Puppet theatre in Dzerzhinsk, Regional puppet theatre in Dzerzhinsk, Russia.

The Puppet Theatre in Dzerzhinsk is a professional venue on Lenin Avenue that stages productions with hand-operated figures. The company performs both classic tales and original works designed for audiences of different ages.

The theatre was founded in 1988 during a period of cultural renewal in the late Soviet era. Since then it gained regional heritage status and has remained an important part of local cultural life.

The theatre's founder, Vladimir Kazachenko, initiated the international festival "Puppet Theatre Without Borders", which the theatre hosted in 1992 and 1993. Actress Irina Abakhova, the first to join the troupe, has served since its foundation and was named Honoured Artist of Russia in 2002. A memorial plaque to actor Vladimir Shorokhov was installed on the facade in June 2011.

The theatre occupies the building of the former drama theatre on Lenin Avenue, not in a park. The building is a regional architectural monument, so the entrance and auditorium retain their historic layout. Check the current programme before visiting, as performances are staged for both children and adults.

The building is a regional architectural heritage monument, adapted from the town's old drama theatre after reconstruction. Its facade carries a memorial plaque installed in June 2011 honouring Vladimir Shorokhov, a Merited Artist of Russia who worked in the company from 1996 to 2005.