Description of the attraction
The Satire Theater on Vasilievsky Island is one of the youngest creative teams in St. Petersburg. He is a continuer of the old traditions of the theater on Vasilievsky, which was opened in 1756 and whose first director was the famous Russian writer A. P. Sumarokov.
The history of modern theater began in 1989, when the administrator of the famous "Secret" beat-quartet group V. Slovokhotov suggested creating a new theater studio. The first season of the theater was opened by the vaudeville "Love in Three", which to this day is performed with great success on the stage and is the mascot of the troupe. Soon the studio separated from "Secret" and became an independent theater, which received the official name "Theater of Satire on Vasilievsky Island" (St. Petersburg Drama Theater on Vasilievsky). From that day on, Vladimir Slovokhotov headed the team, becoming the permanent head of the theater.
Renowned directors: Roman Viktyuk, Rezo Gabriadze, Igor Larin and others are successfully cooperating with the troupe of the theater on Vasilievsky. For many actors, the stage of this theater became their debut. Svetlana Svirko, Alexey Yankovsky, Adrian Rostovsky, Oleg Sologubov began their professional careers here.
Very soon the theater of Satire on Vasilievsky became popular with Petersburgers and guests of the city. The performances quickly became sensations and won the highest theatrical awards. The performances "Academy of Laughter" and "Vassa Zheleznova" were nominated for the State Prize. The troupe has repeatedly performed at international festivals. The theater performed on tour in Belarus, the Urals, Siberia, Altai.
The repertoire palette of the theater includes works of foreign and domestic classics, modern plays, performances for children. The troupe boldly goes to experiments, and new readings and original stage solutions allow them to preserve their individuality. In each season, the theater pleases the audience with several premieres.
For four years in a row, from 2002 to 2006, the Satire Theater on Vasilievsky became home to the participants of the international festival "Theater Island", within the framework of which the opening of the small festival "Doll Island" took place, during which children from orphanages could attend puppet shows, participate in the master -classes. In 2006, a club was opened in the branch of the theater, which is located on Maly Avenue, No. 49, where installations, exhibitions, and performances were held.
From 2007 to 2011, the theater on Vasilievsky was headed by Polish director Andrzej Buben. With his passage, the repertoire was replenished with works of a philosophical nature, cutting-edge plays.
The 2010-2011 season was a major breakthrough for the theater on Vasilievsky - the play "Daniel Stein, Translator" received an award from the Russian government and was presented at the European Theater Prize events, took part in the "Russia-Spain" program, showing the play on the stage of the Toledo Theater "Vaudeville", took part in the festival in the Baltic States, took part in the Vilnius "Christmas evenings". The play "Children of the Sun" (directed by V. Tumanov) was nominated for the "Golden Soffit".
Now the St. Petersburg State Theater of Satire is headed by Vladimir Tumanov. The main reference point of the creative team is classics, outstanding examples of European drama. There are rehearsals of the performances "Uncle Vanya", "Death of Pazukhin" (based on the play by Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin). This season has been announced in the theater as the season for young directors. Here the performances are staged by the artist and director A. Tsypin, R. Marin, D. Khusniyarov.
The theater on Vasilievsky has found its place in the cultural landscape of St. Petersburg and Russia. The spirit of romance, youth, creative search reigns in it.
