Plays, Workshops, and an Art Exhibition: Tula Weekend Guide for January 24–25

This weekend, Tula residents are offered a whole array of cultural events, primarily related to plays, concerts, and creative meetings. However, there will also be an opportunity to attend several workshops and an art exhibition.

For more details — see the event listings from 71.RU.

Saturday, January 24

11:00 — the play «The Mystery of the Missing Snow» (6+)

The play is aimed at a family audience. According to the organizers, the adventure will appeal to both children and parents. It is an «exciting detective story» in which the characters must save their city and unravel the mystery of the missing snow.

Ticket prices range from 300 to 450 rubles (approx. $3–5 at current rates).

Address: Hermitage. 85 Lenina Prospekt, building 4.

16:00 — creative meeting with Ivan Yalynsky (16+)

Tula residents can attend a creative meeting with pianist, arranger, accompanist, and performer Ivan Yalynsky. He will present several songs that are little-known to Tula audiences and discuss the work of Valery Kuznetsov.

Admission is free.

Address: Association of Tula Development Centers. 1b 9 Maya Street.

17:00 — Oleg Pogudin concert (6+)

People«s Artist of Russia Oleg Pogudin will present his program »Russian Romance« to Tula residents, featuring classic works for the domestic listener. The creative evening will be accompanied by an instrumental ensemble.

Ticket prices start at 1500 rubles (approx. $16 at current rates).

Address: Tula Regional Philharmonic. 51 Lenina Prospekt.

19:00 — the play «A Glass of Water» (16+)

A classic comedy play. This story involves a clash of interests between the «powers that be» and ordinary people. The audience will see many intrigues, twists, and plans, as well as funny and absurd situations. The producers promise to convey the atmosphere of romantic realism.

Ticket prices range from 400 to 700 rubles (approx. $4–8 at current rates).

Address: Hermitage. 85 Lenina Prospekt, building 4.

Sunday, January 25

10:00 — exhibition «Winter in Russia» (6+)

The exhibition presents an artistic interpretation of the image of the Russian winter in works from the past and present centuries. Paintings from the funds of the Tula Museum of Fine Arts and the collection of the Tula Regional Museum of Local Lore will be displayed.

Registration is required by phone: 8-4872-35-40-53.

Admission starts at 150 rubles (approx. $2 at current rates).

Address: Tula Museum of Fine Arts. 64 F. Engels Street.

12:00 — musical fairy tale «Morozko» (6+)

The audience will be able to watch a performance based on the traditional folk tale. The accompaniment will be provided by the «Tula» orchestra of Russian folk instruments.

Ticket prices start at 300 rubles (approx. $3 at current rates).

Address: Tula Regional Philharmonic. 51 Lenina Prospekt.

14:00 — workshop «Eco-painting on a wood slice» (6+)

Workshop participants will get acquainted with the art of wood painting and learn more about Mezen, Zhostovo, Palekh, Gorodets, and Khokhloma painting styles. Participants will also be able to create their own unique painting.

Admission starts at 500 rubles (approx. $5 at current rates).

Address: craft yard «Dobrodey». 1a 9 Maya Street.

14:00 — workshop on making pendants or earrings from dried flowers «The Language of Flowers» (12+)

At the workshop, participants will be offered the chance to create their own jewelry from dried flowers and get acquainted with the symbolic language of flowers.

Registration is required by phone: 8-4872-35-25-00, 8-953-199-71-88.

Admission starts at 520 rubles (approx. $6 at current rates).

Address: craft yard «Dobrodey». 1a 9 Maya Street.

17:00 — the play «Lermontov. I Am Writing to You» (12+)

A musical-dramatic story based on poems by Lermontov, Pushkin, Rostopchina, and Smirnova-Rosset.

Ticket prices start at 2300 rubles (approx. $25 at current rates).

Address: Tula Regional Philharmonic. 51 Lenina Prospekt.