Solovtsov theater in Kyiv (1899)

Solovtsov theater house in Kyiv (I. Franka Square, 3)

Postcard early 20th century: Gleb Savchenko Kyiv 100 years ago: Photo from the archives of the New York Public Library (January 11, 2016)

On October 15, 1899, Lesja Ukrainka visited the Solovtsov theater and watched Alexei Tolstoy’s tragedy "Tsar Fedor Ioanovich."

On October 28, 1899, Lesja Ukrainka visited this theater again, watching Shakespeare’s tragedy "Othello".

On January 9, 1900, Lesja Ukrainka attended a performance of G. Ibsen’s play "Nora".

On October 28, 1900, Lesia Ukrainka attended a play by A. Dumas (son) "Lady with Camellias" with the participation of Italian playwright Tina di Lorenzo.

Nowadays, the National Ukrainian Drama Theater named after Ivan Franko.