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Festivals
World Music Festival Krayina Mriy July 6-8, Spivoche Pole, Kyiv, Ukraine
Musical and folklore event, the day
program includes performances from authentic folk groups and artists
from Ukraine, Bulgaria, Latvia, Poland, Croatia, Georgia, Turkey,
France, England etc. Workshops and craft stalls include smithery,
weaving, folk instrument making, wood weaving, embroidery, wood
carving… The Children’s program includes many different
creative activities for children: pottery, embroidery, drawing, folk
dance classes, lessons on folk instruments. The evening program
consists of performances from musical groups on the big stage. You can
also sample a variety of dishes from different countries at the various
stalls around the site. This festival takes place near the centre
of Kyiv in a beautiful park with a view of Kyiv and church domes.
During and after the festival many of the artists make repeat
performances in local pubs and bars.
Theatres
Taras Shevchenko National Opera of Ukraine
50, Volodymyrska St., tel.: 224-7165 A leading Ukrainian opera house,
home of the country's most famous opera and ballet company.
Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theatre
3 I. Franka Square, tel.: 229-5991 A noted drama theatre in Ukraine.
The theatre hosts a classical repertoire as well as music performances.
House of Organ and Chamber Music
77 Chervonoarmiyska St., tel.: 269-5678 Housed in a beautiful
turn-of-the-century pseudo-gothic Cathedral, it is known for wonderful
classical music performances.
Lesya Ukrainka Russian Drama Theatre
5 B. Khmelnitskoho St., tel.: 224-4223 Major Kiev Russian theatre,
established late in the last century. It has rich traditions and is
often referred to as the "theatre of the human soul."
Drama and Comedy Theatre on the Left Bank
25 Brovarska Ave., tel.: 517-1955 Specialises in the work of dramatic
Ukrainian and foreign playwrights. Performances range from comedy to
drama. Commonly known as Kiev's number one experimental scene.
Musical Comedy
53/3 Chervonoarmiyska St., tel.: 227-2630 Its repertoire features classical selections and some new musicals.
Theatre on Podil Hostiniy Dvir
tel.: 416-6251 Retains the Renaissance tradition of the romantic
theatre. An original formalistic approach is peculiar to its
productions of both modern and classical playwrights.
Kiev Youth Theatre
17 Prorizna St., tel.: 224-6251 Explores new performance styles and
features productions of classical playwrights, commenting on how the
recent vision correlates with historical experience.
Theatre "Modern" ("Suzirya")
14 Yaroslaviv Val, tel.: 212-4188 Kiev's first interactive theatre.
Actors perform the classics of Ukrainian literature as well as stage
performances of modern political pieces like the works of Vatslav
Havel.
Cafe-Theatre "Koleso"
8 Andriyivskiy Uzviz, tel.: 416-0527 A repertoire of comedies and
tragedies. Performances are held in the cafe with audience
participation. The theatre shows Vechornytsi - humorous, folklore-based
music programmes.
Theatre "Actor"
40 Velyka Zhytomyrska, tel.: 219-1012 It displays a profound desire to
comprehend contemporary problems within their philosophical context.
Actor individuality is the theatre's top priority.
Bravo Theatre
79 Honchara St., tel.: 216-4022 The first private theatre in Kiev. The
best actors in the country vie for the opportunity to appear on its
stage.
Puppet-on-Strings Theatre
29/3 Sahaydachnogo St., tel.: 417-3058, 416-5858 Productions of this
puppet theatre are based on native and world folklore and are
characterised by any original interpretation of traditional stories.
Philharmonic Society
2 Volodymyrskiy Uzviz, tel.: 229-6251 The city's oldest concert
organization features music by classical and modern composers of
chamber, instrumental and choir music.
Museums
Museum of Ukrainian Fine Arts
6 Hrushevskoho St., tel.: 228-6482 Open: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed: Fri.
Historical Museum
2 Volodymyrska St., tel.: 228-2924 Open: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed: Wed.
Historical Precious Objects of Ukraine
21 Sichnevoho Povstannya St., tel.: 290-1387 Open: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed: Tues.
Ukrainian Decorative Folk Art Museum
21 Sichnevoho Povstannya St., tel.: 290-9873 Open: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Closed: Tues.
Shevchenko Museum
12 Shevchenko Blvd., tel.: 224-2556 Open: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed: Mon.
Western and Oriental Art Museum
15/17 Tereschenkivska St., tel.: 228-6919 Open: 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Closed: Mon., Tues. Free entry every first Wednesday of the month.
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