The May holiday playbill of the Primorsky Stage of the Mariinsky Theatre is traditionally full of events. From April 29 to May 12, 2024, the audiences will be treated to a series of special performances, including the opening of the I Far East Easter Festival, the opera premiere of the season, and vibrant productions for the whole family
The Ballet Company of the Primorsky Stage of the Mariinsky Theatre is preparing to finalize its tour-rich and busy season with a series of brilliant performances on its home stage. On May 1, 2024, Ludwig Minkus’ colorful and festive ballet Don Quixote will open the playbill to the rhythmic sound of castanets and fluttering fans. On May 4, 2024 (at 14:00 and 19:00) and May 25, 2024 (at 14:00 and 19:00) the ballet connoisseurs will enjoy the fascinating and vivid ballet A Thousand and One Nights by Fikret Amirov. Let us remind you that earlier this season, this enchanting ballet was performed at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, and in the capital of Qatar, Doha. On May 10, 2024 (at 14:00 and 19:00), the sense of wonder will build up with the performances of Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker, and Adolphe Adam’s adventure ballet Le Corsaire (May 8 and 12, 2024)
I Far East Easter Festival will be held from May 9 to 14, 2024 and will become part of the large-scale Moscow Easter Festival, led by Valery Gergiev. The Festival program will include performances in Primorsky, Khabarovsk and Sakhalin Regions