September of stories with the Arcadia Troupe
The Arcadia troupe of the Regina Theatre invites you to celebrate the arrival of autumn with colorful and cheerful characters, who will guide you through magical realms, formidable stories and wonderful adventures. The Oradea Citadel becomes a venue for performances addressed to children and adolescents alike. Thus, throughout the entire month, we look forward to welcoming you to embark on numerous adventures together:
Thursday – September 3 and Sunday – September 20, from 11:00 in the Amphitheater of the Oradea Citadel, Hungarian folk tales, and Thursday – September 24, Russian folk tales, both directed by Arcadia Troupe actor Igor Lungu. Performances recommended for children over 3 years old!
Friday – September 4 and Tuesday – September 22, from 11:00, also in the Amphitheater of the Oradea Citadel, we meet with Hansel and Gretel, adaptation by Hanyecz-Debelka Robert based on an idea by the Brothers Grimm, directed by Szoke Kavinszki Andras. The show is recommended for children over 4 years old!
Tuesday – September 15 and Saturday – September 26, from 11:00, in the Amphitheater of the Oradea Citadel
Small or big? – a show dedicated to children aged 0 to 3, directed by Nagy Viktoria
Wednesday – September 16, Friday – September 18 and Sunday – September 20, from 7:00 PM, in the Oradea Citadel Moat, there will be The Morometians – performative reading, by Marin Preda, directed by Gavriil Pinte, the most recent production of the Arcadia Troupe.
Thursday, September 17, 11:00 AM – Amphitheater, The exploits of Pacala, by Constantin Cubleșan, directed by Petre Ghimbășan. The show is recommended for children over 9 years old!
Saturday – September 19 and Tuesday – September 29, from 11:00, in the Amphitheater of the Oradea Citadel, we meet with Apolodor, the traveling penguin by Gellu Naum, a show by Ion Mâinea, under the artistic coordination of Sebastian Lupu. The show is recommended for children over 5 years old!
Friday, September 25, at 8:00 PM, at the Pontonul in Cetății, the premiere of the show will take place „"A Midsummer Night's Dream" - Craftsmen's Scenes, a show for the whole family. Some absolutely ordinary people try to make a theater show based on a script that depicts a love story like the story of Romeo and Juliet. Their unsuccessful attempts are delicious and will surely make the audience laugh. The show is a collective creation, the set design is by Csuri Emese, and the cast includes actors Andrei Fazecaș, Daniela Purcărea, Armanca Serac, Florin Stan and Alexandru Pop. Show recommended for children over 8 years old!
Tickets can be purchased online at Eventim.ro or on site, starting one hour before each performance.
We remind you that the performances will take place in safe conditions, and physical distancing and wearing a mask are mandatory.
We look forward to seeing you!
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