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Theatres of Kazakhstan

The Abay State Academic Opera and Ballet House

Kazakh State Musical Theatre, now the Abay Academic Opera and Ballet House, was inaugurated in 1934.

Essentially it ushered to Kazakhstani arts hitherto unknown genres -opera and choreographic ones. Painstaking efforts were made for the formation of the theatre by its first manager Eugeny Brusilovsky, the very one who created eight national operas and a ballet "Kyz-Zhibek", "Yer-Targhyn", "Aiman-Sholpan", "Birzhan and Sara", "Kamar-sulu" and others.

A veritable landmark in the theatre's creative life has become staging of opera "Abay" written by A.Zhubanov and L.Khamidi (libretto by M.Auezov).

Performance of leading parties in national operas has displayed to best advantage brilliant vocal gift of legendary K.Baiseyitova, Sh.Beisekova, A.Umbetbayev, B.Dosymzhanov, K.Kenzhetayev, the R. and M.Abdullins.

Substantial contribution to the formation of Kazakh ballet was made by Galina Ulanova, Tamara Khanum and A.Seleznev, the one who created his choreographic school here.

Along with national ballet performances of "Cambar and Nazym", "By the Path of Friendship", "Frescoes" the theatre's repertoire presents such world masterpieces as "Swan Lake", "Raimonda", "Copper Horseman", "Corsaire".

The theatre's biography is inseparable from creative activities of great masters of several generations. Among them are such singers as Ye.Serkebayev, R.Zhamanova, Kh.Kalilambekova, A.Dnishev, P.Zhubaturova, N.Usenbayeva, L.Dorokhovskaya, choreographers Z.Raibayev, I.Maiskaya, R.Bapov and many others. Address: 110 Kabanbay Batyr str., Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan, 480091; ph.: (3272) 628445

The M.O. Auezov Kazakh State Academic Drama Theatre

Founded in 1926 in Kzyl-Orda. That same year the theatre was transferred to Almaty. In 1936 it was conferred an "academic" status and named after Mukhtar Auezov.

In various years performing in the theatre were such celebrated masters of scenic art as Ye.Umurzakov, K.Kuanyshbayev, K.Badyrov, Sh.Musin, K.Zhandarbekov, R.Koishibayeva, S.Kozhamkulov, Sh.Aimanov, S.Maikanova, Kh.Bukeyeva, Sh.Zhandarbekova, N.Zhanturin, Z.Sharipova, F.Sharipova, A.Ashimov, A.Moldabekov, B.Rimova, A.Mambetov and others.

Director of the theatre is T.Zhamankulov, People's Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Address of the theatre: 103 Abay Ave., Almaty.

The M.Yu. Lermontov State Academic Russian Drama Theatre

The theatre was founded in 1933 in Almaty.

Its founders (apart from the theatre's first producer Yu.Rutkovsky) were actors and actresses Ye.Kruchinina, Z.Morskaya, S.Assuirov, M.Brandt.

In 1964 the theatre was named after M.Yu.Lermontov. In 1974 it was conferred the title of "academic". In 1983 the company was awarded with an Order of Friendship of the Peoples.

At various times there worked in the theatre such well-known producers as L.Varpakhovsky, G.Tovstonogov, B.Bibikov, Ya.Shtein. The scene of the theatre has seen exciting talented of such USSR People's Artists as V.Kharlamova and Ye.Diordiyev, People's Artists of Kazakhstan L.Kyun, L.Maizel, L.Tyomkin, Merited Artists of the Republic M.Azovsky, P.Dubovtsev, A.Medvedev, G.Samoilin, N.Zelenov, Ye.Popov. The good tradition of bright performance is worthily upheld by People's Artists of the Republic of today L.Nelskaya and Yu.Pomerantsev, Merited Artists T.Banchenko, V.Tolokonnikov, Yu.Kapustin, N.Zhmerenetskaya, G.Balayev, N.Dolmatova.

The repertoire of the theatre includes works of Russian classics, of classic Kazakh drama.

Artistic director of the theatre is People's Artist of the Republic R.Andriasyan. Address of the theatre: 43 Abay Ave., Almaty.

The G. Musrepov State Academic Theatre for Youth and Children

The theatre was set up in 1944 on the initiative of the USSR People's Artist Natalya Sats. The year of 1946 marked the organization of a Kazakh company.

