OREANDA-NEWS. September 07, 2009. Ukio bankas intends to sign a partnership agreement with Theatre arena that was opened in April in Vilnius. The plan is to name the Theatre arena “Ukio bankas theatre arena”, reported the press-centre of Ukio bankas.

In “Ukio bankas theatre arena”, settled in Olimpieciu street of the capital city, performances will be given by world-renowned OKT/Vilnius City Theatre, A|CH Dance Theatre, creative work will be done by artistic directors Gintaras Varnas and Gytis Ivanauskas, and other art events will be held.

The hall is suitable for various types of events, including theatre plays and dance performances, concerts, conferences, exhibitions, and shooting various projects. Depending on the nature of an event, it can accommodate from 400 to 2,000 spectators.

Ukio bankas has supported culture, sport and science for a number of years already. The State Small Theatre of Vilnius, Kaunas Drama Theatre and Kaunas Music Theatre are on this list of theatres supported by Ukio bankas, marking its 20th anniversary this year. The Bank’s support also goes to Pazaislis Music Festival and other culture events. This year Ukio bankas presents in Lithuania one of the most remarkable culture events of the year – the tour of the Bolshoi Theatre of Russia from Moscow in Lithuania with the unrivalled ballet “Corsair” having earned worldwide recognition.