Belarussian theater Lyalka

Belarussian Theater Lyalka is a puppet theater in Vitebsk that stages performances using hand-controlled and mechanized figures. The venue contains a main performance hall and foyer space arranged to accommodate family audiences.

The theater was founded in 1990 and grew into a major puppet arts venue in the Vitebsk region. Its establishment came during a period when the region's cultural landscape was reshaping itself.

The puppet performances here draw from Belarusian storytelling traditions and show how narratives come to life through the movements of figures on stage. Visitors watch as folk themes and children's stories are brought to the stage using this particular art form.

Visitors should arrive with time to spare since seating choices vary by location in the hall. The venue is straightforward to navigate and the foyer provides comfortable spaces to wait or gather before and after shows.

During winter months the foyer transforms into an interactive area where children can participate in theatrical activities and perform themselves. This seasonal experience differs from the regular staged productions in the main hall.

Inception: 1990

Website: http://lialka.by/bel

GPS coordinates: 55.19397,30.20398

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:47