Theater them. Volkova, Yaroslavl: photo, actors, repertoire, history. Where is the Volkov Theater?

The Volkov Theater (Yaroslavl) in 2015 celebrated its 265th birthday. In his repertoire there are performances for every taste and age. On his stage there are performances created both by classical works and by plays by contemporary playwrights. In addition, the theater is the organizer of two major festivals.

History of the theater

The Volkov Theater, whose history dates back to the XVIII century, began its creative career as a small group of amateur actors. The organizer, decorator, artist, director and so on was the son of a wealthy merchant F. Volkov.

After Fedor Grigorevich left with his troupe to St. Petersburg at the invitation of the empress, the business that he started continued to develop.

In the 19 th century, the Theater. Volkova (then it was called otherwise) was considered one of the best provincial temples of art. Here many great artists began their creative path: L. Sobinov, L. Kositskaya, P. Strepetova, I. Moskvin and others. On a tour to Yaroslavl, M. Shchepkin and K. Stanislavsky often came.

The first theatrical season of the 20th century coincided with the anniversary of the theater. Celebrations dedicated to this event were given an all-Russian scale. The best artists of Moscow and St. Petersburg were invited to the jubilee.

In 1911 the Yaroslavl drama received a new building. At the same time, the theater was given the name of the founder, professional actor of Russia F. Volkov.

In the 20s of the 20th century the troupe received a new name. The drama began to be called the "Soviet Volkov Theater." After the collapse of the USSR, the name changed again. From it the word "Soviet" was deleted.

In the 30s the repertoire consisted of works by Russian classics. During the Great Patriotic War, plays on military themes were staged on the stage of the Yaroslavl Theater: "Front", "The Guy from Our City", "Invasion", "Russian People", "Field Marshal Kutuzov", "Boatman", "General Brusilov".

The year 1950 was marked by a solemn celebration of the bicentennial of the first Russian theater.

Today the troupe is a harmonious ensemble, which combines the fresh look of young talents and the great experience of the stage masters.

The theater actively cooperates with directors and artists from different countries, often goes on tour.

Building

The Volkov Theater, a photo of the building of which is presented in this article, for more than two centuries of its existence has changed many premises.

Today he works on the stage, which was built for him in 1911. The author of the project was the architect Nikolai Spirin.

From 2012 to 2015, the building underwent major repairs. At the same time the performances continued to go on during this period.

In 2012, facade works were carried out. The plaster layer on the walls was completely renovated. Sculptural compositions were brought into their original appearance. On the building of the theater was installed outside the lighting.

In the same year, the old roof was completely replaced with a new one and the basement was waterproofed.

In 2013, new, modern sound equipment was installed in both halls. The equipment was equipped with a buffet. Now it can also serve as a stage for various events.

The interior decoration of the premises has undergone changes. The foyers were equipped with a large number of lamps, decorated with stucco molding. Another appearance acquired stairs.

In 2014, the theater's main stage was completely reconstructed. Its technical equipment has changed, it has become modern and opens up a huge number of new opportunities.

In 2015, the reconstruction was completed. At the last stage, doorways, windows and workshops were repaired.

F. Volkov

The Volkov Theater (Yaroslavl) bears the name of an outstanding artist who lived in the distant 18th century. Fedor Grigorievich was a universal man. He combined a large number of talents. He was an actor, musician, architect, woodcarver, poet, collector of rare books, painter, stage machinist, sculptor, director, director and founder of the first professional theater in Russia.

Fedor Grigorievich was a merchant's son. In 1750 in the city of Yaroslavl he organized an amateur theater. F. Volkov kept his offspring himself, investing his own capitals. In his troupe people of different professions and occupation were playing.

The news that an amateur troupe is working in Yaroslavl at a high, almost professional level, has reached the capital. And in 1752 this "provincial phenomenon" was invited by the Empress Elizabeth to St. Petersburg. A small Yaroslavl troupe accepted the invitation. And in the fierce January frost the artists went on a long journey.

The empress sent the best actors to the tuition. Thus, they formed the basis of the future professional theater, which was established in the capital in 1756.

