Drama-Puppet Theater Ivan Dimov – Haskovo

The Drama-Puppet Theater Ivan Dimov in Haskovo (Southern Bulgaria) was established in 1921 as a professional theater by a group of enthusiasts. The building, which the theater is housed in even today, was constructed in 1926 with funds provided by the municipality and donations from local people. A number of prominent Bulgarian and foreign actors and producers have worked at the Haskovo stage. The theaters’ troupes visits in Sofia, both in the past and now, have been reported in the press as an “event in the theater life of the country”. More than 30 Bulgarian plays have made their premier at the Haskovo stage. In 2004 unique for Bulgaria repairs were performed in the theater, financed by the Haskovo municipality, that turned the Theater Ivan Dimov into one of the most beautiful theaters in the country, as the original architecture from the years of the construction was kept. Some of the most eminent Bulgarian figures of the drama and puppet theater sphere work in Haskovo. An integral part of the Theater’s activity are the constant tours in Haskovo district, and touring Bulgaria as well. The Theater strives to work following the market principles, as in the same time it does flatly defends the high level of cultural and spiritual valuables, and is perfectly aware of its educational mission. Each year 3-4 new drama plays and 3 new puppet plays are given life in Haskovo Theater.