Ivan Vazov National Theater in Bulgaria, Sofia Resort
Rating: 8,6/10 (1434 votes)  National Theater named after Ivana Vazova is today the leading drama theater in Bulgaria. The creation of the theater took place in 1904 on the basis of dramas. troupe `` Tear and Laughter ''. A new building for the theater was built in 1907 by architects G. Hilmer and F. Fellner, and the theater was opened the same year. Until 1912, many plays by famous Bulgarian playwrights such as A. Strashimirov, I. Vazov and others were staged here. In the period from 1912 to 1925, the theater was in a creative crisis. From 1925 to 1944, the theater often staged plays by Russian drama, national playwrights and Western European classics. A new rise in the theater's activities took place after the establishment of people's power. At that time, the theater staged plays that reflect the life of a socialist country, and also plays by Soviet playwrights. Until 1962, the theater was named in honor of Kryst Sarafov, then it was renamed in honor of Ivan Vazov. In 1954 the theater received the Order of G. Dimitrov.    We also recommend reading Russian monument in Bulgaria, Sofia resort Topic: Ivan Vazov National Theater in Bulgaria, Sofia Resort. |
