In November 1992, the theater troupe was invited to the festival of Kazakh theaters in Almaty dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the wordmaster G. Musirepov, where they were awarded as laureates for the first time.
In 1996, on May 31, the theater participated in the II International Festival of Turkic-speaking theaters “Tuganalik” in Ufa with Sh. Qusayinov’s musical comedy “Aldar Kose” and became a winner in three nominations: “Outstanding Contribution to the Development of Art” for director J. Omaruly, the “Hope” award for the young troupe, and “Best Supporting Actor” for the role of Shyghay Khan, which was awarded to actor Sh. Zhuniske.
In 1999, the theater participated in the World Theater Festival in Cairo.
In 2000, the theater went on a tour of the five major cities of the Federal Republic of Germany.
In 2001, the theater held a ten-day event in the city of Omsk, Russia.
In 2002, within the framework of the cultural days of Astana in Moscow, the theater performed “Kozhy Korpesh-Bayan Sulu” by G. Musirepov at the “Mossovet” theater stage. 2010
In January 2010, the theater participated in the Fajr International Theater Festival in Tehran, Iran, organized by the Cultural Institute, with Mukhtar Auezov’s “Karagoz” (directed by People’s Hero Azerbaijan Mambetov), and it was recognized as the best.
In 2010, the theater took part in the XVII Republican Theater Festival in Karaganda, where the play “Wedding,” staged by director Nurlan Zhumaniyaov, took second place.
In September 2010, the theater participated in the XVIII Republican Festival of Kazakh Theaters in Taraz with A. Dudarev’s “Evening” (directed by the Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Bolat Uzakov) and won the Grand Prix. 2011
In March 2011, the theater won the “Best Performance” award at the “Theater Spring 2011” Regional Theater Festival dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s independence and International Theater Day in Shymkent with the comedy “For You” (written by E. Zhusbek, directed by Nurlan Zhumaniyaov).
In April 2011, the theater participated in the National Theaters’ Republican Festival dedicated to Kazakhstan’s independence, where D. Ramazan’s “Kenesary-Kunimjan” drama won the “Best National Authors’ Drama” award, and actor Syrym Kashkabaev won the “Best Male Performance” award.
On December 14, 2011, the theater troupe was granted the status of an “Academic Theater.” 2012
From September 16-24, 2012, the theater participated in the XX Republican Festival of Kazakh Drama Theaters dedicated to A. Mambetov’s 80th anniversary in Oral, with G. Musirepov’s tragedy “Akan Seri – Aktokti,” winning the “Kadir Myrzaliev Prize” and the “Best Male Performance” award for actor Tlektes Meyramov, who portrayed the character Nawan. The director was Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Nurlan Zhumaniyaov.
From October 1-5, 2012, the theater participated in the Republican Theater Festival in Kostanay, dedicated to I. Omarov’s 100th anniversary, with J.M. Shevren’s comedy “The Formula of Goodness.” The “Best Female Performance” award went to Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Leyla Beknazar-Khaning and Honored Artist of Kazakhstan Zhanat Chaikina, while the “Hope” award was given to young actress Ainur Zhetpisbaeva. The director was Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Alimbek Orazbekov.
From October 20-26, 2012, the theater participated in the IV International Theater Festival of Central Asian States in Almaty with the world-class classic Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” directed by Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Bolat Uzakov. The theater received a letter of gratitude from the Ministry of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan for its participation in the festival, and actor Nurken Oteuil won the “Best Male Performance” award for his role as Hamlet.
From November 10-16, 2012, the theater performed the play “Kenesary – Kunimjan” by Duman Ramazan in Turkish in Istanbul and Ankara, Turkey. The director was Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Bolat Uzakov. 2013
From September 23-29, 2013, the theater participated in the XXI Republican Festival of Kazakh Drama Theaters in Aktobe, dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the People’s Writer and playwright T. Akhanov, with Sh. Murtaza’s drama “One Fleeting World” and won the “Best Acting Ensemble” award. The director was Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Bolat Uzakov. 2014
From May 15-18, 2014, the theater participated in the “Alesh Ardaqtysy” Regional Theater Festival in Pavlodar dedicated to the 125th anniversary of writer and public figure Zhusipbek Aimauytov with the tragic farce “Ukili Zhuldyz” (directed by Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Alimbek Orazbekov) and won the Grand Prix.
In 2014, the theater participated in the XXII Republican Theater Festival in Kyzylorda, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of People’s Artist of the USSR and Kazakhstan S. Maykanova, with Sh. Aitmatov’s “Mother – Earth Mother” play, where People’s Artist of Kazakhstan G. Aspetova won the “Sabira Maykanova Prize,” and Honored Worker of Kazakhstan T. Atmitaeva won the “Best Female Performance” award. The directors were People’s Hero Azerbaijan Mambetov and Honored Worker of Kazakhstan B. Kurmanzholayev.
In 2014, the theater participated in the V International Theater Festival of Central Asian States with J. Anuy’s “Joan of Arc” play and won the Grand Prix. Actress Ainur Bermukhambetova won the “Best Female Performance” award. The director was Honored Worker of Kazakhstan A. Orazbekov. 2015
In 2015, the theater participated in the XXIII Republican Theater Festival in Ust-Kamenogorsk with V. Yezhov’s “Night of the Nightingales” lyrical drama and won the “Best Director’s Decision” award. The director was People’s Artist of Kazakhstan T. Temenov.
In 2015, the theater participated in the International Theater Festival of Rakhimzhan Otarbaev in Atyrau with the play “The Traveler Without a Shadow,” and director Nurlan Zhumaniyaov won the “Best Director” award, while actress Ainur Bermukhambetova won the “Best Actress” award.
In November 2015, the theater participated in the XIII International Theater Forum “Golden Knight” in Moscow with the play “Nightingales Fly” and won the Grand Prix. People’s Artist of Kazakhstan T. Meyramov – Colonel Lukyanov, actor Abilmansur Serikov – Pernebek Boranbaev, and actress Akmaral Tanabaeva – Inga were awarded “Golden Knight” Diplomas. 2016
From September 12-16, 2016, the theater participated in the XXIV Republican Festival of Kazakh Drama Theaters in Aktope, dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s independence, where the comedy “Cherry” won the “Best Performance” award. 2017
In February 2017, the theater participated in the V International Small Form Theater Festival “CHEL OBEK THEATER” in Chelyabinsk, Russia with A. Chekhov’s “Cherry” comedy and received high praise from theater critics.
In March 2017, the theater participated in the XIII International Theater Festival “NAURYZ” in Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, with A. Chekhov’s “Cherry” comedy and received high praise from international experts.
In June 2017, as part of the V International Theater Festival “From the Stage,” the theater presented the play “Karash-Karash” by M. Auezov and Q. Iskakov and received high praise from international theater critics.
In June 2017, the theater participated in the International Theater Festival dedicated to the 80th anniversary of A. Ashimov in Astana with M. Auezov’s “Defenseless Day” play and received high praise from foreign experts.
In July 2017, the theater participated in the IV Republican Festival of National Theaters in Kazakhstan and performed “Akkuykuz” by T. Temenov, which was invited to the London stage.
In September 2017, the theater participated in the XXV Republican Festival of Theater and won the “Best Director’s Work” nomination for the performance “Akkuykuz.”
