Dnipro National Academic Ukrainian Music and Drama Theatre named after T. H. Shevchenko
Shevchenko Theatre in Dnipro: history and location
The Dnipro Academic Ukrainian Music and Drama Theatre named after T. H. Shevchenko warmly welcomes guests on the right bank, in the central district of the city, at 5 Voskresenska Street. Nearby are popular leisure spots for residents and visitors, including the Dnipro waterfront. The theatre building is a national architectural landmark. Today, the theatre is 105 years old, as the venue was founded in 1918. Interestingly, this happened in Kyiv. The theatre became the first professional theatre in Ukraine to receive state status.
The theatre's repertoire and company
The theatre's director and artistic director today is Honored Artist of Ukraine Oksana Petrovska. The acting company includes talented artists, among them holders of the titles of People's and Honored Artist of Ukraine. The company also includes talented members of the theatre's orchestra and ballet. The rich repertoire of the Shevchenko Theatre in Dnipro features works from different genres and eras:
- works by Ukrainian classics;
- the best examples of foreign drama, both classical and contemporary;
- productions for children based on beloved fairy-tale stories and other performances.
Productions take place on the theatre's main and small stages.
Where to buy tickets for events at the Dnipro Music and Drama Theatre named after T. H. Shevchenko?
The latest programme of performances and tickets for all theatre events are available on the Concert.ua website. It is a convenient and reliable online service for purchasing electronic tickets.
