"Tabakerka" - theater of the famous Oleg Tabakov

March 1, 1987 in one of the Moscow cellarson Chaplygin Street (near the metro station "Pure ponds") opened the famous "snuff-box" - the theater under the direction of People's Artist of USSR, laureate of many different Russian, Soviet and foreign prizes and awards Oleg Tabakov.

I must say that the house in which it is located"Snuffbox", was considered elite. In this famous house once met Vladimir Ilyich Lenin with Maxim Gorky. It was home to famous personalities - polar explorer Krenkel, People's Commissar of People's Commissariat of Internal Affairs Yezhov, mathematician Chaplygin. And in 1977, the "Young Actors Studio" was set up under the leadership of Tabakov.

Constellation of talented artists

This famous theater united manyunusually talented artists. Permanent actors of the theater "Tabakerka" - Vladimir Mashkov, Marina Zudina, Yevgeny Mironov, Olga Krasko, Eugene Miller, Denis Nikiforov, Andrei Smolyakov, Anna Chipovskaya and many others.

Many actors were awarded the title of Honored and People's Artist of Russia.

Sergey Bezrukov in 2010 even created his own project. Before that, he had been an actor for the theater "Tabakerka" for a long time.

The theater turned out to be "normal, Russian, traditional, realistic, psychological" - so says its leader. And the audience simply loves it. The sold out in the hall is a regular occurrence.

"Wise father"

Recently Oleg Tabakov celebrated his 80th anniversary. And even at such a respectable age, he continues to lead a talented theater "Tabakerka", combining his work with the leadership of the Moscow Art Theater. Chekhov. Many admire not only the talent of Oleg Tabakov as an actor and director, but also his outstanding ability to lead. According to Oleg Pavlovich, there can not be any democracy in the theater. There must be a "wise father", whose head should be ill from morning to night. After all, the fate of many people depends on his decisions.

During his life, Oleg Pavlovich received manya variety of awards, prizes and honorary titles. Tabakov is married to his ward - actress Marina Zudina. This is the second marriage of the famous artist. From his first marriage (with Lyudmila Krylova) he has two children. Marina Zudina also gave birth to two children.

History of the theater

The building of the former coal store on Chaplygin Street was received by Oleg Tabakov in 1977. Then he, with the actors who helped him, the students, cleared it and put it in order.

A group of young actors Tabakov appeared in1974. Oleg Tabakov dealt with them as with real students of theatrical high school. Conducted classes on acting, stage movement, etc. Also the young pupils were taught by legendary actors - VS Vysotsky, K. Raikin, V. Kataev and many others. Two years later, the eight most talented young people were invited by Oleg Pavlovich Tabakov to his course at GITIS. Among them was the popular actor today Andrei Smolyakov.

Premiere in the "basement"

In 1978, the "basement" was premiereda performance based on A. Kazantsev's play "I will return to you with spring." Thanks to the talented game of students and the leadership of Oleg Pavlovich Tabakov, the "cellar" soon became known throughout the country, deserved the attention and recognition of the audience. The best journalists and critics of the time wrote about the theater.

Later came hard times. The program of "Cultivation of acting professionalism" offered by Tabakov was recognized as extremely "non-innovative". The theater did not receive official recognition from the state, and the actors were forced to work elsewhere. But still gathered in the "basement" at night, rehearsed plays and even staged performances.

Attempt number two

In 1986, after experiencing a period of "ban onprofession "," basement "managed to get the official status of the theater.In 1987, the reconstruction of the building was completed and the" Tabakerka "was opened.Tabakova Theater earned its full force.

Their first performance "Armchair" was already bold andprovocative. The hero of the play is a talented young man, wasting his life, serving the district Komsomol. Fresh look at things, talent, high professionalism - this has always been different "Tabakerka".

Theater quickly began to tour and collectovation not only at home, but also abroad. The actors went on tour in Italy, Hungary, Japan, Germany, France, Israel. Every year the theater, despite the skepticism of the critics, acquired ever greater love of the audience. In the days of pre-sale tickets, queues from those wishing to get to the show stand from Kamergersky Lane to Dmitrovka. The best performances were awarded the State Prize of the Russian Federation and the Golden Mask.

The troupe constantly takes part in the largest international competitions and festivals.

Talented actors can try themselves and as a director - in the theater to put their own performances.

It's quite easy to find a theater. Many are well aware of where the "Snuffbox" is. Theater address: Moscow, st. Chaplygin 1a, building 1. Many Muscovites and residents of our vast country, as well as foreign tourists hurry there to join the beautiful.