Baltic House Theatre Festival

The 16th International Theatre Festival 'Baltic House' begins at the end of this September. Previously the Leningrad State Theatre, the Baltic House took it's current name in 1991 and via this festival has helped keep cultural ties with many old republics of the USSR. This year the focus is on Polish drama and the celebrated Warsaw National Theatre will be presenting their modern masterpiece 'Kosmos'. Renowned critic, author and theatre director Antoni Libera will also be in St. Petersburg, bringing with him his play “Zapasiewicz plays Beckett”. Famous Polish actor Zbignev Zapasiewicz stars.

Not that the festival is Polish alone. Top dramas from Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will be performed as well of course as several Russian enactions. Click on more info for a full programme in English.

when - 30th September - 11th October 2006
where - Baltic House, Aleksandrovsky park 4
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Deep Purple in Concert

Grandaddies of rock, or just grandaddies? It's easy to poke fun at another washed-up band raking in yet one more cash from an umpteenth world tour (Rolling Stones take note) but in fairness the oldies are often some of the most polished live performers. You won't get any street cred. for attending but you should have a great time. Concert starts at 20:00.

when - 20th October 2006
where - Ice Palace, Pr. Pyatiletok 1
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Marina Kapuro Live

People will tell you its all in the voice and that's probably the best way to sum up a Marina Kapuro performance. She teases with the classics of Abba, Madonna and Celine Dion, before blowing you away with memorable renditions of the super hits of Russian pop. Good fun, great viewing and even better listening. The fun kicks off at 19:00.

when - 26th October, 2006
where - Oktyabrsky Grand Concert Hall (BKZ), Ligovsky pr. 6
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