The section «Theatres» on our website is devoted to the study of the rich theatrical culture of Kyiv. We talk about the largest theaters in the city, their history, architectural features and repertoire. We give information about the schedule of performances, ticket prices and how best to book them. We also provide interesting facts about famous actors, directors and authors of performances who are associated with Kiev. Our section is also devoted to little-known theaters and performances, which also have their own uniqueness and interest for theatrical gourmets. If you love the theater and want to learn more about the theatrical culture of Kyiv, then our section «Theatres» will help you choose interesting performances and enjoy a high level of performance.
The building of the Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theater was built in 1898 on Nikolaevskaya Square, which appeared on the site of a filled-in pond located in the estate of Kyiv professor Friedrich Mehring. The theater building was erected by architects Eduard Bradtman (house of the “weeping widow”, Kiev Conservatory, house of Baron Hesselbein) … Read more
On May 28, 1988, the Kiev theater “Wheel” gave its first performance. Headed by ideological inspirer Irina Klishchevskaya, the team received its own premises on Andreevsky Spusk. In the 19th century, a Podolsk jeweler lived in this house, and in the 20th century there were Soviet communal apartments. All theater workers – both service workers … Read more
The Kiev State Academic Puppet Theater is the first puppet theater in Ukraine and was founded on October 27, 1927 at the Ivan Franko Kiev Theater for Children on the initiative of the People’s Artists of Ukraine A. I. Solomarsky and I. S. Deyeva. The first theatrical season was opened with two performances – “Ancient … Read more