Published on: 2026-09-06
Source: Moscow Government – Правительство Москвы –
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In September and October, many productions are running in Moscow theaters under the jurisdiction of the capital’s Department of Culture, which are perfect for family viewing. In this mos.ru article — about performances for children of different ages: from interactive shows with animals to detective stories.
Tickets can be purchased using a unified service “Mosbilet”.
“Teremok” at the Puppet Theater
Dates: September 13 and 20, October 1 and 11
Address: 17a Abelmanovskaya Street
Age restriction: 6+
Performance “Teremok” takes place in a theatrical café. The heroes of the Russian folk tale — the little mouse, the little frog, the bunny, and others — will explain to the children what friendship is and how important it is to come to help in a difficult moment. The audience can expect games, songs, and dances.
“Enchanted Forest” at the Moscow Children’s Fairy Tale Theater
Dates: September 13 and 26
Address: Bolshoy Fakelny Lane, building 18, structure 2
Age restriction: 6+
In the Moscow Children’s Fairy Tale Theater, audiences are awaited by an interactive puppet show Honored Artists of Russia Mikhail and Irina Milenins. The kids will help the kind fairy escape from the enchanted forest and understand how kindness and good deeds can overcome any evil.
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“The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” at the Moscow Puppet Theater
Dates: September 6 and 20, October 18 and 31
Address: Spartakovskaya Street, house 26/30
Age restriction: 6+
Guests will see a fairy-tale illusion in two acts. The heroes, who will set out on a journey along the yellow brick road, are in for an incredible adventure. The performance will feature magic tricks, hot air balloon flights, and dizzying tricks.
The author of the staging is Boris Goldovsky, the director-producer is the Honored Artist of Russia Ekaterina Obraztsova.
“Pippi Longstocking” at the Moscow Theater Center “Cherry Orchard”
Dates: September 12 and 20, October 4 and 17
Address: Malaya Sukharevskaya Square, building 10
Age restriction: 0+
Pippi Longstocking is a brave girl who skillfully transforms the world around her. Musical performance her adventures will be shown at the Moscow Theatre Center “Vishnevyy Sad”. The director is Vera Annenkova, laureate of numerous theatre festivals. The production is based on the story by Astrid Lindgren.
“Sindbad the Sailor” at the Moscow Puppet Theater
Dates: September 13
Address: Spartakovskaya Street, building 26/30
Age restriction: 6+
In Moscow Puppet Theater They will tell about the adventures of Sinbad the Sailor: the audience is promised real action with a giant, a huge snake, a fish-island, and the bird Roc. The director and author of the staging is Natalia Pakhomova.
“The Wizard of the Emerald City” at the Moscow Theatrical Center “Cherry Orchard”
Dates: September 13 and 27, October 11 and 31
Address: Malaya Sukharevskaya Square, building 10
Age restriction: 0+
The Moscow Theatrical Center “Vishnevyy Sad” invites you to the performance “The Wizard of the Emerald City”. Alexander Volkov’s story, which was actually inspired by L. Frank Baum, served as the foundation for a vibrant performance featuring musical numbers. Alongside Ellie and her friend Toto, the audience will journey to the Magic Land, befriend fairy tale characters, and overcome many obstacles on the way to the Great and Terrible Wizard of Oz.
“Aladdin” at the Moscow Theatrical Center “Cherry Orchard”
Dates: September 19 and 26, October 10 and 25
Address: Malaya Sukharevskaya Square, house 10
Age restriction: 0+
Another play by Vera Annenkova — “Aladdin”. According to the plot, Aladdin, Princess Budur, and the genie confront evil forces, demonstrating the power of friendship and love. The production weaves in the fiery dance of Sultan Suleiman, the song of the sorcerer Jafar, and colorful choreographic numbers in an oriental style.
