Based in the heart of Moscow, Chekhov Art Theatre is an internationally renowned company which blends century-old traditions with modern-day innovations to create the unique experience for our audience.
The first venue to showcase the works of Anton Chekhov and the birthplace of the acting method used all over the world, we continue to innovate and foster vibrant community of artists in our flagship Art Drama School.
Our Heritage
From the very beginning Moscow Art Theatre defined what it means to be a theatre, shaping the world of drama how we see it today
Where it all started
In 1898 our theatre set off as a trailblazer with the production of Chekhov's "Seagull", a milestone in the history of world drama
Revolution in acting
One of the Theatre's founders, Konstantine Stanislavski, is renowned for his system of actor training, which still dominates the Western scene
What Now?
With Konstantin Khabenski as a new director, we continue to experiment, envigorate Russian and International scene and foster creative artistic community
127 Seasons
Held with year-round commitment to excellence despite political turbulence and two World Wars
Our award
Not only do we have a number of prestigious awards to our name, but we also have launched our own, setting the stage for new ambitious voices
