Racho Stoyanov theatre, Gabrovo, Municipal theatre in Gabrovo, Bulgaria

Racho Stoyanov Theatre is a state dramatic theatre in Gabrovo. Its stage traces back to a hall in the library building 'Aprilov-Palauzov', renovated with a large auditorium in 1922, where performances moved after earlier shows in private salons and the 'Narodni dom'.

The first theatrical performance in Gabrovo took place on 7 January 1870, when amateurs staged "The Suffering Genevieve" near Gunin Kladenets, in the Popneofitovo School. Teachers such as Raycho Karolev and Ivan Gyuzelov led the initiative, and in 1872 Dobri Voynikov's "Raina Knyaginya" was performed seven times at Hristo Dyustabanov's house. From 1876 to 1878 the movement was interrupted by the uprising and the war; after the Liberation, plays moved to the Aprilov High School and the Daskal-Tsvyatkov School.

The theatre stages works by local and national playwrights and regularly participates in the International Festival of Humor and Satire, which reflects Gabrovo's standing as a center for comedy and wit.

Visitors can buy tickets at the box office or book seats through the theatre's website. It is best to check the current show schedule as performances follow the seasonal programme.

The first performance in Gabrovo took place on 7 January 1870, during the Christmas holidays, when amateurs staged "The Suffering Genevieve". According to memories collected by Iliya Gabrovski, it was performed near Gunin Kladenets, in the Popneofitovo School; Dr Petar Tsontchev instead names a room of the Daskal-Tsvyatkovo School.