Saken Sunkar

Directed by Alimbek Orazbekov, this play tells the story of the life of Saken Seyfullin, a renowned poet, passionate writer, talented playwright, skilled educator, and the first chairman of the People's Commissariat of the Kazakh SSR. The performance delves into his remarkable life and reflects on the lessons learned from his journey.

A prominent figure of the Alash movement, Seyfullin's destiny was filled with hardship and struggle. He dreamed of a bright and prosperous future for his people, fighting for a free and independent life. However, in the ideological battle with the Bolsheviks, he became embroiled in a fierce conflict, and the government he helped establish showed no mercy to him.

Composer: Kairat Tokymbetov