South Kazakhstan regional drama theater, Regional drama theater in Shymkent, Kazakhstan.
The South Kazakhstan Regional Drama Theater is a performance venue in Shymkent with multiple seating levels and a spacious stage designed to host theatrical productions and cultural events. The building accommodates various types of shows across different dramatic formats.
The theater was founded in 1934 and started with local performances in Shymkent. It quickly became one of the primary cultural institutions in southern Kazakhstan.
The theater hosts performances in both Kazakh and Russian languages, reflecting how the region maintains two distinct artistic traditions side by side. You will notice how the repertoire balances local storytelling with broader theatrical traditions.
The theater runs regular evening shows throughout the week with information about tickets and schedules available at the box office near the main entrance. It helps to check the current program beforehand to find a performance that interests you.
In 1967 the theater split into two separate companies, one performing in Kazakh and one in Russian, reflecting the region's linguistic and artistic diversity. This division shaped how the institution developed over the following decades.
Location: Shymkent
Inception: 1934
Address: площадь Аль-Фараби
Website: http://shanin-teatr.kz
GPS coordinates: 42.35910,69.64188
Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:26
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