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Founded in1980 in Temirtau (later transferred to Almaty), the theater features performance of distinguished Kazakhstan actors, like Ya.Ken, L.Brestel, B.Bolz, P.Tsakhariaz, M.Albert and E.Speer, and many talented graduates of the German Theater Academy.
64D Satpayev Str.,
Almaty, 480046
Tel: (3272) 465775, 465774
Fax: (3272) 465775
The Republican Uigur Theater of Musical Comedy
Founded in 1934, the Uigur theater of musical comedy represents the cultural heritage and traditional scenic art of the Uigurs, one of the numerous ethnic groups residing in Kazakhstan. The theater is quite popular staging famous works of both Russian and European classics, as well as interpreting Kazakh epics and modern drama.
Some of the well-known performances to be seen at the theater: '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.
83 Nauryzbay-batyr Str.,
Almaty, 480012
Tel: (3272) 691817, 628895
The Republican Korean Theater of Musical Comedy
Founded in 1932 in Vladivostok (Russian city), the theater transferred to Kzyl-Orda after the mass Koreans' deportation to Kazakhstan. Later the theater moved to Almaty.
Among famous actors of the theater were: Li Kham Dek, Kim Din, Li Gir Su, Thai Dyan Chun, En Sen Nen, Li Gen Hi, Pak Ir, Te Men Hi.
83 Nauryzbay-batyr Str.,
Almaty, 480012
The Abay State Academic Opera and Ballet House
The Opera House founded by Eugeny Brusilovsky (author of such well-known operas as 'Kyz-Zhibek', 'Yer-Targhyn', 'Aiman-Sholpan', 'Birzhan and Sara', 'Kamar-sulu') introduced opera and choreography to the Kazakhstan public. A significant landmark in the theater's creative life has become staging of opera 'Abay' written by A.Zhubanov and L.Khamidi (libretto by M.Auezov). The Opera House witnessed performance of legendary national artists - brilliant performers 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. Alongside with national ballet performances of 'Cambar and Nazym', 'By the Path of Friendship', 'Frescoes' the theater's repertoire features such world masterpieces as 'Swan Lake', 'Raimonda', 'Copper Horseman', 'Corsair'.
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