Alexandrinsky Theatre

The Alexandrinsky Theatre is a theatre company in Saint Petersburg housed in a neoclassical building, its yellow and white facade decorated with statues of Apollo and theatrical deities. The entrance columns support a portico with a Greek temple pediment, while the interior features multiple balconies and a large auditorium with chandeliers.

Empress Elizabeth I founded the company in 1756, and the ensemble moved into the Carlo Rossi-designed structure in 1832. The name honors Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, wife of Tsar Nicholas I, and the building became the center of a major urban composition.

Russian drama finds a permanent home here, where performances of classic authors like Griboedov and Ostrovsky still draw audiences. The repertoire includes contemporary stagings alongside traditional pieces, showing the living connection between historical legacy and modern theatrical practice.

Performances take place regularly and guided tours are offered, with tickets available by calling +7 812 380-8050. The Gostiny Dvor metro station is nearby, and the theatre sits at the center of an ensemble of historical buildings.

The structure forms the focal point of an architectural ensemble that also includes the National Library and Anichkov Palace. The Rossi-designed street in front of the theatre ranks among the most symmetrical urban compositions in Europe.

Location: Saint Petersburg

Inception: August 30, 1756

Founders: Elizabeth I of Russia

Industry: creative industries

Address: пл. Островского, 6, 191011

Phone: +78127104103

Website: http://alexandrinsky.ru

GPS coordinates: 59.93178,30.33631

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:03