Bishkek, Oct. 26, 2026 /Kabar/. The 14th Republican Theater Festival, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Kyrgyz theater, has officially opened at the T. Abdumomunov Kyrgyz National Academic Drama Theater in Bishkek.
The celebratory event is dedicated to the memory of Kuluipa Konduchalova, a Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic and former Minister of Culture of the Kyrgyz SSR.
The opening ceremony began with red-carpet procession featuring representatives from various regional, district, and city theaters led by the Kyrgyz National Academic Drama Theater as well as the T. Satylganov Kyrgyz National Philharmonic, the Osh and Jalal-Abad Regional Philharmonics, the A. Maldybaev Kyrgyz National Opera and Ballet Theater, and various theatrical educational institutions.
Following this, the history of the founding of Kyrgyz theater was presented to the audience through a theatrical performance. Images and footage of productions staged across different eras were displayed on LED screens, while actors performed live excerpts from works spanning various periods, accompanied by a short concert program. During the official segment, Ulan Mamatkanov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, and Aibek Daiyrbekov, Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy, delivered speeches, congratulating theater professionals on the centenary.
It should be noted that 10 theaters from Kyrgyzstan, selected by an expert committee, will participate in the festival, with each presenting one play.
Furthermore, as part of the celebration, theatrical performances accompanied by concert programs will be organized in parks across Bishkek, while puppet theaters will stage fairy-tale plays for children in preschools and general secondary educational institutions.
To enhance the professional skills of actors, masterclasses led by renowned and experienced directors will be held at the Toktobolot Abdumomunov Kyrgyz National Academic Drama Theater.
The festival will conclude on October 30.