“The Bremen Town Musicians” at the Mossovet Theatre
Dates: September 20 and 26, October 25
Address: 16 Bolshaya Sadovaya Street, Building 1
Age restriction: 6+
The artistic director of the theater, Evgeny Marchelli, directed musical fairy tale based on the libretto by Vasily Livanov, Yuri Entin and the music of Gennady Gladkov. The youngest viewers will find it interesting to follow the plot and the charming characters — the Troubadour, the Princess, the Donkey, the Dog, the Cat, and the Rooster, while adults will recall their own childhood.
“Neznaika” at the Theatre on Bronnaya
Dates: September 20, October 25
Address: Malaya Bronnaya Street, Building 4, Structure 2
Age restriction: 6+
Director Elena Labutina created a colorful performance based on the famous fairy tale by Nikolay Nosov. The story centers around little boys and girls, with something happening to them constantly. But the main adventure begins when Znayka invents a hot air balloon and sets off on a journey, taking his friends along.
The decorations were designed by Mikhail Gerber — he transformed the stage into a magical space, where there is room for giant watermelons as well as a real hot air balloon.
“The Story of the Glass Slipper” at the ‘Grandpa Durov’s Corner’ theater
Dates: September 26, October 9, 10, 11, and 24
Address: Durova Street, building 4, block 2
Age restriction: 0+
You can introduce the child to the famous Cinderella fairy tale in “Grandpa Durov’s Corner”. The girl, constantly plotted against by her stepmother and wicked stepsisters, will be helped by real donkey, raccoon, fox, cats, dogs, ponies, parrots, porcupines, and other inhabitants of the theater.
“The Redskin Chief” at the Moscow Children’s Variety Theater
Dates: September 27, October 25
Address: Baumanskaya Street, building 32, structure 1
Age restriction: 6+
Comedy Based on the short story of the same name by O. Henry, it will be performed at the Moscow Children’s Estrada Theater. It all begins with two adventurers from the Wild West deciding to kidnap the son of a wealthy townsman and demand ransom for him. However, the plot takes an unexpected turn when it turns out that the little captive is a rascal capable of making the kidnappers’ lives unbearable. The audience can expect lots of music, dance, songs, and humor.
“Sherlock. The Sequel” at the Moscow Children’s Shadow Theater
Dates: 2 and 31 October
Address: Izmailovsky Boulevard, house 60/10
Age restriction: 12+
Performance It is based on two stories by Arthur Conan Doyle — “The Sussex Vampire” and “The Speckled Band.” The plot of the first revolves around a bet on the existence of vampires, which the famous detective made with Dr. Watson. The protagonists expose mystical superstitions that hide ordinary human vices. In “The Speckled Band,” the story concerns a mysterious case at the Stoke Moran estate, full of exotic animals brought by the owner from India.
Screenwriter and satirist Sergey Plotov spiced these plots with good humor and the atmosphere of a fine English detective story. The audience will have to unravel intricate mysteries together with unusual heroes — all the characters will turn into living shadows.
“The Genie’s Vacation” at the “Grandfather Durov’s Corner” theater
Dates: 3, 4, 16, 30, and 31 October
Address: 2 Durova Street, Building 3
Age restriction: 0+
Katya, the daughter of a professor archaeologist, stayed at home with the dog Archie. Suddenly, an ancient jug appears in her hands, inside which lives a magical genie. Together, they embark on an exciting journey to various corners of the planet. The roles are played by Natalia Durova, Ekaterina Kolkova, and Maxim Lazarev. Alongside the actors, an elephant, a sea lion, and other animals will appear on stage.
Tickets can be purchased through the service “Mosbilet”.
“Masquerade of Cats and Mice” at Kuklachev’s Cat Theatre
Dates: 27 October
Address: Kutuzovsky Prospekt, building 25
Age restriction: 0+
Kuklachev’s Cat Theatre presents performance featuring fluffy performers. Elements of clowning are combined in the program with circus tricks performed by animals against the backdrop of bright, large-scale decorations. The theater’s founder himself, Yuri Kuklachev, will also take the stage alongside his four-legged protégés.
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The program of events in city theaters contributes to the achievement of the goals and objectives of the national project in Moscow “Family”. More about Russia’s national projects and the capital’s contribution can be found at special page.
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