Performances

The repertoire of the Volkov Theater includes the following productions:

• "Viy".
• "Ekaterina Ivanovna".
• "Kjodzhinsky skirmishes".
• "Provincial anecdotes."
• "Tevye".
• "The Magic Lamp of Aladdin."
• "Brutal games."
• "Cats and Mice".
• "Deadline".
• "Cyanide potassium ... With milk or without?".
• "Storm".
• "Orpheus and Eurydice" and others.

Visitors to the theater

Yaroslavl Theater named after Volkov takes on its stage troupes from other cities. In the remaining three months of the 2015-2016 season, viewers will be able to see the following guest performances:

• "Who created the miracle."
• "Romeo and Jeanette".
• "Sharabaniada".

"The Wonder Maker" is the production of the Ivanovo Drama Theater based on a play based on real events. The main characters of the play are the teacher Annie Sullivan and her student Ellen Keller. This is a story about how to find peace, learn to understand and feel it.

"Romeo and Jeanette" is a play by a dramatic troupe from Ivanovo. It will be interesting for romantics, thirsting for real feelings, and for cynics who believe that there is really no love. Romantics can see what price you have to pay for happiness. Cynics may understand that true feelings do exist.

"Sharabaniada" is a performance presented by the members of the actor-musical group "Nemoi Front". The presentation takes the form of an apartment. Artists and viewers will think together about music, poetry, real human feelings, healthy idiocy, etc. There will be a lot of accordion, guitar, words and strong tea.

Troupe

Wonderful artists have gathered in his troupe the Volkov Theater. Actors here serve universal, able to play any role and work in different genres.

Theatrical company:

• Nikolai Schreiber;
• Ruslan Khalyuzov;
• Alyona Tertova;
• Valery Smirnov;
• Lyudmila Poshekhonova;
• Anatoly Peshkov;
• Victoria Miroshnikova;
• Nikolay Lavrov ;
• Galina Krylova;
• Yana Ivashchenko;
• Galina Efanova;
• Vetoshkina's love;
• Valeria Bakay;
• Natalia Asankina and many others.

Festivals

Theater them. Volkova holds two large-scale festivals every year. They pass with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.

The International Volkov Festival has existed since 2000. He is among the five best and most prestigious in our country. Leading theatrical companies take part in it not only from all over Russia, but also from many other countries. The motto of this festival is: "Russian drama in the languages of the world."

The second festival, which holds the Yaroslavl Theater, is intended for young people. "The future of theatrical Russia" - this is the name he wears. The festival involves students of creative universities and schools.

In addition to the competition, performances are held in the framework of the festival with the participation of theater and cinema stars, lectures and master classes are held, creative meetings with famous cultural figures are held. Representatives of casting agencies, theaters, film crews, etc. come to the festival. Thanks to this, the participants have a chance to get an invitation to work in a troupe or to appear in a film.

Rules for viewers

When visiting the productions that the Theater im. Volkova, you must follow certain rules. You can buy a ticket for the performance at the ticket office or on the official website on-line. Electronic documents must be independently printed or presented on the screen of a tablet or smartphone.

Return tickets purchased only if the performance was canceled or postponed.

Spectators who came to the theater in a state of intoxication, as well as in sports, work, beach or dirty clothes, are not allowed in the hall.

Smoking is prohibited in the premises. In a hall it is impossible to accept food and drink drinks, and also to carry arms, ammunition, means for self-defense.

If you find any items and bags left unattended in the building, you must immediately inform the guards or the administration about the find.

How to get there

Where is the Volkov Theater? This is the question asked by those who are going here for the first time. To find it is not difficult. Near it are the streets of Ushinsky and Pervomaiskaya. Also nearby are such city attractions as the Governor's, Demidov and Vlasyevsky Gardens, the Museum of the History of Yaroslavl, several churches: Sretenskaya, Bogoyavlenskaya, Dimitry of Solunsky, Archangel Michael, Elijah the Prophet, Spas on the City, Nikola the Rubble and so on.

You can get to the theater by taxi with numbers 99, 51, 46, 91, 87, 36, 71, 80, 96, 44, 61, 73, 84, 97, 94, 37, 98 and 47 and trolleybus No. 9. You can also take a bus. To the theater there are flights 33, 19k, 14, 44, 2 and 42.

It is necessary to go to the stop "Volkov Square".