Perm Academic Theatre-Theatre
Russia, Perm, Lenin Street, 53
About the company:
Theatre-Theatre in Perm is located on the central esplanade. Its former name is “Theater of Working Youth”, it was founded in 1927 and opened with the play “Battleship Potemkin” under the leadership of B.M. Nikitin. The Perm Academic Drama Theatre moved to its modern building in 1981.
In the 20th century, more than 460 performances were staged here, more than 20 of them in the 90s received diplomas of all-Russian and international festivals: these are “Three Sisters”, “At the Bottom”, “Profitable Place”, “Tango” and others. In 2007, this cultural institution received a new name - "Perm Academic Theatre-Theatre".
There are currently two stage venues here. The big stage is a tradition of academicism, experiments with classics and large forms. “The Hammer Scene” presents modern dramaturgy, documentary productions, multiculturalism.
On the basis of the Theatre-Theatre, international and literary festivals are held: “Great Change”, “Textura”, “Space of Directing”, “SLOVONOVA”.