Театры Великобритании, России

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as Britain has a long dramatic tradition and incredible playwrights,

actors and directors. London is a center of the theatrical life, but other cities also have wonderful companies and theatres. There are more than 50 theatres only in London, so you can imagine their number around the country. The first theatre of England appeared in 1576 and was called “The Blackfries”, while several years later in 1599 a famous theatre “The Globe” was opened and it is considered that William Shakespeare used to work there.

“The Globe”

at the Old Vic theatre. In 1976 it moved to

a new building, where three stages are located. Each of the stage has its own theatre: Olivier, Lyttelton and Dorfman theatres. They have a varied programme suggesting usually three performances in repertoire. Olivier Theatre is the main open stage theatre for more than 1000 people with the ingenious ‘drum revolve’ and multiple ‘sky hook’. It gives a nice view of the stage from every audience’s seat and allows to facilitate great scenery changes. Lyttelton Theatre is the one with the proscenium-arch design and accommodating about 900 people. Dorfman Theatre is the smallest enhanced dark-walled theatre with the capacity of 400 people. The National Theatre itself is a famous area for backstage tours with a theatrical bookshop, exhibitions, restaurants and bars. It also houses a learning center, numerous dressing rooms, a studio, a development wing etc.

Olivier, Lyttelton and Dorfman 

annual production of about twenty shows. It comprises two permanent

theatres: The Swan Theatre and The Royal Shakespeare Theatre. In November, 2011 the last one was opened after the transformation and celebrated its fiftieth birthday. It is situated in Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of Shakespeare and got his name in 1961 to commemorate his talent of a playwright and poet. It also promotes a positive attitude to poet’s works,, organizes festivals and expands its influence in many other industries.

The Royal Shakespeare Company

There you can find The Royal Opera House. It centers

on ballet and opera. Its building experienced disastrous fires and was last reconstructed in 1990s. It has enough seats for more than 2000 people and consists of an amphitheater, balconies and four tiers of boxes. It has got some unique facilities including Paul Hamlyn Hall, a great iron and glass construction hosting some events, the Linbury Studio Theatre, the second performance stage located below ground level, and High House Production Park, a scenery-making place, a training center and a new technical theatre.

Covent Garden

years, is one of the most important theaters in England.

It was opened in 1805. Holds an audience of 900 people. The theater offers a year-round program of productions of a high class of opera, dance, comedy. Currently, part of the Royal Theater is the Young Spectator Theater "Egg". The Royal Theater is located near the center of Bath. The building is a prime example of Georgian architecture. Inside, the rooms are expertly decorated with stucco molding, red with gilded details, grandeur and some mystery are attached to it by huge chandeliers and high ceilings of the audience. During its history, the theater was reconstructed several times, but its pristine magnificence was carefully preserved to the present day. In 2005, the Young Spectator Theater was opened, it adjoins the building of the Royal Theater and presents a rich program of professional performances and cultural events for children and young people aged 1 to 18 years.

The Royal Theater

Theater, located on Oxford Street. Initially it was called "Grand

Old Lady", its grand opening was held on May 18, 1891. Construction work was estimated at 40 000 pounds sterling. In the first years of its activity the institution worked at a loss, as it did not gain popularity among the broad masses. Soon the theater expanded its range of performances, the programs of famous performers were added to the ballet productions, and soon the institution gained tremendous success. In the early XX century, there were such famous personalities as Danny Kay, Gracie Fields, Charles Lawton and Judy Garland. In September 1940, the theater was badly damaged by the German bombardment. The building gradually came to desolation, as the restoration was not enough funds. In 1970, the theater was threatened with closure. In 1980, the capital restoration of the building was carried out on the initiative and funds of the local Art Council. Currently, the theater conducts musicals, opera and ballet performances with the participation of world-famous artists. Initially, the capacity of the theater was 3675 spectators, now it is reduced to 1955.

Grand Old Lady

pies, and aged holds a festival dedicated to welcome playwright.

The theatre features a strong dramatic as well as a high level game making it more professional and visitable. The theater opened for the audience in 1879. A woman architect Elizabeth Scott worked on the project of the theater. Until 1961 it was called expiring Memorial theater. In different years riser worked in the theater: Benson, pain, quail, Nan, Richardson and others. Now the theatre is under the management of Queens Expiry of the company. After the restoration in 2010, the theatre became even more comfortable and RAV. It is located opposite the Avon river and is surrounded by sad. His Crash was born matters site with a restaurant and a bar.

Mayflower theater, located in the city center and opened in

1928. It is one of the largest theatres on the South coast of England. In 1995, the theatre was completely reconstructed and moderncized, as a result of whih the auditorium was significantly expanded. The interior of the theater, which is more in line with the American style, is dominated by a combination of white and blue colors. Luxurious lobby decorated in the style of an ocean liner and a marble. Several Grand staircases connect the three-level auditorium, designed for 2,300 places. The theatre represents a unique cultural complex, which hosts classical music concerts, theatrical performances, jazz and folk concerts and various entertainment events with the participation of British and foreign artists. Free concerts of chamber ensembles, performers of folk and jazz music, poets and drama are sometimes held in the foyer of the theater

is the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. It was founded in 2010

as a result of transformation of Civic Hall entertainment center. The construction of the theater is a modern building with an elegant design. In the interior of the theater there are mainly elements of the Georgian style. Massive wooden columns and panels of the building are decorated with skillful carvings. The main hall of the theater consists of three levels and is designed for 1,200 spectators. It uses a modern electroacoustic system that regulates the sound quality for Symphony and choral performance. The theater hosts tours of British and foreign performers, including theatrical productions, Opera, ballet, musicals, as well as other musical events. Children's shows are very popular here, taking young spectators into the world of fairy tales and adventures. The second hall of the theater is designed for 220 seats and is designed for concerts of chamber classical music, as well as for

way from a concert hall and music hall to a

modern theatre with a rich and sometimes non-trivial repertoire. Its history began in 1866 as an Old music hall, the project of the building belongs to Edward Davis. The predecessor of the music hall was an Old concert hall, demolished to make way for new construction. In 1895, the theatre changed its focus and was renamed the Old variety theatre. Modern construction carries within itself the traces of numerous modifications and restavratsii. Global changes began in 1898, when Harry Percival made a new auditorium and a luxurious foyer. But already in 1911 the theater had new owners who redesigned the auditorium and the basement foyer and again renamed the theater into the Liverpool repertory theater. Finally, the last wave of global alterations available to the modern visitor overtook the theater in 1968, when a large extension was made from the Northern part to it for the organization of new foyers, bars and

Elizabeth Scott worked on the project of the theater. Until

1961 it was called the Shakespeare Memorial theatre. In different years in theater worked Directors: Benson, Payne, quail, Nunn, Richardson and other. Now the theatre is under the management of the Royal Shakespearean company.

The Royal Shakespeare theatre

Royal theatre. The building was built in 1744 on the

site of the medieval hospital of St. Leonard. In the late nineteenth century, the theater was renovated in the Victorian style. The new Gothic facade is decorated with a sculpture of Elizabeth I and characters from Shakespeare's plays

York theatre Royal

institution Dancehouse, located on Oxford Road. It has a beautiful

stage, equipped with the latest devices of light and sound, as well as an ultramodern hall, the visual seats of which are located in the form of three cascades, falling down at a sufficiently large angle

The Dancehouse Theatre