Events
18+
Tragicomedy
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are dead
Saint PetersburgTheater on Vasilyevsky
9Tue, 19:00Jul
7Sat, 19:00Sep
16+
Drama
Rock and Roll at Sunset
Saint PetersburgTheater on Vasilyevsky
9Tue, 19:00Jul
15Sun, 19:00Sep
16+
Drama
The Stone
Saint PetersburgTheater on Vasilyevsky
9Tue, 19:00Jul
22Sun, 19:00Sep
16+
Drama
The Merchants
Saint PetersburgTheater on Vasilyevsky
10Wed, 19:00Jul
11Wed, 19:00Sep
16+
Drama
The man in the car
Saint PetersburgTheater on Vasilyevsky
10Wed, 19:00Jul
10Tue, 19:00Sep
16+
Drama
Petersburg
Saint PetersburgTheater on Vasilyevsky
10Wed, 19:00Jul
27Fri, 19:00Sep
16+
Solo performance
The human voice
Saint PetersburgTheater on Vasilyevsky
11Thu, 19:00Jul
20Fri, 19:00Sep
16+
Drama
Save the chamber cadet Pushkin
Saint PetersburgTheater on Vasilyevsky
11Thu, 19:00Jul
20Fri, 19:00Sep
16+
Comedy
Two ladies heading north
Saint PetersburgTheater on Vasilyevsky
12Fri, 19:00Jul
8Sun, 19:00Sep
16+
Comedy
Woe from Wit
Saint PetersburgTheater on Vasilyevsky
12Fri, 19:00Jul
10Tue, 19:00Sep
0+
Children's play
Porridge from an Axe
Saint PetersburgTheater on Vasilyevsky
13Sat, 12:00Jul
28Sat, 15:00Sep
18+
Drama
My Dear Matilda
Saint PetersburgTheater on Vasilyevsky
13Sat, 19:00Jul
12Thu, 19:00Sep
16+
Drama
ART
Saint PetersburgTheater on Vasilyevsky
13Sat, 19:00Jul
29Sun, 19:00Sep
6+
Children's play
Muff, Half Boot and Moss Beard
Saint PetersburgTheater on Vasilyevsky
14Sun, 12:00Jul
21Sat, 12:00Sep
16+
Tragicomedy
Provincial jokes
Saint PetersburgTheater on Vasilyevsky
14Sun, 19:00Jul
15Sun, 19:00Sep
18+
Drama
Stroke of Fate
Saint PetersburgTheater on Vasilyevsky
14Sun, 19:00Jul
26Thu, 19:00Sep
6+
Children's play
What's happened?
Saint PetersburgTheater on Vasilyevsky
8Sun, 12:00Sep
16+
Comedy
Purely a family affair
Saint PetersburgTheater on Vasilyevsky
8Sun, 19:00Sep
16+
Drama
Orpheus Descends to Hell
Saint PetersburgTheater on Vasilyevsky
13Fri, 19:00Sep
16+
Drama
Dowryless
Saint PetersburgTheater on Vasilyevsky
14Sat, 19:00Sep
18+
Drama
Winter
Saint PetersburgTheater on Vasilyevsky
14Sat, 19:00Sep
16+
Comedy
How Zoya fed the geese
Saint PetersburgTheater on Vasilyevsky
17Tue, 19:00Sep
16+
Comedy
Elsa's Land
Saint PetersburgTheater on Vasilyevsky
17Tue, 19:00Sep
16+
Drama
Love
Saint PetersburgTheater on Vasilyevsky
18Wed, 19:00Sep
16+
Drama
The Long Christmas Lunch
Saint PetersburgTheater on Vasilyevsky
18Wed, 19:00Sep
Description
The State Drama Theater on Vasilyevsky Island emerged in 1989 as the experimental studio "Secret". This theater continues to crown itself with the best traditions of theatrical art in St. Petersburg, becoming a modern and modern institution. This is a unique combination of tradition and innovation. Initially starting as a private initiative, the theater became state registered in 1991. The actors of the theater on Vasilievsky, popularly known as the “Ostrovchane”, acquired a reputation among their colleagues from other theaters.
The main trump cards of the "island" theater were comedies and farces. The theater is not limited to genre boundaries, presenting both Russian and foreign classics, as well as introducing the public to modern playwrights. Many of the theater's works have been awarded the most prestigious awards in the world of theatrical art, such as "Golden Mask", "Triumph" and "Golden Spotlight". Productions from great masters such as Denis Khusniyarov, Vladimir Tumanov, Andrzej Buben, Artem Tsypin, attract full houses and receive high marks in the art world. Directors Roman Viktyuk and Rezo Gabriadze also collaborate at the theater. The Satire Theater performs at world festivals in Avignon, Paris, Helsinki, Berlin, Palermo, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Moscow and Gomel.
The theater's tours are not limited to the Leningrad region. The troupe of actors regularly travels outside the country, presenting their productions in near and far abroad. Touring in the CIS countries has also become a common practice for artists.
In addition to complex dramas and author’s variations, the theater’s repertoire also includes productions for children. Directors and actors create original fairy tales, beautifully designed and colorful to delight young audiences. The theater is also actively involved in charitable activities, providing assistance to children from disadvantaged and low-income families. Free charity performances become a constant holiday for young spectators.
Since its founding, the Vasilyevsky Island Theater, under the direction of Vladimir Slovokhotov, has attracted the best actors, which has significantly improved the reputation of the institution. The main troupe of the theater today includes outstanding actors: Yuri Itskov, Nadezhda Zhiderova, Mikhail Nikolaev, Ilya Noskov, Elena Martynenko, Natalya Lyzhina, Svetlana Shchedrina, Ekaterina Zorina, Maria Fefilova, Ekaterina Ryabova, Ilona Brodskaya, David Brodsky. The team is constantly replenished with young actors. The theater also houses a Chamber Stage, which hosts performances for small audiences and sometimes hosts contemporary art exhibitions.
The theater on Vasilyevsky is famous not only for its high-quality productions, but also for its original scenery, costumes and special effects used both on stage and in the hall itself. The theater is proud of its high ratings and positive audience reviews. The professionalism of the acting ensemble and the skill of the directors inspire you to attend the performances.