The opening of the IX International Theater Festival took place in Shymkent as part of strengthening cooperation and friendly ties between the countries of Central Asia and Turkic-speaking states in the field of theatrical art, El.kz news agency reports with reference to the press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The festival, dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the Academic Kazakh Drama Theater named after Zh. Shanin, was opened by the Chairperson of the Culture Committee Kumis Seitova.
For six days, the best performances of theaters from Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Karakalpakstan, Tatarstan, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan will be shown. The festival program includes round tables to discuss performances with the participation of leading theater critics, as well as master classes for directors, actors and theater managers, which will be held by invited foreign teachers.
The event will last till November 11.