Minsk Drama theatre. Gorky was formed in the 20-ies of the last century as a traveling theater. Made him a talented actor Vladimir Gomelsky. Theatre traveled through the cities, putting the performances on the works of Russian literature and following the traditions of classical theatre school. In 1928, the theater began to work in Bobruisk and became known as the Regional Drama theatre. In 1932 the theatre was offered to work in Mogilev, where the theatre was given the name of the State Russian drama theatre of the BSSR.

In 1940 a decision was made about moving theatre in Minsk, but this was prevented by the war. During the war years, the theatre worked in Moscow, Mogilev, Grodno and toured the hospitals and the front lines, where he had continued success. His repertoire has included such works as "the Kremlin chimes", "Russian question", "Othello". In 1947, the theatre moved to Minsk. His magnificent performance of "King Lear" by William Shakespeare was a great success not only in the USSR but also abroad. The repertoire of the theatre there were a lot of performances of the works of Maxim Gorky: "Burghers", "children of the sun", "Vassa Zheleznova". In 1955, for outstanding achievements in performing arts, the theatre was named after Maxim Gorky.

1955 was a turning point in the work of the Minsk Drama theatre, which was to apply to the creation of the Belarusian playwrights. His repertoire includes performances appear on the works of Polesie, Shemyakin, Gubarevich, Romanova. In 1994, Minsk drama theatre. Gorky received an academic status and in 1999 the national.

The building was built before the war and was initially Minsk choral synagogue. After the revolution, it was the worker's club, then a movie theater "Culture". After the war the building was completely rebuilt and transferred to Minsk theatre.

Nowadays, the theatre has one main stage with the auditorium at 502. Hall has preserved a unique acoustic properties since pre-revolutionary times. Like to perform here famous Belarusian and foreign artists.