The Bolshoi Theatre

Your friend visited the Bolshoi Theatre last week. These are the photos that he took there. What performance did he visit?

You want to visit the Bolshoi Theatre. Look at its website. Which section of the website do you need to open to find out whether you can buy a ticket online?

Ben is a 13-year-old boy from the UK. He is going to visit Moscow. He has never been to the Bolshoi Theatre and wants to visit it. Look at the repertoire of the theatre. What play is recommended for him to watch?

This department of the Bolshoi Theatre was founded in the first half of the XIX century in order to preserve the theatre's historical memory and its outstanding performances, musicians, artists. In the picture you can see the emblem of this section. What is this information about?

A new virtual exhibition was announced by Google in collaboration with the Bolshoi Theatre. Read the paragraph from the press release and identify what the exhibition is devoted to. The “We Wear Culture” project by Google Arts & Culture is a collaboration with the Bolshoi Theatre and over 180 renowned cultural institutions from New York, London, Paris, Tokyo and other cities. Using state-of-the-art technology, the project allows you to explore everything from the ancient Silk Road to British punk. Iconic pieces that changed the way generations dressed, such as Marilyn Monroe’s high heels or the Black Dress by Chanel are brought to life in virtual reality.

You are going to visit your best friend's birthday party. He is a fan of ballet and wants to learn more about it. Which book from the Bolshoi Theatre's online shop would you present to him?

In two months, on the 27th of June, Victor will celebrate his birthday. On this day he wants to visit the Bolshoi Theatre and watch the famous "Swan Lake". Read the text and tick TWO true sentences. The Bolshoi mounts productions seasonally. For example, The Nutcracker is only staged in winter in the second half of December and sometimes during the New Year holiday week. The famous Swan Lake is held in September and January. Tickets to the Historic and New Stages become available three months before the performances and those to Beethoven Hall can be purchased two months in advance. The sale of tickets begins with the presale in box offices, and only then the tickets left are sold through the website and official distributors. Please note that there is an immense demand for iconic performances, so tickets are often sold out during the presale period.

Read the paragraph about the Bolshoi Theatre's sale policies which is given on its website. What indicates that your ticket is valid? Tick THREE correct alternatives.

According to the information given on the website, the "Young Artists Opera Program" is available in the Bolshoi Theatre. Read the paragraph and complete the gap with the correct alternatives. Young people from ___ can participate in the program. Tick THREE correct alternatives.

You can read the following statements on the website of the Bolshoi Theatre. Decide whether each statement presents a fact or an opinion.

Here are the reviews about the Bolshoi Theatre performances written by three visitors. Which of these visitors, in your opinion, will attend the theatre again? Justify your answer. Use full sentences. Mind the evaluation criteria: 0 points for no answer or an incorrect answer 1 point for a logically correct answer given in one word or phrase 2 points for a logically correct answer given in a full sentence (sentences) but without any justification 3 points for a logically correct answer given in a full sentence (sentences) with justification Maria: I really enjoyed the "Swan Lake" performance at the Bolshoi Theatre. The main dancers were excellent. Maria Ivanova was fantastic as Odette and Odile. Her dancing was very precise and emotional, especially in the Black Swan part. The group of dancers moved together perfectly, almost like they were one person. The music was beautiful and made me feel many different emotions. This was a typical Bolshoi show. Michael: The Bolshoi's "Nutcracker" was wonderful. The dance followed the traditional style, but it still felt fresh and exciting. The girl playing Clara was very sweet and brought a lot of joy to her role. The stage decorations were really beautiful and detailed. My favorite part was the Snowflake Dance. The dancers moved like real snowflakes, which was magical. It wasn't a perfect show, but it made me remember why I love ballet. John: I was disappointed by the Bolshoi's "Romeo and Juliet". The main dancers knew their steps well, but they didn't show much emotion. Their dance didn't feel like a passionate love story. The stage design seemed old-fashioned, and the choreography didn't bring anything new to the story. The orchestra also had some problems and sometimes played out of sync. Considering how expensive the tickets were, I expected a much better performance.