Theater "At the Bridge" (Perm): reviews and repertoire

Perm Theater "At the Bridge" is one of the ten best theaters in our country, because it is original, unique and directed by an extraordinary person.

History of the theater

In 1988, the author's theater "At the Bridge" (Perm) was founded. The photo of the building is presented above. This is the first mystical theater in the world. This is exactly what his founder, artistic director and director - S.P. Fedotov. Originally it was a youth studio under his direction, where he began to experiment, to look for his own manner. All this resulted in the opening of the theater "At the Bridge", which was located in the Palace of Culture of the Telephone Plant and gave its presentation in his Small Hall. The first play was the play "Mandate" by N. Erdman. The premiere took place on October 7, 1988. This day is officially considered the birthday of the theater. In 1992, his company moved to its own building. Then the theater received the status of urban. The first performance, played on a new stage, was "Marriage" N.V. Gogol. In the theater, the magic world reigns, which is created thanks to a special repertoire consisting of plays by such authors as M. Bulgakov, B. Stoker, N.V. Gogol, F.M. Dostoevsky and others. The theater gained wide popularity thanks to the cycle of Gogol's productions.

Creator and leader

Theater "At the Bridge" (Perm) was created by Honored Artist of Russia, Laureate of the National Prize "Golden Mask" - Sergei Pavlovich Fedotov. For his production of "Dog Heart" in the Czech Republic, he was awarded the title of the best director and became the first ever foreigner to receive such a prize in this country.

Sergei Pavlovich was born in Perm, here at the Institute of Arts and Culture he received a directorial education. Performances put to them - bright, original and known far beyond its hometown. Spectators come to Perm from different cities of Russia specifically to see his performances. Sergei Pavlovich Fedotov is a science fiction and mystic, he offers his viewers new game relations, a special acting manner to exist on the stage. It is original, paradoxical, grotesque, and thanks to it the actors completely immerse themselves in the space of the other world.

Performances of the Theater "At the Bridge" are diverse in genres. There are tragedies, comedies, detectives, parables, but in all of them there is magic, mysticism and mystery, superhuman forces certainly invade the action of each production. This is the director's view of theatrical art and life, on the relationship of man with the worlds - internal and external. Performances of Sergei Pavlovich received the Grand Prix at international theatrical festivals.

Repertoire

Theater "At the Bridge" (Perm) in its repertoire combines performances by works of Russian and European classics, as well as the most modern examples of domestic and foreign drama. A lot of productions are created at the junction of different genres. Theater "At the Bridge" was the first in Russia to stage plays on the plays of Irish writer M. McDonagh. For the production of the "Cripple from Inishman", created by the playwright, the troupe in 2010 became the Laureate of the theatrical prize "Golden Mask".

In the theater "At the Bridge" today you can see the following performances:

• "Man-pillow" by the black detective M. McDonagh.
• "Pannochka" - a performance-thriller based on the story of N.V. Gogol "Viy".
• "Master and Margarita" - its own version of the novel by M. Bulgakov.
• "Skull from Connemara" - a gloomy comedy for M. McDonagh.
• "Belle from Linen" is a sad comedy by M. McDonagh.
• "Dog Heart" - a human comedy for M. Bulgakov.
• "Castle" - according to F. Kafka.
• "Panic" - the irony of M. Myllyacho.
• "Smell" - according to R. Familiari.
• "Dracula" - according to B. Stoker.
• "Juno and Avos" - a rock opera by A. Rybnikov and A. Voznesensky;
• "33 fainting" - according to A. Chekhov.
• "Termen" - according to P. Zelenka.
• "The Star and Death of Joaquin Murieta" is a rock opera by A. Rybnikov and A. Voznesensky.
• "Quasimodo" - according to V. Hugo.

Troupe

The Theater "At the Bridge" (Perm) is thirty-five talented and unique actors. Most of the troupe consists of young artists who are not thirty years old. The actors of the theater "At the Bridge" are people of versatile, having many interests, most of them have higher acting education. To date, the composition of the troupe is as follows: A. Anisimova, I. Baboshin, A. Borovskaya, T. Golenduhina, V. Ilyin, D. Kabalin, N. Kolomiyko, Yu. Kopylova, E. Lebedeva, V. Léurdo, A Moljanov, I. Molyanova, A. Muratova, M. Novichenko, A. Perova, T. Petunkina, M. Sigal, V. Skidanov, I. Ushakova, R. Shnigir and others.

