Tashkent+theatres

                    **TASHKENT THEATRES**

 Hello, everybody! We are Muborak Kattaboyeva, Shahnoza Sa'dullayeva, and Havajon Kuryazova. We are 1st year students of IELTE program. We are working on one project. For our topic we chose the topic: "Tashkent theatres: Uzbek National Drama Theatre and Youth Theatre of Uzbekistan." Why this topic is important? Because theatre is art and fun at the same time. At the theatre you can watch performances, you can enjoy, and you can learn something new for yourself simultaneously. That's why read our information, and enjoy. Nowadays, theatres play very important role in our century because numerous performances, which are performed at the theatres, help us to develop our perception. On the other hand, we can enjoy and have a rest by watching interesting plays. It's for sure that getting information about the life of the theatres will be useful for you. So we invite you to visit our Web page and have a fun! Don't lose your chance!!! Be with us!

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 * 1) The Uzbek National Academic Theatre
 * 2) The Youth Theatre of Uzbekistan

The Uzbek National Academic Drama Theatre can be called the eldest one among the theatres of our Republic. The theatre began its history in 1914, when Abdullah Avloniy created the troupe "Turon". Later, this amteur troupe became a professional drama theatre, which received the s tatus of Academic Theatre in 1937. The Uzbek National Drama theatre has been located in its current building since 1967. Since then the building has been reconstructed many times, and in 2001 it was restored completely. This year it has opened its 91st season. On the stage of this theatre stars of dramatic art such as Abror Khidoyatov, Olim Khodjayev, Shukhur Burkhanov, Sara Ishonturayeva, Lutfikhanum Sarimsakova, Mariam Yakubova, Nabi Rakhimov, and Abid Djalilov performed many plays. The theatre has got its popularity after performing such plays as "Bay and Batrak" (A Landlord and A Farmer), and "Maisara tricks" by Hamza, historical plays "Alisher Navoiy" by I.Sultanov, and "Sohibkiron Temur" by A.Aripov. Also "Shum bola" (Mischievous boy) by G.Gulam, and "Muhabbat sultoni" (Sultan of love) by H.Rasul were successfully played in this theatre. With the help of this theatreas got its popularity after performing such plays as "Bay and Batrak" (A Landlord and A Farmer), and "Maisara tricks" by Hamza, historical plays "Alisher Navoiy" by I.Sultanov, and "Sohibkiron Temur" by A. Aripov. With the help of this theatre and the actors of it, Uzbeks got acquainted with the classics of the world dra matic art such as "Antigone" by Sophocle, "Othello" by Shakespeare, "Treachery and Lov and the actors of it, Uzbeks got acquainted with the classics of the world dramatic art such as "Antigone" by Sophocle, "Othello" by Shakespeare, "Treachery and Love" by F.Schiller, "Marriage" by Gogol, "The living corpse" by Leo Tolstoy, and others.
 * The Uzbek National Academic Drama Theatre **

There are 540 seats in this theatres auditorium. Tickets can be purchased in advance or directly before the beginning of a play. Performances which are performed in the theatre are all in Uzbek. Plays of various genres are staged in the Uzbek National Academic drama theatre-comedies, dramas, tragedies and classic plays. Comedies are about various everyday situations, using people's humor, the techniques of traditional street theatre, and modern interpretations of ancient custom. Examples of this are "Fairytales of ancient times" - a play based on short novels of classical Uzbek literature by G.Gulyam, and the amusing comedy "Parable of the red apple". Today in the Uzbek drama theatre repertoire there are "Hamlet" and "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by Shakespeare, "King-deer" by C.Gozzi, "Nathan the Wise" by G.Lessing. New plays directed by V.Umarov: the musical fantasy "Oh,woman" based on the stories of Uzbek folklore, and lyric comedy "Parable of the red apple" are a big success among spectators.Lessing's play "Nathan the Wise" is devoted to the philosophical issues of learning the truth of the background of the fight for power and religious opposition in Central Asia and the Middle East. For centuries Uzbekistan repeatedly experienced the influence of cultural traditions of different countries of the Great Silk Road Region. Within the last 150 years the Uzbek stage culture was considerably influenced by the Russian school of acting technique, which contributed much to the formation of professional theatres in many countries of the world.

Now we are going to share with you our experience in the Uzbek National Drama theatre. This year on April 11, Sunday we went to see new production of "Andishali kelinchak" directed by Erkin Xushvaqtov at this theatre. The performance was at 6 o'clock and till 6 we waited in the big hall of the theatre. When we went inside the theatre, we were surprised because of its beautiful scenery. There the photos of different performances were hung on the walls. It was very exciting and amazing. People who came to the see the performance were watching interesting pictures till the performance began. And at 6 we entered to the studio in which the plays were performed. The sets were incredibly realistic and the actors' costumes were wonderful. It was a good cast and we thought the direction was excellent. In the performance famous Uzbek actors and actresses: Saida Rametova, Shodiya To'xtayeva, Zuxra Ashurova and others participated. It was the greatest play we had ever seen at the theatre. It was about an arguement between a bride and a mother-in-law in an Uzbek family. Mother-in-law didn't like her bride and always tried to find the bride's failures from her work. But bride was very hardworking and wanted to be admired by her mother-in-law. But at last,everything ended with luckiness. With the help of this performance, we learned a lot of things about life, how difficult the life is, and how a bride should communicate with her mother-in-law. It taught us how to behave in our future family. We got a lot of good impression from this play. And also the performance got rave reviews from the audience. So we advise you to go to this theatre and watch any of its performances. You never regret of spending your time there.

