The enchanting winter ballet in two exceptional performances by the Romanian National Opera in Cluj

In anticipation of the wonderful winter holidays, Romanian National Opera in Cluj-Napoca is pleased to extend a special invitation to you to one of the most delightful shows dedicated to Christmas and childhood: "”"The Nutcracker"”, of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The enchanting ballet will delight the Oradea audience in two exceptional performances, Saturday, December 10, 2016, from 4:00 p.m., respectively 7:00 p.m., at The Great Hall of the Regina Maria Theater in Oradea. Both representations will enjoy the presence soloists and the ballet ensemble of the Romanian National Opera in Cluj-Napoca.

A title adored by the general public, of great notoriety and one of the most beloved ballet performances performed on the world's great stages around the Winter Holidays, "The Nutcracker" enjoys great popularity, having been successfully translated over time into an ice ballet, feature film, cartoon or illustrated book. The magical ballet in two acts glides harmoniously on the score of the Russian composer Tchaikovsky., based on the fairy tale of the same name by Alexandre Dumas.

The fascinating winter story brings us to the festive atmosphere in the Silberhaus family living room, where all the loved ones are enjoying the celebration of the Christmas tree. Little Maria and her brother Fritz rush over the presents, but the most precious of all is, by far, the towering Nutcracker, viewed with great admiration. From here until entering the magical realm of fairies, giants and dolls who interpret cheerfully Snowflake Waltz, it's just one step.

The cast that brings the fascinating show to life on the Cluj Opera stage consists of: Andreea Jura (Maria), Dan Haja (The Nutcracker), Adelina Filipaș (The Dragée Fairy), Doina Anamaria Florea, Marius Toda (Councillor Drosselmeyer), Romulus Petruș (President Silberhaus), Daniela Drăgușin, Antoniu Mon, Laura Pop, Valentin Mihăilă, Augustin Gribnicea, Lucian Bacoiu, Octavian Popa, accompanied by a group of students from the "Octavian Stroia" Choreography High School”, on the notes The Romanian National Opera Orchestra in Cluj-Napoca, under the baton of conductor Jozsef Horvath. Choreography and artistic direction are signed by Basil Solomon, with his choreographic takeover Dan Haja.

We invite you to step onto the joyful Snowflake Waltz, on an imaginary journey that will bring back the unparalleled joy of childhood on Christmas Eve!

Tickets are on sale at the theater's Ticket Agency from Monday to Friday between 10:00 and 19:00, and on weekends between 10:00 and 13:00. You can also purchase tickets one hour before each performance or online at www.biletmaster.ro. For additional information and ticket reservations, please call: 0259/440.742.

Stormy applause and awards for the Oradea theater at the XXVIIIth edition of the National Comedy Festival, organized by the "Fani Tardini" Dramatic Theater in Galati. The Regina Maria Theater participated in the festival with the show "The Man of La Mancha", by Dale Wasserman, directed by György Korcsmáros and returned home crowned with laurels: three of the ten awards were won by the Oradea show.

Thus, the decoration award is awarded to the Israeli Paul Salzberger, the costume award went to Amalia Judea, who provided the outline through the spectacular decor and impressive costumes of the Oradea musical, and audience award is won by the show "with an extraordinary display of strength" (Victor Cilincă "Free Life"): THE MAN FROM LA MANCHA.

The Galati National Comedy Festival, with a 40-year tradition in the Romanian cultural landscape, opened its doors on Saturday, November 5 and ended yesterday, November 13, 2016, offering a true theatrical regal to the people of Galati.

The selector of this edition of the Comedy Festival was the theater critic Alice Georgescu, and the jury was made up of the theater critic Doina Papp, the theater columnist and cultural journalist Gabriela Lupu, the director Radu Dinulescu, the set designer Vioara Bara, the actor and writer Cornel (Mimi) Brănescu and Prof. Zanfir Ilie, the manager of the "VA Urechia" library, advisor to the Culture Commission of the Local Council.

We thank the Galați audience for the love with which they welcome us every year. We are honored and happy with the awards that have been given to us and we set off gloriously towards other adventures and other conquests… of hearts.

The Regina Maria Theater regretfully announces the cancellation of the show "DAWN-WAY", scheduled for today, October 31, at 7:00 PM, at the Arcadia Hall. The show is suspended for medical reasons. We ask viewers who have purchased tickets to come to the theater agency (Monday - Friday between 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM) to receive a refund of the ticket price.

Thank you for your understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience! 

We look forward to seeing you at the Regina Maria Theater performances scheduled for November!

In autumn, there are many more reasons to come to the theater! The month of November brings together the fruits of rich seasons on the stage of the Regina Maria Theater and invites you to enjoy varied performances that can satisfy everyone's need for comedy, drama or tragedy.

November theatrical begins with a touching story, sprinkled with moments of humor, about some little animals that offer a lesson in humanity to those who have gotten lost in the rush of life and forgotten how to be human. „"A very simple story", by Maria Lado, directed by Elvira Rîmbu – Thursday, November 3, from 7:00 PM, at the Arcadia Hall.

