Galiaskar Kamala: biography of the writer, theater named after him

2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25

The theaters of Kazan are known not only in the Republic of Tatarstan, they are known and loved by all of Russia. They offer classical repertoire and modern performances, productions for adults and children.

City theaters

Kazan Theaters (list):

• Musa Jalil Opera and Ballet Theatre.
• Youth Theater named after Gabdulla Kariev.
• BDT named after V. I. Kachalova.
• "Boom show" (art studio).
• Ekiyat (Puppet Theatre).
• G. Kamal Theatre.
• "Ildan-Lik".
• Theater on Bulak (Youth).
• "Izumi".
• K. Tinchurin Drama and Comedy Theatre.
• "Premiere Kazan" (theatrical production center).
• "BraVo".
• "Fan Theatre" (creativity lab).
• "Jiva" (light and fire show).
• Youth Experimental Theatre.

Galiaskar Kamal Theater

Galiaskar Kamal Theater (Kazan) was opened in 1906. The first performances of the troupe - "Trouble because of love" and "Pity child". They were played in the Tatar language. Gathered the first troupeIlyas Kudashev-Ashkazarsky is a teacher from Orenburg. In 1907, Sahibzhamal Gizzatullina-Volzhskaya was admitted to the theater. She was the first Muslim woman to become an actress, and subsequently created her own troupe in Ufa.

In 1908 the theater was named "Saiyar", which means "Wanderer" in Russian. It was a hotbed of democratization of the people.

In 1911, the theater received premises in the Eastern Club. In 1926 he was awarded the title of "Academic".

In the 30s, the basis of the repertoire was the plays of Russian and foreign classics, translated into Russian.

In 1939, the name Galiaskar Kamal appeared in the name of the theater. The anniversary of the writer was celebrated this year.

During the war, artists went to the front line and performed for the defenders of the Motherland.

In 1957, the theater was awarded the highest award of the Soviet Union - the Order of Lenin.

In the 1960s-80s. The repertoire included performances: "Faded Stars", "Mom Has Arrived", "American", "Invasion", "Mirkay and Aisylu", "Three Arshina of Earth", "Kazan Towel", "Dowry", "The Old Man from the Village of Aldermesh", "Milyaushi's Birthday", "The Runaways".

In 2001, M. Salimzhanov (chief director of the theatre) was awarded the "Golden Mask" award in the "For Honor and Dignity" nomination.

A year later he died, and his student Farid Bikchantaev took his place. He heads the Union of Theater Workers of Tatarstan.

Todaythe troupe often goes on tour to Russia and to foreign countries. He has traveled to Colombia, China, Turkey, Finland, Spain, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, etc. The theater is also popular with viewers of the former Soviet Republics: Lithuania, Kazakhstan, Estonia, Latvia.

In 2014, a play called "Once Upon a Summer Day" based on the play by Jon Fosse was nominated for the Golden Mask award.

The theater not only takes part in festivals, it is also the organizer of such events. His offspring are "Craft" and "Nauruz". The first of them is held among young directors. The second one is among the theaters of the Turkic peoples.

Galiaskar Kamal Theater repertoire

Galiaskar Kamal Theater (Kazan) offers the following repertoire:

• "Awesome dancing".
• "Young hearts".
• "Blue shawl".
• "Waiting".
• "Outlaw".
• "Bankrupt".
• "Belated Summer".
• "Don Juan".
• "Mullah".
• "Gargary's sons-in-law".
• "Galiabanu".
• "Smell of wormwood".
• "Cottage season".
• "Richard III".
• "Monster game".
• "Love, don't love".
• "Let's talk about love".
• "The Village Dog Akbay".
• "Goat, sheep and others".
• "My name is Red".
• "One summer day".
• "Khodja Nasreddin".
• "To the music of the wind".
• "Hi Mom, it's me."
• "Dilyafruz - Remake".
• "Love Immortal".
• "Mahabbat FM".

Theatre Troupe

Remarkable actors serve in the theater.

Croup:

• I. Akhmetzyanov.
• A. Galeeva.
• N. Ikhsanova.
• A. Abasheva.
• G. Minakova.
• A. Arslanov.
• A. Garaev.
• I. Zakirov.
• A. Kayumova.
• R. Barium.
• G. Gaifetdinova.
• Z. Zaripova.
• I. Kashapov.
• S. Aminova.
• N. Dunaev.
• G. Isangulova.
• R. Vaziev.
• A. Mudasirova.
• R. Ahmaddulin.
• X. Zazilov.
• M. Gabdullin.
• X. Iskanderova.
• A. Gainullina.

And others.

Biography of Galiaskar Kamal

Galiaskar Kamala (real name Kamaletdinov) - Tatar writer, born in 1878. His father was a handicraftsman. The writer was educated at the Kazan Madrasah.

In 1901, Galiaskar Kamala organized a publishing house called "Megarif", published the newspaper "Progress". He also worked in the editorial offices of Azat Halyk, Azat, Yoldyz. He was the editor and publisher of the satirical magazine Lightning.

Galiaskar Kamala was not only a writer, he translated works into TatarRussian classics. Streets in Naberezhnye Chelny, Yelabuga and Kazan are named after him.

Works by G. Kamal:

• "Because of the gift."
• "Red Banner".
• "Unfortunate youth".
• "Bankrupt".
• "Secrets of our city".
• "Work".
• "Mistress".