__The address of The Uzbek National Drama Theatre__: 34, Alisher Navoi St. Phone number : (+998 71 244 17 51, 244 33 75) Plays begin : at 18:00, Tuesday-Sunday Price of ticket: from 3000 to 6000 sums.

The Youth Theatre of Uzbekistan was established in 1928, and it was previously named Young people's theatre. In May, 1998 Tashkent Russian Young people's theatre was renamed into Youth Theatre of Uzbekistan. The theatre is located in a shady square on one of the central streets of the city, near Navoi and Pakhtakor metro stations. This theatre hall provides 347 seats. Tickets can be bought beforehand or directly before beginning of the play. This theatre stages plays for children, adults and youth. The plays are performed in Russian, some of them in Uzbek languages. Plastic musical plays, performed on the stage of the Youth theatre are understandable to all spectators, not mentioning his/her language or nationality. Among them "Parable on Granted love", "Birds Language" by the poem of great oriental poet Alisher Navoi, and a youth show in progressive rock style named "Sodom and Gomorra of XXI" a play based on the Bible, directed against drug addiction are very popular. These performances, as well as "Canvas measurer" by Leo Tolstoy, "Devil woman" by P.Merime, "Princess Turandot" by C.Gocci, "Omar Hayam constellation" and "Eternal Dancer of Sharor" by T.Zulfikarov - have caused a great response on many international theatre fesrivals, where this theatre participated. Youth theatre of Uzbekistan was an initiator of "HUMO" - the International festival of youth theatres, dance and music. Since 1998 4 festivals were already held, with participation of teams from Austria, France, Germany, Japan, Israel, Russia, Georgia, Uzbekistan and other countries. Its plays assist in development and education of scene culture of all ages. The troupe of the Youth Theatre of Uzbekistan participated in many international festivals in Russia, France, Egypt, and Israel. The theatre started its sevent eighth season with the play "The Girl with Matches" based on the tale by G.H.Anderson, and "Tartuff" by J.B.Moliere. Nabi Abdurakhmanov, Honoured Worker of Arts of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Art Director of the Youth Theatre of Uzbekistan, tells us the following about the theatre:
 * The Youth Theatre of Uzbekistan **

"All creative collectives of the country feel attention and care of the state. It inspires to create new interesting staging, and we will make happy not only Uzbekistan audience, but also glorify theatrical school abroad. Today the republic has 37 professional theatres. The Tashkent state Institute of Arts named after Mnnon Uygur, the Tashkent State Music Conservatory, the State High school of National Dancing and Choreography, the Tashkent state Institute of Culture named after A.Kadiri, the Tashkent Variety and Circus college prepare qualified human resources for them. College of Arts and culture operate in any regional center of the republic and many big theatres open schools and studios on their bases for educating gifted young people, who are dreaming to become actors. The Youth Theatre of Uzbekistan presents our country on any international forums and festivals. Moreover, the "HUMO" International Festival of Youth Theatres in dancing and music traditionally take place on the basis of our theatre. Today our theatre is well-known abroad. And whenever I am asked of what our country, our theatre and I got from the Independence I have one answer - it has given us the freedom of cretion, which puts an enormous sense of responsibility upon us."     We, Havajon, Shahnoza, and Muborak went to the this theatre, and saw the performance named "Dyuymovochka" based on the tale by G.H.Andersen, that was for children. It was actually the most interesting performance we had ever seen. It was played in Russian language, and it was really affective.  The play is about a girl who was born in a flower. She doesn't have experience in life, and she thinks life is only formed by songs, flowers, and doesn't know anything about reality. She makes friends, she sings, she dances, and enjoys the life. When some time passes she somehow realises the reality of life, and how the life is cruel, and not so romantic as she thought first. During the whole performance she looks for happiness. She asks everyone: "I'm looking for happiness, can you help me to find it? How is it like?" Everyone answers according to their life, outlook, and background. For example, fruits, insects say that happiness is song, dance, frogs say it's bogs, a mouse says that it is darkness and cheese. But at the end, Dyuymovochka finds her happiness in the prince who was also born in a flower, and they live happily together. In these all, her friend "swallow" helps her. Actually, like all the tales, this story also has happy end. I don't know what you think about this play, or theatre, but we think the theatre has many plays that teach you for something. We eagerly recommend you to go to this theatre once, and you'll enjoy, We are sure!



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