About us
The International Pacific Theatre Festival is a significant part and central event of the federal Programme to promote the art of the theatre in the Russian Far East. It was initiated by the State Theatre of Nations, headed by its artistic director, Yevgeny Mironov, People’s Artist of Russia. The idea of this grand-scale project was supported by the Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The preparatory work and organising of the Festival were entrusted by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation to the Chekhov International Theatre Festival, which has a long-standing experience in holding major international theatre events. During the thirty years of its existence, the Chekhov Festival has presented in Moscow and other Russian cities more than 600 productions fr om 54 countries. The creative concept and programme of the Pacific Festival in Vladivostok were proposed by the late Valery Shadrin.
The goal of the International Pacific Theatre Festival is to acquaint the audiences of the Russian Far East with the best works from the countries of the Pacific region and from elsewhere. The Festival programme reflects the variety of cultural and theatrical traditions, and intends to promote the international cultural and humanitarian cooperation. Besides the performances for our viewers, there is also an accessible Educational Programme, including meetings with the artists, lectures and discussions of events.
Yevgeny MIRONOV
Head of the Theatre Development Programme in the Russian Far East, Artistic Director of the State Theatre of Nations, People’s Artist of Russia.
“Primorye is a fascinating place wh ere Western culture meets up with that of the East. Its neighbours are Japan, China, Korea and Vietnam, and if we take a more global view, there is also Australia and the countries of America. Geography itself makes Primorye a hub for theatrical discoveries. I am delighted that Vladivostok is getting an opportunity to become a major theatre megapolis, alongside Moscow and St. Petersburg. In the future, this can give an impulse for cultural development not just in the Far East, but also in Russia as a whole.
The International Pacific Theatre Festival is a part of the extensive Theatre Development Programme in the Russian Far East, supported by the President of the Russian Federation.
The results of the first Festival have demonstrated the stunning success of our initiative. All tickets were sold out in a matter of days, and the events were attended by over 20 thousand viewers from 40 towns and smaller places of Primorye. This reassured us that we should get on with it.
The creative programme of the Festival was worked out by Valery Shadrin, who headed the famous Chekhov International Theatre Festival for thirty years. He departed this life last year, and the current Festival is dedicated to his memory.
Despite all the difficult circumstances, the Second International Pacific Theatre Festival managed to put together an impressive programme. Our audiences will have a lot to admire, because we are bringing something which has never been seen in Russia before, unique specimens of theatre art. Our schedule comprises 10 productions in different genres from the countries of Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe, as well as lectures and master classes by renowned actors, directors, stage designers and choreographers. We can assuredly say that for 17 days Vladivostok will become a unique centre for exchange of talents, creative ideas and cultural traditions”.
Mikhail SHVYDKOY
Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for International Cultural Cooperation, President of the Chekhov International Theatre Festival, President of the International Confederation of Theatre Unions.
“Dear friends, I am happy to welcome all participants and viewers of the International Pacific Theatre Festival, and all citizens of the hospitable city of Vladivostok! As our luck would have it, thanks to the joint efforts of Yevgeny Mironov, Artistic Director of the State Theatre of Nations, and the late Valery Shadrin, Director General of the Chekhov International Theatre Festival and President of the International Confederation of Theatre Unions, and these respective theatre organisations, with support from the government of the Russian Federation and the Primorye Administration, the audiences of the Far East and adjacent countries will get another chance to appreciate some of the best stage productions that have recently appeared. The present Festival is no exception.
The Festival will present some new and unexpected achievements of theatre art from different corners of the globe. Performers from Argentina, Armenia, Brazil, China, Cuba, South Africa, Vietnam and other countries will acquaint you with their latest works which arouse their artistic emotions and which they would like to share with their audience. You will also see the best contributions from the Moscow theatres – it is another happy opportunity to get in touch with real art.
I am sure you would be thrilled! Just try to appreciate the greatness and variety of the world that we live in. This world comes alive in the imagery of the productions which comprise the programme of the present International Pacific Theatre Festival. See you at our shows!”.