Performance «The Scarlet Flower» by the K.Zhandarbekov Zhetysai Drama Theater
Genre: Fairy Tale
Age Rating: 6+
Duration: 50 minutes
Language: Kazakh
Venue: Main Hall
Date and Time: October 23, 15:00
Creative Team:
- Authors – Irina Karnaukhova, Leonid Brausevich
- Director and Stage Adaptation – Nurseit Otkir
- Set Designer – Bakyt Srailov
- Musical Arrangement – Nurbol Ongarbekov
- Choreographer – Rinat Bilibayev
About the Performance:
«The Scarlet Flower» is an enchanting fairy tale celebrating the power of true love, kindness, and the beauty of the human spirit.
Before setting off on a long journey, a merchant asks his daughters what gifts they would like him to bring back. His two eldest daughters dream of precious jewels and silk dresses, while his youngest daughter, Alyonushka, asks for an extraordinary scarlet flower unlike any other in the world. The flower her father seeks grows in a magical palace deep within the sacred Murom Forest. But the moment the merchant picks it, everything changes.
Thus begins a series of extraordinary adventures in Alyonushka's life, filled with magic and unexpected challenges.
About the Theater:
The Kurmanbek Zhandarbekov Zhetysai Drama Theater is a cultural institution located in Zhetysai, Turkistan Region, Kazakhstan. The theater first opened its doors on January 18, 1969, with a production of “Zhalbyr”, a musical drama by Beimbet Mailin. In 1978, the theater was named after Kurmanbek Zhandarbekov, an outstanding figure in Kazakh theater, a recipient of the USSR State Prize, and a People's Artist of Kazakhstan.
Throughout its history, the theater has staged approximately 250 productions based on works by Kazakhstani and international playwrights. The company regularly participates in national and international theater festivals. In 2023, a puppet theater was established within the institution, introducing performances specifically for children. Today, the theater continues to preserve and develop national theatrical traditions, presenting classical and contemporary drama while making a significant contribution to the cultural life of the region.