Gesher Theatre, Theatre company in Tel Aviv, Israel
Description
Gesher Theatre is a theatre company in Tel Aviv that stages productions in both Hebrew and Russian. The venue presents interpretations of classical plays alongside new original works created for contemporary audiences.
History
The theatre was founded in 1991 by Russian immigrant actors under director Yevgeny Arye during wartime. The company began rehearsing in a basement space, making art during a period of conflict.
Culture
The theatre bridges Russian and Israeli cultures by staging works that speak to both theatrical traditions. You can see how these two worlds meet in each production on stage.
Practical
Tickets can be purchased through the theatre's website, with a membership option available for regular attendees. Most performances include subtitles to make the bilingual productions accessible to all audiences.
Did you know?
The founding actors memorized their Hebrew lines using Cyrillic alphabet transcriptions while preparing shows during wartime alerts. This makeshift approach reveals the determination to create theatre despite dangerous conditions.
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