Pannochka

Theater performances "At the Bridge" are popular and loved. One of the most famous performances in his repertoire is "Pannochka". Theater "At the Bridge" (Perm) turned the story of N.V. Gogol in the mystical thriller. The author of the script is Nina Sadur, the director and stage designer is Sergey Fedotov. This performance is a visiting card of the theater "At the Bridge". Its premiere took place in 1991. It was after the performance "Pannochka" was staged that the theater received the nickname "mystical", and it was recognized as the right of the discoverer on the stage of the world of otherworldly forces.

The stylistics of this production is unique, it combines comedy, philosophy and horror. This is a play based on a game of contrasts. The action makes the audience laugh, start at surprise and freeze in horror. The success of the play lies in the fact that jokes, which are either funny or frightening, conceal a profound philosophical meaning and the audience can find answers to many questions. "Pannochka" has been on the stage of the Theater "At the Bridge" for more than 20 years, but popularity only increases. Each show is accompanied by a permanent sellout. Actors who are engaged in this production, make the viewer feel practically their own skin, how terrible the other world is and how much delight one can experience when you discover secret knowledge.

Reviews

To decide to attend a performance, to know the opinion of those who have already seen it, is necessary for many potential viewers - residents and visitors of the city of Perm. Theater "At the Bridge" reviews critics, among which there are members of the jury of the National Prize "Golden Mask", about his performances receives the most flattering. For example, Viktor Shriman spoke about the fact that actors who play here are able to create a special world on the stage, penetrate deeply into the psyche of characters whose roles are performed genuinely reincarnated externally and internally, which is not so common nowadays. Marina Timasheva (a columnist for Radio Liberty) considers plays by the Theater "At the Bridge" to be genius, and the director is one of the few who can make the productions voluminous. Anatoly Smelyanskiy (chairman of the jury of the Golden Mask and rector of the Chekhov Moscow Art Theater School) admires the repertoire and troupe from the city of Perm. Theater "At the Bridge" reviews the audience receives only admired, especially fascinating public performance "Pannochka." It would seem that the story has long been known to everyone, but it looks new, alive, modern and exciting.

Theater Museum

Recently, the theater "At the Bridge" (Perm) opened a museum for its viewers, which can be visited before or immediately after the end of each performance. Among the exhibits are props, costumes and details of scenery from the performances "Master and Margarita", "Ghoul", "Pannochka", "Dracula" and "Suicide". Here is a cup from which Margaret's blood drank at a ball at Woland; The throne on which Dracula was sitting; Coffin Pannochki; The severed head of Berlioz; An unfinished game of chess with Woland with a cat Behemoth and others.

The museum of the theater is unique in that it is possible to touch the exhibits with your hands. It is located in one of the halls for rehearsals. Each exhibit has its own history, which will be told by the theater staff or by the actors themselves.

How to get there

Near the Square of the Ural Volunteers is the theater "At the Bridge" (Perm). Address: street Kuibysheva, house number 11. You can get to the theater by tram numbers 3, 4, 7 and 11. Exit at the stop, which is called "Theater at the Bridge", or on the "Square of Ural Volunteers." You can take the bus. In this case, you need to get off at the bus stop "ul. Popova "or" TSUM ", and then walk a bit to the" Square ", and from it to reach the intersection of Sovetskaya and Kuibyshev. It is necessary to climb up the last one, and there will be a pointer "Theater" At the Bridge ", then to the left.

Information for viewers

On tickets to the theater "At the Bridge" (Perm) prices depend on the place, the number and the time of the performance start. The cost varies from 500 to 2000 rubles. The audience has the opportunity to purchase tickets for preferential performances, which go during the daytime - at 14:00 or at 15:00. Their cost is from 300 to 1200 rubles. In the theater "At the Bridge" (Perm) tickets can be purchased at the ticket office, from 12:00 to 19:00 from Tuesday to Friday and from 12:00 to 18:00 - on Saturday and Sunday. Monday is a day off. You can book tickets by phone 8 (342) 237-52-55 or make a purchase on the official website of the theater.