Founders of the theatre are Merited Artists of the Republic of Kazakhstan A.Mambetov, A.Smailov, People's Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan M.Bakhtygereyev.

There have worked in the theatre remarkable actors and actresses People's Artists of the Republic of Kazakhstan B.Kaldayev, S.Sattarova, R.Seitmetov, A.Umurzakova, K.Zhakibayev, A.Kenzhekov, Merited Artists of the Republic of Kazakhstan M.Kulambayev, Zh.Bektasova, K.Demesinov.

Director of the theatre is D.Zholzhaksynov, People's Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Merited Artist of Kyrghyzstan, winner of the State Prize of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Producer - N.Zhakypbayev, Merited Master of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Address of the theatre: 38 Abylay Khan Ave., Almaty, 480004.

The N. Sats State Academic Russian Theatre for Youth and Children

The theatre was founded on November 7,1945 by Natalya Sats with direct participation of Sergei Eisenstein, Vera Maretskaya and Nikolay Cherkasov.

To this day the scene of the theatre remembers the names of M.Kosubayev, Ye.Prasolov, Yu.Aronov, S.Rogov, A.Madiyevsky, G.Rutkovskaya, Yu.Pomerantsev, D.Khimina, V.Puchkin, B.Gronsky.

On August 24, 1995 the theatre acquired an academic status and it was named after N.Sats. The theatre has staged 62 new productions. Eleven new performances were staged over the period of 1996-1998 only.

Artistic director of the theatre is Merited Master of Kazakhstan and Russia B.Preobrazhensky assisted by director T.Kalinina.

Address of the theatre: 38 Ablay Khan Ave., Almaty, phone: 324966.

Republican German Drama Theatre

The German drama theatre was founded on December 25,1980 in Temirtau with subsequent transfer to Almaty in 1988.

In those days the company consisted of the graduates of the Schukin theatre college (Moscow). Best actors then were Ya.Ken, L.Brestel, B.Bolz, P.Tsakhariaz. With time the title of "Merited Artist of Kazakhstan" has been conferred to M.Albert and E.Speer. Nowadays graduates from the German Theatre Academy stage performances on the theatre's scene.

I.Plisco is the director of the theatre with Herr Bringel Verner Vierra being chief producer and manager of the theatre.

Address of the theatre: 64D Satpayev Str., Almaty, phone 465775.

State Republican Uigur Theatre of Musical Comedy

Today age-long spiritual legacy of the Uigur people finds its embodiment - among other things - in the creative activities of the Republican Uigur theatre of musical comedy.

Its biography started in 1934 when it staged a musical drama "Anarkhan".

Proceeding mostly from its own national drama legacy the theatre is quite a success in staging works of both Russian and European classics, in interpreting Kazakh epic and modern drama.

Following are basic performances of the theatre: "Nazugum", "Lashman", "Mukam's Secrets", "Bilal-Nazim", "Garib and Sanam", "Sadyr Paluan", "Imaginary Invalid" by J.-B.Moliere, "Othello"by W.Shakespeare, "White steamer"by Ch.Aitmatov, "Aiman-Sholpan" by M.Auezov, "Kyz-Zhibek" by G.Musrepov, "Foreigner" by I.Khyurmyuzli.

Much time - almost two thirds thereof - is spent by the theatre in going on tours.

Director of the theatre is M.Akhmadiev and Ya.Shamiyev is its chief producer.

Address of the theatre: 83 Nauryzbay-batyr Str., Almaty.

Republican Korean Theatre of Musical Comedy

The theatre was set up on September 9,1932 in Vladivostok.

In 1937, when Koreans were being deported to Kazakhstan, the theatre was transferred to Kzyl-Orda.

Since 1968 Almaty has been the seat of the theatre.

In 1982 the theatre was decorated with an Order the Badge of Honour.

The stage of the theatre still remembers such names as Li Kham Dek, Kim Din, Li Gir Su, Thai Dyan Chun, En Sen Nen, Li Gen Hi, Pak Ir, Te Men Hi.

Director of the theatre is G.S.Kim and O.S.Li is chief producer.

Address of the theatre: 83 Nauryzbay-batyr Str., Almaty.