Local’s guide on what to see and do
Dear Students!
There are tons of fun things you can do in Chelyabinsk. Below, we’ve picked some exciting events the city has to offer this weekend. It’s time to get some tickets and make those freedom evenings count! Don’t forget to leave your comment about the events on Vk and Facebook.
November 2, 18:00
Chelyabinsk State Academic Drama Theatre n.a. Naum Orlov
Now or Never
2-hour play
This play is an attempt to find something funny when you are sad. It is an entertaining story but thoughtful and wise at the same time. The plot revolves around ordinary people who have their weaknesses and doubts, and their thoughts turn selfish sometimes. These people are not happy, but they strive for happiness; unfortunately, their chase is just jogging in place.
November 2, 18:00
State Chamber Theatre
The Libertine (by Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt)
2,5-hour play
The Libertine tells about the French philosopher Denis Diderot who has to finish his article on morality for the Encyclopedia but is extremely pressed for time. All his attempts are in vain, as Diderot is continuously distracted by appearing women. He cannot resist them and is fascinated by the beautiful creatures. But what about the article? Oh, finishing it will be quite a challenge!
November 3, 18:00
State Chamber Theatre
Eight Loving Women (by Robert Thomas)
2-hour play
A family of eight women gather together over Christmas and find the only man in the house dead. He is found in his bedroom stabbed to death with a knife. Who killed him and why? How did the murderer get into the house? What if the killer is still inside? The women will find out more than they want to know.
November 3, 18:00
Chelyabinsk State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre
Faust
3-hour opera
The story of Faust is known to almost everyone. It shows us the consequences of selling one’s soul to the Devil in exchange for earthly happiness. Take a closer look at the story. Chances are, you will see something more than the Devil’s bargain, a reference to the culture of instant gratification or current political crises. Faust is ultimately about faith, religion, moral values, and, sin. At this time, when the world is so unstable, the 500-year-old legend is more appropriate than ever.
November 4, 12:00
Theatre of Sand Art Skarabei
Mayakovsky. As One Alive, I’ll Address the Living
sand art performance
Vladimir Mayakovsky was a Russian and Soviet poet, a well-known rebel and literary genius. He was one of the most influential representatives of Russian Futurism. Mayakovsky lived for poems. His works reflect the poet’s personality and indomitable will, and they capture the reader’s heart. During the performance, you will hear Mayakovsky’s famous poems, including Backbone Flute, A Cloud in Pants, Violin and a Little Nervous, One Summer in the Country, and Listen!
November 4, 18:00
Maneken Theatre
Man, Beast and Virtue (by Luigi Pirandello)
a comedy
A married woman Annarella is in love with another man and regularly cheats on her husband who is a sea captain and spends very little time at home. One day Annarella gets pregnant, and soon her husband returns home. Annarella can pretend she is expecting a child from her husband, but tough luck – they have been sleeping separately for three years! It seems like Annarella has stuck in a lousy situation… but it only seems so!
