THE ARCADIA CHILDREN'S THEATRE FESTIVAL – 2017 EDITION BEGINS
The Arcadia troupe of the Regina Maria Theatre invites you during June 4 – July 2, 2017 at a new edition of the Arcadia Children's Theater Festival.
A large event, organized together with the "International Theatre Festival" Cultural Foundation and the Regina Maria Theatre, in partnership with the Oradea City Hall, the National Organization of the Scouts of Romania - Oradea Local Center and the Association for the Promotion of Tourism in Oradea and the Region, which will bring a smile to the faces of all children, both the little ones and those who have still retained their playful spirit.
Princes, princesses, dragons, ogres, fairies, mischievous cats, all the favorite characters from the most beautiful children's stories will meet in Oradea, eager to meet curious viewers and invite them into the beautiful world of fairy tales. Wonderful performances, presented by theaters from Cluj-Napoca, Oradea, Timișoara, Bucharest, Arad and Ploiești, will delight the Oradea audience for a month, transforming the entire city into a space of storytelling.
One of the surprises of the festival, prepared with great love by the Arcadia Troupe, is the premiere of the show "Hungarian Folk Tales", a show by Igor Lungu. "The Rabbit and the Hedgehog", "The Big Bad Wolf", "The Poor Man and the Tricked Fox" and "The Bear and the Cat", four stories with an explanation, will come to life on the theater stage on Sunday, June 18, at 11:00 AM, at the Arcadia Hall.
We also invite the most daring and creative children to participate in CREATIVE WORKSHOPS AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES supported by ONCR, in the Oradea Citadel, which will take place in period June 26 – 30, between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM. They will be able to hunt for treasures, learn how to tie the most intricate knots, paint, create bracelets and small works of art from origami and quilling.
Dr. BUBBLE and MILKSHAKE return to the Oradea Citadel, where they will perform a little magic and it will "rain with giant soap bubbles".
At the same time, as every year, we are waiting for all theater lovers, young and old, to the "Parade of Fairytale Characters and Puppets", which will open the festival on Sunday, June 4, at 5:00 PM. And because we know that you, the children, give life to the most wonderful characters, we have prepared another surprise for you: another parade in which you are invited to come dressed as your favorite characters.
I have to share a secret with you: after each show, a special raffle with prizes for children will be held.
We look forward to seeing you at the festival!
ARCADIA CHILDREN'S THEATRE FESTIVAL PROGRAM JUNE 4 – JULY 2, 2017
SUNDAY, June 4 Time 5:00 PM / Union Square, Corso, Oradea Citadel – PARADE OF FAIRYTALE CHARACTERS AND DOLLS 6:00 PM / Oradea Fortress – BALLOON RAIN – Dr. BUBBLE and MILKSHAKE
THURSDAY, 8 June 11:00 / MIRRORING THE SOUL IN LITERATURE – Inter-High School Theater Festival
SATURDAY, 10 June 11:00 AM / Arcadia Hall – DANILA PREPELEAC, "Puck" Puppet Theatre Cluj Napoca (age + 4)
SUNDAY, 11 June 11:00 / Arcadia Studio Hall –LITTLE MAN, "Regina Maria" Theater, Arcadia Troupe (age 2 – 4 years) 6:00 PM / Arcadia Hall – 1880 – 2020: Ode to Time (non-verbal performance), "Szigligeti" Theater Szinház Oradea, Lilliput Troupe (age +16)
FRIDAY, 16 June 5:00 PM / Arcadia Hall – LOVE IS LIKE CHEESE, FloraJun Band – Oradea Children and Students Palace
SATURDAY, 17 June 11:00 am / Arcadia Hall – MTHE BOOTED NATO, "Merlin" Theater Timișoara (age + 3) 6:00 PM / Arcadia Hall – A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, "Țăndărică" Animation Theatre Bucharest (age + 16)
SUNDAY, 18 June 11:00 am / Arcadia Hall – HUNGARIAN FOLK STORIES, "Regina Maria" Theater, Arcadia Troupe – premier Time 5:00 PM – CHILDREN'S CARNIVAL – PARADE OF CHARACTERS 6:00 PM / Oradea Fortress – IT'S RAINING WITH BALLOONS, Dr. BUBBLE and MILKSHAKE
SATURDAY, 24 June 11:00 am / Arcadia Hall – THE PIG'S STORY, "Ioan Slavici" Classical Theatre, Arad, Marionette Troupe (age + 4)
SUNDAY, 25 June 11:00 am / Arcadia Hall – THE GIRL'S FACE AND THE SANTA'S FACE, "Ciufulici" Children's Theater Ploiești (age + 5)
SATURDAY, July 1
11:00 / The Great Hall of the Queen Maria Theatre – CINDERELLA, "Queen Maria" Theater, Arcadia Troupe (age + 3)
SUNDAY, July 2 11:00 AM / Great Hall of the Regina Maria Theater – 12TH NIGHT, "Ion Creanga" Theater Bucharest (age + 6)
June 26 -30 CREATIVE WORKSHOPS AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES supported by ONCR, in the Oradea Citadel (treasure hunt, quilling, origami, map and compass orientation, miniature constructions made of sticks, etc.)
Tickets are on sale at the theater's Ticket Agency from Tuesday 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.
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Self Guided Audio Tour – TRM Theater @Night
Welcome to TRM Theatre @Night, the experience that gives you the opportunity to discover the Regina Maria Theater from a different perspective: not just as a spectator, but as an explorer of a hidden world.
Tonight, the theater opens its doors differently.
With the help of this audio guide, you will be able to walk the route prepared especially for the event on your own and discover stories about the building's architecture, the history of the Oradea theater, the backstage spaces, the stage mechanisms and the small details that the audience usually does not have the opportunity to observe.
From the foyer and the Great Hall, to the boxes, balcony, and the spaces that support the magic behind a show, this tour invites you to look at the theater not just as a place for performances, but as a living organism, in which every corner has a story.
How does it work?
- Press play on the audio file below.
- Follow the route indicated during the event.
- Stop in each space and let the story reveal the theater to you, step by step.
Approximate tour duration: 30 minutes
Recommendation: Use headphones for the most immersive experience.
Location: Queen Maria Theater, Oradea
Start the audio tour and let the theater tell you its story.
