Pushkin Drama Theater (Pskov) wasConceived in the centenary of the birth of the great poet, whose name is. Today his repertoire includes dramas, comedies, classical works and modern plays, fairy tales for children.
In 1898, the City Duma decided thatPskov needs a room for performances. Pushkinsky Theater was decided to build by the project of Edward Germeyer. His hall was supposed to hold 1200 spectators. Construction was completed in 1906. Initially, the theater was called the People’s House named after A.S. Pushkin. Here were such great artists as: V. Komissarzhevskaya, A. Duncan, F. Shalyapin, P. Strepetova, L. Sobinov, K. Varlamov and many others. The name of the theater changed many times throughout his creative life. He got today's name after the end of the Second World War.
During the war, the Nazis captured the city of Pskov.The Pushkinsky Theater was used by the Germans as a club for events and concerts. The building was badly damaged by bombing, it was looted by the Nazis. In 1946, the theater was repaired and began to work again.
In the 1950s, artists such as V. Shubin, E. Vitorgan, T. Rumyantseva and many others began their creative work here.
In 1996, the theater began to wear the proud title of Academic.
The architectural monument is a building built in the beginning of the 20th century in the Art Nouveau style, which houses the Pushkin Theater (Pskov). His address: Pushkin street, house number 13.
From 2011 to 2014, there was a large-scale reconstruction of the theater building. The foundation was strengthened, the facades were restored, and decorative elements were restored.
The opening of the renovated theater took place in February 2014. President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation personally attended the gala evening dedicated to this significant event.
In recent years, the troupe has begun active cooperation with directors from other cities and countries.
As mentioned above, in 1906 itsDrama Theater has found the city of Pskov. The Pushkinsky Theater (its building) was gradually dilapidated, it was in need of repair and re-equipment. Its last reconstruction was carried out back in 1946.
In 2008Andrey Turchak became the new governor of the region. He immediately took under his personal control the sphere of culture. It was he who allocated funds for the reconstruction of the building of the Drama Theater. A major overhaul began in 2011. It lasted three years. The building has changed. Its interiors, decor, even the color of the walls were restored - as they were originally. In each room was installed furniture, lighting and hung curtains for windows, as close as possible to the historical.
For the theater was built the second building - nextwith the old. The rehearsal halls, workshops, exhibition hall, workshops, in which decorations and costumes are made, are located in the new building. Thus, the historic building is entirely given to the artists, and all the technical staff moved to a new house. Today there are two halls in the theater: the main one, which holds 446 seats, and the Small - for up to 112 spectators.
Now the theater is equipped with the latest technology. The most modern and high-quality sound, light and video equipment is installed here. A recording studio has been created.
Pushkin Theater (Pskov) offers its viewers the following repertoire:
And others.
The Pushkin Theater (Pskov) gathered on its stage talented artists who are able to play roles not only in serious drama performances, but also in light comedies and children's fairy tales.
Troupe:
Today, the theater director is GregoryMikhailovich Kozlov. He was born in then Leningrad, in 1955. He first graduated from the Institute of Shipbuilding. He worked as an engineer for several years and then changed his profession. At the age of 28, Grigory Mikhailovich entered the Leningrad Institute of Theater, Music and Cinema. In 1989, he successfully graduated from it and acquired the profession of actor of the puppet theater.
In 1990 G.Kozlov first appeared in the role of director. But his first performance went unnoticed. Recognition he received through his second directorial work - the play “Moscow. Praying for the cup. This production was recognized as the best in Moscow in the 1991-1992 season. All-Russian glory Grigory Mikhailovich earned in 1994. His “Crime and Punishment” became a sensation.
In 2015, Mr. Kozlov arrived in Pskov. Pushkinsky Theater took him to the post of artistic director and director.
