Auezov Theatre, State theater in Almaty, Kazakhstan
The Auezov Theatre is a theater building in Almaty, Kazakhstan, featuring a main auditorium that seats 756 spectators and a smaller experimental stage space. The two venues operate independently and allow parallel performances with different formats and audience capacities.
The company started its work in Kyzylorda in 1925 and moved to Almaty three years later, where it continues to operate today. The current building opened in 1982, replacing earlier venues where the troupe performed for decades.
The theater honors Kazakh writer Mukhtar Auezov through its name and the company regularly stages adaptations drawn from his literary works. Performances offer a mix of traditional Kazakh drama and contemporary productions that connect local audiences with questions about modern life in Central Asia.
The entrance is located at 103 Abai Avenue and can be reached easily via a nearby metro station. The venue offers an online reservation system where tickets can be booked in advance.
A theater museum on the fourth floor houses an extensive collection of over 200,000 items, including historical photographs, costumes, and documents from earlier productions. Visitors can explore how Kazakh theater developed over nearly a century through the displays.
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