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An exhibition “Inspired by Melpomene: the History of Theatre in Belarus” is on show in the circular corridor of the 3rd floor from March 26 to July 31 of the Library, timed to coincide with the World Theatre Day.
The Belarusian theatre is an old and unique phenomenon in the national art culture of our people. Belarusian stagecraft originated in the times when people started to realizes themselves in the surrounding world and perform religious rites related to the solar cycle.
There are about 30 theatres in modern Belarus, 24 of them are state-owned (including the destroyed Janka Kupala Theatre). They hold a lot of opening nights of new plays, both Belarusian and foreign. The country holds theatre festivals and contests. Belarusian theatre troupes take part in international theatre forums and go on tours.
The exhibition is divided into sections” “Belarusian Theatre from the Origins to the End of the 17th Century”, “Belarusian Theatre pf the 18th century”, “Drama and the Beginning of Professional National Theatre”, “ Modern Theatrical Belarus”; it presents more than 200 encyclopedic, scientific popular editions dedicated to the history of the national stagecraft, among which are:
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encyclopedia “Theatrical Belarus” – first scientific and reference edition in the history of the national culture, dedicated to the theatre;
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monograph “History of Belarusian Theatre” by Uladzimir Niafiodau, researcher and art critic, which analyzes the ways of development of the Belarusian theatre in from the age of feudalism to the present times;
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monograph “Belarusian Theatre” by Frantsishak Aliakhnovich, playwright, theatrical figure and publicist, published in Vilnia in 1924;
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books about life and work of famous domestic actors, directors and playwrights.
Separate sections are dedicated to the theatres celebrating their anniversary in 2021: Aginski Slonim Theatre, Minsk Region Drama Theatre and Belarusian State Academic Theatre for Young Audience.
We invite theatre lovers to check out our exhibition.
The opening hours of the exhibition correspond to the library’s opening hours.
Admission is by the library card or by the Social and Cultural Centre ticket.
The books presented at the exhibition can be ordered through the electronic catalogue of the National Library of Belarus.
For more info: (+375 17) 293 29 80.
Gallery Exhibition Activities Department
