The past centuries were the time when theater comes to life or life is dramatized. We will walk through the ceremonial halls of the Yusupov Palace, which are themselves platforms, decorations for the ceremonial action that took place in them. Let's return to the origins of modern theater in the 17th century and talk about how the drama and acting art of modern times was born. The researcher and practitioner of the ancient theater Daniil Vedernikov will demonstrate the acting technique of the 17th century, recitation in Russian and French.

The pastry chef will give us a master class on the preparation of the "Anna Pavlova" dessert.

We have prepared a 17th century menu for you:

Almond Queen Anne Soup

Royal pate with liver and Ograten truffles

Dessert according to an old recipe

Hot chocolate.

Timing of the event:

13:00 walk through the state halls

13:30 lecture at the theater buffet

14:10 entrance to the stage and dressing rooms, demonstration of theatrical costumes.

14:20 The group descends to the stalls of the theater - a story about the theater and the reading of La Fontaine's fable

14:25 Return to the Yusupov Kitchens

14.30 Master class on serving and theater menu

16.00 End of the event

Event language: Russian