Theatrical Productions
The city's theaters have planned a busy program. On November 14, the Abdylas Maldybaev Kyrgyz National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater will present the opera 'Prince Igor'. The three-act work is based on the Old Russian literary monument 'The Tale of Igor's Campaign'.
For lovers of modern drama, the DAR film studio will present the play 'Yerma', based on the play by Federico García Lorca. The production explores themes of patriarchal mindset and freedom, combining dramatic text with elements of physical theater.
The Baken Kydykeeve Kyrgyz Youth Theater will present the play 'Forget Herostratus!' on November 14 at 18:30. The plot is based on an ancient story about the burning of the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, reimagined through the lens of modern instant fame culture.
Epic and Comedies
Special attention is paid to national heritage this weekend. On November 14 and 15, the Arsen Umuraliev Bishkek Drama Theater will host performances of 'Asman menen jerining tiröösünön bütköndöi', inspired by the 'Manas' epic. The production was prepared by Russian director Tatyana Zakharova with the participation of assistant director Chagaldaq Zamirbekov.
Additionally, on November 14 and 15, audiences at the Toktobolot Abdumomunov Kyrgyz National Academic Drama Theater can see the comedy productions 'Üylönü' and 'Küyöö bala'.
Event Schedule
- November 14, 17:00 — 'Prince Igor' Opera (A. Maldybaev Opera and Ballet Theater)
- November 14, 18:30 — 'Üylönü' and 'Küyöö bala' Comedies (T. Abdumomunov Drama Theater)
- November 14, 18:30 — 'Forget Herostratus!' Play (B. Kydykeeve Youth Theater)
- November 14, 19:00 — 'Yerma' Drama (DAR Film Studio)
- November 14-15, 19:00 — 'Manas' Epic Play (A. Umuraliev Drama Theater)