The cultural calendar of 2016 is defined by the celebration of the centenary of the DADA artistic movement. In honor of such an important event, the Regina Maria Theater invites you to the performance “DADA CABARET”, by Matei Vişniec, directed by Anca Bradyou, which will premiere on Sunday October 23, from 7:00 PM, at the Great Hall, but also comes with a slightly bolder proposal: a Dadaist-style creative contest – WE ARE ALL A LITTLE DADA. We invite all those who want to enter more into the spirit of the cultural movement that revolutionized the 20th century to write a poem or create a show poster according to Dadaist principles.

The 2016 Oradea International Theatre Festival successfully concluded this weekend, after a week of extraordinary events. Performances, book launches, conferences, director portraits, competitions, all of these completed the picture of a cultural feast in Oradea.

The 22nd edition of the Oradea Short Theatre Festival, which took place between September 25 and October 1, 2016, came to an end after a week of theatrical marathon in which we were delighted with extraordinary performances. The jury of this year's Short Theatre Festival, consisting of Mircea Morariu – theater critic – president of the jury, Ion Parhon – theater critic and Alexa Visarion – director and screenwriter – decided to award the following prizes:

The 2016 edition of the Oradea International Theatre Festival is almost over. There are two more days in which Oradea residents can enjoy the most beautiful theatre evenings of the season.

The Oradea International Theatre Festival has reached its fifth day, transforming the city into a grand theatre stage, where actors, directors, theatre critics and spectators alike experienced the excitement of an extraordinary cultural encounter. Four days of memorable events, which continue today, September 29, with an exciting theatrical offer.

The day begins with an irresistible invitation: theater and film director, Univ. Prof. Dr. Alexa Visarion invites all theater lovers, from 1:00 p.m., in the Festive Hall of the "Mihai Eminescu" National College, at a dialogue about the variety of the actor today: „"The actor and his mystery now - paths of artistic creation". Also, during this meeting, the launch of the volume "" will take place in Oradea.”Alexa Visarion or the destiny of the voiceÞtake it", edition coordinated by Elena Saulea, published by Junimea Publishing House in 2015, which the master himself will present to the public.

From 7:00 PM, at the Great Hall of the Regina Maria Theater, the brave soldier „"Švejk"” invites you to be amused by the military adventures he faces, in a comedy by Alexandru Dabija. With an exceptional cast, including actors Pavel Bartoş and Alexandru Papadopol, the show at the Odeon Theatre in Bucharest will raise laughter and applause.

The day will be completed by the two shows in the Competition section: „"It's actually beautiful,", a show by Volker Schmidt, from 7:00 p.m., at the Trade Unions Culture House, production of the German State Theatre Timişoara and „"Orlando", after Virgia Wolf, directed by Anca Bradu, from 9:00 PM, at the Mobile Stage – Unirii Square, a production by the Csokonai Theatre in Debrecen, Hungary.

Tickets are on sale at the theater's Ticket Agency from Monday to Friday between 10:00 and 19:00, and on weekends between 10:00 and 13:00 or one hour before each performance. You can also purchase tickets online at www.biletmaster.ro.

For additional information and ticket reservations, please call: 0259/440.742.

We are waiting for you at the theater!

On the fourth day of the Oradea International Theatre Festival, loyal spectators are rewarded with two big surprises: "Masked Ball" by Giuseppe Verdi, directed by Radu Lucaciu, an extraordinary show supported by Romanian National Opera in Cluj-Napoca, at the Great Hall of the Regina Maria Theatre, from 7:00 p.m."Un Ballo in maschera", Giuseppe Verdi's twenty-second creation, is one of the world's most famous operas, renowned not only for its outstanding artistic qualities, but also for its controversial libretto, which is based on the tragic story of King Gustav III of Sweden. From 9:00 PM The people of Oradea receive a show as a gift: one of the most beloved musical comedies of our theater – "The Lovers of Ancona"" by Vajda Katalin, directed by Andrei Mihalache, at the Mobile Stage in Unirii Square. Admission is free!

The Oradea International Theatre Festival, now in its fourth edition, was officially opened on Sunday, September 25, with the premiere of the show Domnul Jurdan, a dramatic rewrite of the comedy ”"The bourgeois gentleman"” by Jean Baptiste Poquelin Molière, under the stage direction of Victor Ioan Frunză. The performance was enthusiastically received by the Oradea audience, who rewarded the artistic effort of the team with minutes of applause.

 QUEEN MARIA THEATRE”

Oradea, P-R.Ferdinand I street, no.6 VAT number 28570729 No. ………. from ………..2016

 ANNOUNCEMENT   

   On 17.10.2016 at 9.00 am          THEATRE “REGINA MARIA” – ORADEA, organizes a competition for the filling of a vacant contractual budgetary position, under the legal basis of HG286/2011 – text processed in force from 24.Nov.2014, Section 3, Art.7, para. (1):

Sunday, September 25

• 19:00, Great Hall of the Regina Maria Theater – Festive Opening

• 19:15 Great Hall of the Queen Maria Theatre – Mr. Jordan, after The Bourgeois Gentleman by Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (Molière), stage direction Victor Ioan Frunză, Theater Queen Mary, Oradea – OFF

The Regina Maria Theater, with the support of the Bihor County Council and the Oradea City Hall, organizes the 4th edition of the Oradea International Theater Festival between September 25 and October 2, 2016.