Satire Theatre on Vasilyevsky, Theatre venue in Vasilyevsky, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Satire Theatre on Vasilyevsky is a theatre building in Saint Petersburg housing multiple performance spaces designed for various dramatic productions. The venue includes rooms and areas structured to accommodate different theatrical formats and styles.
The theatre was founded in 1989 during a period of major transformation in Russian society when new cultural institutions were taking shape. Its creation marked the beginning of a new theatrical voice in the city.
The theatre stages works addressing contemporary issues through a blend of traditional Russian acting and modern theatrical approaches. Audiences notice how performances engage with current events and social questions in their storytelling.
The building is located on Vasilyevsky Island and operates throughout the theatrical season with regular evening performances. Visitors can purchase tickets through the box office or online booking systems.
The theatre focuses on satire, weaving social commentary into its artistic work through carefully designed performances. This blend of humor and serious engagement gives each production its own character.
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