Hermitage Municipal Theatre

The Hermitage Municipal Theatre is a performance venue in eastern Tula where actors stage classical productions and contemporary plays throughout the year. The building hosts regular shows from September through May and serves as an active space for dramatic arts.

The venue was founded in 1972 as Near Tolstoy's Outpost and operated on a volunteer basis before gaining municipal status in 1992 under Alexander Belov's leadership. After a fire destroyed the original building in 1998, the theatre received its current Hermitage name in 2010.

The theatre hosts the Theatre Patio International Street Theatre Festival, bringing performances from artistic groups across different regions to the city. It has become an important gathering place for contemporary theatre art in Tula.

Visitors can attend evening shows, seasonal street festivals, and public exhibitions scheduled regularly from September through May. It is helpful to check opening times ahead of your visit and plan convenient access to the location.

The theatre received its Hermitage name in 2010, reflecting its location away from central Tula after the previous building was destroyed. This out-of-the-way position has given it a distinct character separate from the city's main cultural institutions.

Location: Tula

Inception: 1987

GPS coordinates: 54.21890,37.69900

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:23