Theater "Mansion": history, repertoire, troupe, address, reviews

Theater "Mansion" (St. Petersburg) originated in the 80s of the 20th century from a professional studio. In his repertoire - extraordinary performances on contemporary and classical works.

About the theater

The "Mansion" theater was founded by its permanent artistic director and leading actor Dmitry Podnozov. In the late 80's he established a professional studio in the city of Pushkin. In 1996 the troupe moved to St. Petersburg.

The room in which the theater is located is small. Entrance to the auditorium directly from the street. In the make-up artists go through the front. The foyer is quite tiny. Instead of wallpaper, the walls are covered with posters of different years. The audience at the entrance is greeted by a very friendly and kind administrator who will tell about the history of the creation of the theater and about everyone who wants to listen to the play. The hall can accommodate a maximum of 80 spectators.

The "Mansion" Theater (Kamennoostrovsky Avenue, 55) is a non-governmental institution without official status. The staff is very small. "Mansion" is one of the few chamber theaters that managed to survive and even collects sold out. The secret of success is that the repertoire policy is given great attention here.

"Mansion" is, first of all, an experimental laboratory. He is one of the most mysterious theaters in St. Petersburg. All the productions of the theater are distinguished by a deep philosophical approach and freedom of improvisation. Most of the performances are based on plays that are not widely known to a wide audience, often to the works of modern playwrights.

The festival "Word and body" is held in the theater. In its framework on stage "Miserable" are musical and plastic productions.

The theater often takes part in various festivals among chamber groups both in Russia and abroad. His performances have often become laureates. The production of Lexicon was the nominee for the "Golden Mask" in 2003.

In 2001, A. Slyusarchuk became the main director of the theater. He is known in the world as a director of philosophical and existential plots. He worked with the works of Joyce, Pavic, Fosse, Arrabal, Nietzsche, Ionesco. The visiting card of the "Mansion" is his play "The King is dying" after the play by E. Ionesco. The premiere took place in 2008. The staging has not been removed from the repertoire yet and it goes with the same sellout, being one of the most beloved of the viewer.

On its stage the theater often hosts other chamber groups that do not have their own site or come on tour from other cities and countries.

Repertoire

Theater "Mansion" offers its spectators the following performances

• "And I was his wife."
• "Emigrants."
• The Exupery Ship.
• "A Seagull over the Cherry Orchard".
• "So spoke Zarathustra."
• "The Sacred Book of the Werewolf."
• "Playing on the flight."
• "A lot of taste from nothing."
• "I do not heal from happiness."
• "Cabaret Decadence".
• "Mules".
• "The King is dying."

And others.

Troupe

Theater "Mansion" differs from most in that there is a very small troupe. There are only eight actors working here.

Troupe:

• Alyona Shmidskaya.
• Mikhail Kuznetsov.
• Dmitry Podnozov.
• Constantine Gayaho.
• Alisa Oleinik.
• Natalia Eskhi.
• Daniela Stoyanovich.
• Christina Skvarek.

Directors

Theater "Mansion" is loved by viewers for the unordinary nature of the productions. The originality of the performances is provided by two remarkable directors - Yu Panina and A. Slyusarchuk. Julia is a graduate of SPGATI. Her diploma performance became a laureate of the festival. Yu. Panina worked as an actress at the Kalamitsi Theater (Holland) and at the Yale School of Drama (USA). As a director Julia collaborated with various theaters of St. Petersburg. In "Mansion" Yu. Panova has been working since 2006. Many of her productions were awarded prizes and became laureates at various festivals.

Alexey Slyusarchuk is a graduate of GITIS. He worked as an actor and as a director in Pskov, in several theaters in Moscow and in Berlin, he taught. Alexei is not only a director, he is a playwright. He writes scripts for films and plays for theaters. Many of his works are translated into several European languages. His plays are staged not only in Russia. His poems were published in literary almanacs. The main director of the theater "Mansion" Alexei was in 2001. In addition, he himself plays roles in the performances. Repeatedly became a laureate of festivals. Was a nominee for the "Golden Mask".

Reviews

Theater "Mansion" reviews from the audience receives a variety. But the vast majority of them are words of admiration. Spectators address generous praises to actors, characterizing them as incredibly talented people with powerful energy. The favorite of the audience is Dmitri Podnozov. The audience writes that it is impossible to look away from him throughout the whole action, even if he plays a solo performance. Theater performances, according to viewers, incredibly talented and interesting, they capture and make you follow the scene on stage, holding your breath. Many spectators visit each production not once.

The most popular performances of the public are "Exupery Ship", "Peer Gynt", "The King Is Dying", "Meek", "So Spoke Zarathustra", "Girl and Matches", "Barrier".

Where is and how to get there?

Many residents and guests of the city of St. Petersburg are eager to visit the theater "Mansion". Where is this extraordinary institution? Find it is not difficult. His address: Kamennoostrovsky Avenue, house number 55. The easiest way to get to the theater by metro. We need to get to the station "Petrogradskaya". From there, follow the foot towards Karpovka (the river). It is necessary to cross the street of Professor Popov and enter the courtyard of the house number 55 (under the arch). The route from the metro station to the theater will take about 10 minutes.