Zhanin Theatre to Embark on a Tour Across Several Cities in Kazakhstan
The Zhanin Shymkent City Academic Kazakh Drama Theatre will embark on a tour of several cities across Kazakhstan in October. The tour will begin in Karaganda, followed by performances in Astana, Aktau, Zhanaozen and Atyrau. The main purpose of the tour is to introduce audiences in different regions to the theatre’s repertoire, promote the cultural and spiritual heritage of Shymkent, and strengthen creative ties between theatres. With a history spanning almost a century, the Zhanin Theatre has made a significant contribution to the development of professional Kazakh theatre. As part of the tour, audiences will have an opportunity to see several productions from the theatre’s repertoire. The tour will begin on October 7 in Karaganda. The drama “Tastamashy, Ana!” will be staged at the S. Seifullin Karaganda Regional Academic Kazakh Drama Theatre. Through the stories of children who have found themselves in difficult circumstances, the production explores family values, compassion and responsibility. The lives of children brought together in an orphanage intertwine into a single story. The play is based on real events. Following Karaganda, the theatre troupe will travel to Astana. On October 8, 9 and 10, the artists of the Zhanin Theatre will perform at the A. Mambetov State Theatre of Drama and Comedy. The capital’s programme will feature two productions — the drama “Tastamashy, Ana!” and the musical drama “O, Qala.” The latter is dedicated to the life and creative work of singer and composer Erzhan Serikbayev. Through music, the production tells the story of the artist’s life and creative journey, while exploring themes of love and longing. On October 14, the tour will continue in Aktau at the N. Zhanturin Mangystau Regional Musical Drama Theatre. On October 15, “Tastamashy, Ana!” will be presented at the Palace of Culture of Oil Workers in Zhanaozen. On October 17 and 18, the Zhanin Theatre will perform in Atyrau at the Makhambet Utemisov Academic Kazakh Drama Theatre. Tickets for the performances are available through Ticketon.kz. The tour will contribute to cultural exchange between the regions and give audiences in different cities an opportunity to discover the Zhanin Theatre’s repertoire.