Auezov Theater (Auezov Theater)

Abay Ave, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan

Auezov Theater with full name Academic Drama Theater named after M.O. Auezov, a Kazakh writer, social activist, a Doctor of Philology and an honorary scholar of the Soviet Union. The theater is built with a distinctive architecture and is the venue for classical and modern musicals in Kazakh language, some translated into Russian.

The Auezov Theater was officially opened for the first time at the end of 1925 in the city of Kyzylorda, once the capital of Kazakhstan. The first play took place on January 13, 1926 as "Sakina Altyn" ("Golden Ring") by Koshka Kemengerov and was choreographed by Seraly Kozhamkulov and large orchestra.

In 1928, the theater was moved to Almaty, where it began to create artistic breakthroughs with many classics with the participation of Kazakhtan folk art masters and amateurs.

In the 1930s, the theater attracted talented Russian directors including M.Nasonov, I.Hog, M.Sokolovsky and the famous artist K. Khodzhikov, all of whom contributed to the staging and creation. such works as «Night Peals» by Auezov, «Amangeldy» by Mailin and Musrepov.

During World War II, the theater was used as a performance base for performances for the heroic fight of the Soviet people. Not to mention famous works such as "In the Hour of Trial" by Auezov, "Guardian of Honor" by Auezov and Abishev and "Sir-Ahan - Ak Tokta" by Musrepov, "Taming of the Shrew" by Shakespeare. 1961, the theater was renamed the Auezov Theater, named after a Kazakh writer, social activist, a Doctor of Philology and an honorary scholar of the Soviet Union.

In 1982, the theater was moved to its present location in a new, stately building in the center of Almaty. The auditorium is fully equipped with the most modern facilities and amenities. There are a total of two rooms: a large hall with 756 seats and a small room with 276 seats. The most important plays from the end of World War II until the 1980s were "Friendship and Love", "Career and Conscience" by Abishev, "The Millionaire" by Mustafin, "Yesterday and Today" ", "Difficult Fate" by Khusainov, "A tree - not a forest "by Tazhibaev" Matchmaker arrives "" Abroad "by Mukhamedzhanov," Saule "," Buran "by Akhtanov," Heart of home poetry "by Shashkin, "Incomparable Flame" by Kabdolov, "Going up Mount Fuji" by Aitmatov, Mukhamedzhanov.

The theater was renovated from 2006 to 2008. Today, the theater is a venue for classical and modern musicals in Kazakh, some translated into Russian.

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