The famous trainer Yuri Kuklachev. Cat Theater: address, repertoire, reviews

Not one generation of children seeks to enter the magical world, the main inhabitants of which are cats. And Yury Kuklachev gives them such an opportunity . The theater that he created is famous all over the world.

All those who saw the artist, first of all, note his unusually kind expression, naively open eyes. Who else could cats like? Freedom-loving animals are slow to obey a man. But in this case this rule does not work. Home pets perform unusual, amazing tricks, it would seem, easily and at ease. About how difficult it is given to fluffy artists, only Kuklachev knows.

The cat theater created by him marked the 25th anniversary. During these years and three children the clown grew up and became participants in the cat's life. The eldest son received the title of the deserved master of the stage, the daughter draws and illustrates the father's books, participates in performances, the youngest is the ballet dancer and also soloes in theatrical performances of his father.

How does he manage it

He tried to be a clown since childhood. He had to overcome many difficulties before his talent was appreciated. At the very beginning, the teachers of the circus school did not recognize at all that he had a young man. But after Kuklachev found a kitten on the street, he realized how to act, and made love for cats the meaning of his life.

Pets respond to him in return. After all, you can not train a cat. She always does only what she wants. But it is possible to raise her, as the people's artist himself says. He lives with his little friends on stage, and not just acts. Spectators note that the fluffy animals are very comfortable and cozy in the hands of the artist. They are not afraid to perform, and do not become timid before the public, because in their "apartments" behind the scenes they never knew the ill-treatment of people, and therefore do not expect him from any of those present in the room. And consequently, they trust and fully reveal their talents to the public.

Where all this happens

Place where Kuklachev works - Cat Theater. At present, it is a state budget institution. The first performances took place in its walls in 1990, when the room in which it is currently located was presented to the artist by the Moscow mayor's office. Since that time, Kuklachev's theater has not changed its location. His address is still this: Moscow, Kutuzovsky Prospekt, house 25. It is easy to get here. It is enough to take the metro train and get to the station with the same name, then drive one stop by public transport. Also from the metro station "Kievskaya" there are buses and shuttles. Another option is a walk from the metro station "Studencheskaya".

How much does it cost to get to the performance given by the theater of Kuklachev? The price fluctuates, the minimum is 1200 rubles.

What artists show

The theater's repertoire changes regularly. Although, if there are new performances, this does not mean that the viewer will no longer see the old ones. On the contrary, the disappearance from the poster means that the tailed artists at this time rehearse intensely and will once again please the viewer in the near future. And it's no accident. It takes several years to create a single performance. Currently, the most popular are "My favorite cats." In it takes part 70 tailed pets, many of whom used to be homeless. The talent does not depend on the breed. It happens that a great actor turns out to be a scrawny, hungry kitten.

Another performance, which is offered to the audience, was created by Dmitry Kuklachev. It is called "I am a Clown!", And tells how, with the help of perseverance and sincere desire to realize your dream in life, you can achieve a lot.

Another idea of persistence in achieving the goal is called Cats-show. It also talks about how you can become an artist using your work. It's no wonder that Kuklachev started working with cats.

The ballet is not a hindrance

The theater in which they play the main roles, brings only positive emotions, joy and fun, as well as simple communication with these cute animals. But the play "People and Cats" has a comedy direction. In addition, for the first time, choreography and clownery were combined. This innovation was brought by the younger son of Kuklachev - Vladimir.

Not only do cats take part in the performances. This involved a dog. What is surprising, mustachioed artists are not afraid of it at all. Dynamics and exciting plot will be of interest to school-age children, although among visitors you can see younger audiences. In this there is nothing terrible, because the play teaches the love of animals, good attitude towards people.

Human Lessons

The room where Kuklachev stands - the theater - has become a place where kindness not only is born and lives, but also increases thanks to the lessons that are being held here. Anyone wishing to visit him must come to the theater half an hour before the start, because first an orientation tour is conducted. During it, the children will see a museum in which exhibits related to cats are collected from different parts of the world. Also will visit the "fluffy apartments", in which they will be able to see in which comfortable, satisfying and free-living conditions Kuklachev keeps his pets.

The theater will also allow you to see how artists bring up animals, learn how to teach your pet to perform various tricks at home. All classes with children are conducted in a playful form, entertaining and exciting.

Cats, of which about 120 live in the theater, live in glass, comfortable cages. There they have everything you need to sleep, play and eat. Feed your pets with dry or natural food. Chicken meat is purchased at a special poultry farm. Veterinarians follow the health of their pets, who regularly perform a medical examination of each cat.

Not only a clown

Do not be surprised that the premises are clean and comfortable. Could a good clown have made a bad existence behind the scenes for his most beloved and valuable artists? Of course not! He dedicated all his life to them. In addition to speeches, he writes books about animals, travels with kindness lessons to schools. Visits even institutions where teenagers who once stumbled bear punishment. With the help of a special program, he tries to explain to them that not everything is lost in life and you can again get out on a flat road.

Has Kuklachev and other hobbies. Surprisingly, he has time to draw, cut wood and film.

Spectators who visited the theater of Kuklachev, the reviews leave the most positive. Of course, children are especially happy and happy. After all, they fall into the wonderful world of magic and fairy tales, the main characters of which are charming cats.