"All the world`s a stage,

And all the men and women merely players."

(William Shakespeare "As you like it")

 In Spring 2011, the theatre circle of our department introduced to your attention its debut play "Pygmalion" by Bernard Shaw. As I am a part of it, I would like to tell you about our theatre circle: its activity, members and a small history.
The theatre circle was established in October 2011, by the head of the department of English philology Mykhaylo Bilynsky. 
It consists of the 15 members: the third, fourth and fifth year students, and the person who inspires us and helps us to make a spectacular performance: our tutor Olga Viytiv. 

Our theatre troupe 

In May 2011, we took part in the twelfth international festival in Krosno (Poland). It was a great experience for us. We spent there a wonderful time and met a lot of nice and interesting people, because except us, there were the students from Russia, Slovakia, Hungary, USA and Poland, of course. 

The Market Square in Krosno

On the official site of the University was published an article about our membership. http://www.lnu.edu.ua/news/archiv/stud_teatr_krosno-05-11.htm

Also we visited Przemysl, the old part of the city. I will always remember our lovely trip to Poland.

opening of the festival

What about our play, it was very interesting and funny to work on it. I play there Mrs. Pierce: old woman who is a house keeper. I will always remember the day of our premiere. Most of the ladies went to the barber shop and have made a marvelous hairdo. Then we put on our beautiful costumes. It was a very exciting day for all of us. There were a lot of spectators. And I`m sure that everyone was on the top!

At the present time we work on another famous play: "The Importance of being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde. We make the rehearsals and practice on a stage.  So I hope all of you would like to come and watch the premiere of "The Importance of being Earnest".

Our theatre team is very friendly. I enjoy to spend my time with them. And I am very happy and grateful that I found out the acting talent in myself and it became a part of my life and me:)

"I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms,the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being." Oscar Wilde

 

My ideal place...

       I'd like to tell you about my second home town!!! When I'm there, I feel myself relaxed, in seventh heaven. Krakow... one of the Europe's most beautiful and historical cities, with its elegant Old Town and medieval market square, its vibrant old Jewish Quarter, where you’ll find cathedrals and castles, dragons and dungeons.
      I decided, it will be better, if I show you it in pictures. It's more interesting and exciting... Hope in the end you will like the city as much as I..

It was my first visit, and maybe then I fell in love with this city...

     Krakow’s Main Market Square (Stary Rynek in polish)  is the largest one in Europe. The centre of the square is dominated by the Cloth Hall (Sukiennice). When the weather is good, there are different bars and restaurants  which provide extensive outdoor seating and opportunities to have a nice rest or simply admire the architecture.   

in such way Stary Rynek looks this year. there are a lot of people,

different shows which attract people's attention.

The most famous church in Krakow, one of the symbols of this city is St Mary's Church. But to my mind, it doesn't sound in the way it has in polish Mariacki Kosciol. This impressive church has its own legend... I'll tell you it the other time ;)  Also every hour from the highest tower the Fireman plays heynal. You ask me WHY? Because it's a signal that reminds people an alarm before Mongol attack on Krakow in 13th century.

Mariacki Square is much calmer and with less people than Market Square. With nice fountain in the middle... you can sit on the bench and just look at people in a hurry.

Wawel ...  the castle on the mound with its palace and cathedral. This impressive gothic building  is worth spending your time there. Both the bell tower and crypt are well worth visiting.  It is home to most of Poland’s great kings and historic figures as well as President Lech Kaczynski, who tragically died in a plane crash in 2010

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I'd like to tell you about Poland’s iconic symbols, Sigismund Bell. As the largest bell in Poland it is so substantial that it takes 12 people to ring it. Also legend tells us that you should touch your right hand to your heart and left hand to the bell, any wish you make will come true... Firstly I didn't believe, but my unreal dream came true in a year... 

 There are a lot of things which I've missed. Because it's so hard to write down all your emotions, mentions, which you have on mind and want to share with others...