“ABAI”
Characters and Cast:
| Elder Abai | Tilektes Meiramov |
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Abai |
Nurken Oteuil
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Aidar |
Olzhas Zhakypbek |
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Azhar |
Sagynysh Nurkhaidarova Aidana Abenova Dinara Egubayeva |
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Abdirakhman |
Zhanat Ospanov |
| Magysh |
Laureate of the State Youth Award “Daryn” |
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Orazbay |
Bolat Ybyrayev |
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Zhirenshe |
Zhankaldybek Tolenbayev |
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Kerim |
Zhasulan Yerbolat |
| Narymbet | |
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Takezhan |
Borankai Moldabayev |
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Kokbay |
Kassymkhan Bugybay
“Excellence in Culture”
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| Mes | |
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Magauiya |
Nursultan Yesen Bazyl Sultangazy |
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Aigerim |
Ainur Bermukhambetova |
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Karlygash |
Saya Tokmangalieva |
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Syrttan |
Askhat Sultan |
Mass scenes performed by the theater’s actors.
Abai, Year 1890:
“We have lived – good or bad, we don’t know. We’ve fought, argued, wandered – seen it all. Now in the middle of life: we are weary, tired. What we’ve done seems fruitless. All is in vain. So how should we spend the rest of our lives? I don’t know. Lead the people? Herd cattle? Seek knowledge? Live for faith? Raise children?..”
Though the play, based on the great Mukhtar Auezov’s dramaturgy, travels back to the 19th century, the philosophy and thoughts of Abai remain deeply relevant to today’s audience.
The premiere of the play took place on July 3–4, 2009.
