Kyiv academic theatre "Koleso", Chamber theatre in Andriyivskyi Uzviz, Ukraine.
Kyiv Academic Theatre Koleso is located on Andriyivskyi Uzviz and operates from multiple performance spaces, including a main stage, a cafe stage, and a fireplace stage. The spaces are designed so that audiences sit unusually close to the performers, able to catch every gesture and expression.
The theatre was founded in 1988 by director Iryna Klishchevska and received its academic status in 2008. The years between its creation and this official recognition saw it develop into a respected presence in Kyiv's cultural landscape.
The theatre draws locals and visitors into its spaces to experience contemporary and classical productions together. It serves as a meeting point in the neighborhood where people gather for evenings of performance and artistic expression.
The theatre is easy to reach via Kontractova Ploscha metro station and a nearby funicular. Its location across from the Bulgakov Museum makes it simple to combine several cultural sites in a single visit.
The theatre presents works by contemporary and established writers including Jean Anouilh, Francis Veber, and Agatha Christie across its repertoire. This mix brings together lighter comedies and more demanding productions in a programme open to different tastes.
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