Tyumen Drama Theatre, Historical theatre in Tyumen, Russia

The Tyumen Drama Theatre occupies a building opened for it in 2008 in central Tyumen, with a total area of 36,000 square metres. Its cream and pale green facade carries a triangular pediment inscribed "ТЮМЕНСКИЙ ДРАМАТИЧЕСКИЙ ТЕАТР" above eight tall white columns, with rectangular and arched windows behind them; a lower wing to the right has tall arched recesses and paired pilasters.

The theatre was established in 1858, starting as a modest playhouse that grew into a major cultural institution over time. This growth made it a central element of cultural life in western Siberia.

The theatre stages classical Russian plays and contemporary productions that draw audiences throughout the year. It serves as a gathering place where locals come to experience stories that reflect their own lives.

The theatre stands in central Tyumen, in the building opened for it in 2008; the main entrance faces the paved square with the small lit lamps seen in front of the colonnade. There is no chief director post: guest directors are invited for one-off productions, so the programme changes with each staging. Check the season's playbill before travelling.

The theatre has no chief director post; since 2011 Sergei Osintsev has been director, and guest directors are invited for one-off productions. Its building, opened in 2008, has an area of 36,000 square metres, which is why it is called the "Big" drama theatre.