and theater workers. Puppet Theater in Astrakhan (photo in the article) holds charity events for the youngest visitors from low-income groups of society. Next, we suggest you familiarize yourself with useful information.
Puppet Theater (Astrakhan): telephone administration and rules of conduct
At the moment, the head of the friendly team Lavrinenko Lyudmila Ivanovna. You can find her phone on the official website of the institution. She always happily communicates with visitors and takes care that every guest feels comfortable at home.
Of course, as in any cultural institution, the puppet theater in Astrakhan has certain rules of conduct that must be observed. So:
- Entrance to the building occurs through the central doors, only after purchasing a ticket, which every adult and child from 1 year must buy.
- It is forbidden to bring dangerous objects into the theater that could cause harm to other visitors, as well as alcoholic and alcohol-containing products.
- Spectators should be careful about the property of the institution, to decorations and decorations displayed in the lobby and corridors.
- Visitors should come to performances in clean, tidy clothes. There is a specific dress code.
- Large suitcases, bags, outerwear, as well as food and drinks should not be carried into the auditorium.
- Before the start of the performance, you need to take your places; during the performance, do not allow children to run around the room and turn off all mobile devices. Audio and video are strictly prohibited.
Behind the scenes
Puppet Theater in Astrakhan is located in a small two-story building in the classical style, decorated with small stucco elements. Ticket offices are located at the entrance. Then begins the lobby area, with a large wardrobe, where you can leave your outerwear and change shoes. Nearby is a puppet museum, often participating in performances. On the walls of the first floor are the works of local artists. On the second is the main hall, not very large (only 12 rows), but very cozy and comfortable. The amazing play of the actors is seen remarkably, which allows you to get pleasant emotions and impressions. There is also a "small" hall, where chamber performances for adults sometimes take place. Nearby there is a buffet that can be visited before the start of the performance or during the intermission. Here you can taste delicious ice cream or cakes.
Poster
For the convenience of parents, all performances are divided by age categories. Carefully study them, and then purchase tickets for the performance you like.
The following categories are distinguished:
- Performances from 0+ to 6+. We will name the best of this category: "Cat and Mouse" (the performance lasts 45 minutes, during which the children actively participate in it); "Little Red Riding Hood" (here for children an unusual representation of the shadow theater and a combination of live and tablet dolls); "Mrs. Metelitsa" (a popular fairy tale with a deep inner content. She teaches children that work is always rewarded according to their deserts, and laziness does not lead to anything good).
- Performances from 6+ to 12+. The Mystery of the White Lotus; "Mozart and Salieri"; "Rain and White" (a great idea of true friendship).
- Performances from 16+. "Orchestra" (an unusual experiment using special dolls - tantamaresok); "Flora for life", "Pygmalion" (here is an amazing play of light and shadow, tantamareschi dolls and the eternal theme of love).
Cast
The theater is played by talented puppeteers. All of them have either the highest category, or the first. They constantly improve their skills, as well as conduct master classes for children and adults, where they talk about the features of the puppeteer and share their secrets. Arriving at the theater, the audience can enjoy the work of such masters as Sevastyanova Alla, Elena Bulakhova, George Butusov and others.
Reviews
Puppet Theater (Astrakhan) is loved by both adults and children. Among the comments left after visiting this cultural institution, a huge number of positive and enthusiastic reviews. Visitors praise the brilliant play of the actors, beautiful scenery and costumes, a modern approach to traditional performances. It is also noted that in each performance, in addition to the entertainment part, there is also an instructive. Children are told what friendship, love, good and evil are, and much more. Having visited the puppet theater once, you will definitely return there again!