On the first day of the Forum, November 16, 2023, the Hermitage General Staff Building will host Panel discussion #1. The main topic of the panel will be "Common Stage: Cooperation of Theaters as a Symbol of Unification of World Cultures".
During the event, participants will share their respective countries' and regions' experiences. They will discuss the influence of Russian culture on foreign cultures, as well as ways to strengthen ties between their countries and Russia. Additionally, they will present their countries' practical experiences in the organization of festivals and repertoires of theaters in foreign countries.
Speakers:
- Olga Lyubimova, Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation (Russia);
- Evgeny Mironov, , Artistic Director of the State Theater of Nations (Russia);
- Davlatzoda Zulfiya, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Tajikistan (Tajikistan);
- Nacho Duato, Artistic Director of the Mikhailovsky Theatre Ballet (Spain);
- Ethan Ding, actor, director (China) Miura Motoi, director, Head of the Chiten Theater Company (Japan);
- James Ngcobo, director, Artistic Director of Joburg Theatre (South Africa);
- Srdjan Obrenovic, Executive Producer of the Belgrade Drama Theater (Serbia);
- Ovadia Moni, writer, theater actor, activist (Italy);
- Rodriguez Ramon, Director of the Ruben Dario National Theater (Nicaragua);
- Sen Mou, Director of the Chinese Academy of Arts, Head of the Media Scenography Department of the Institute of Interdisciplinary Arts (China).
First row speakers:
- Drnda Bojana Misic, producer, Belgrade Drama Theatre (Serbia);
- Vladimir Kekhman, General Director of the Moscow Art Theater named after Gorky and the Artistic Director of the Mikhailovsky Theater (Russia).
Moderator: Marina Yudenich.