Uzbek National Academic Drama Theater - The theater team is one of the oldest and largest theaters in Uzbekistan, leading the formation and development of new performing arts. Founded in Tashkent in 1913, February 1914, 27
opened with M. Behbudi's "Padarkush" (a play by the Jadid theater troupe "Turon"). The artistic director of the troupe is Abdulla Avloni, and the spiritual and material sponsors are well-known people of Tashkent, such as Munavvarkori Abdurashidkhonov. The executive force consisted of 24 people, including Abdulla Avloni, Nizomiddin Khojayev, Badriddin Alamov, Shokirjon Rakhimi, Muhammadjonkori Poshshahojayev, Fuzail Jonboyev, Hasankori, Same'qori Ziyoboyev, and Qudratilla Yunusiy. The troupe includes "Wedding" (N.Qudratilla), "Unhappy Groom" (A.Qodiriy), "Is it easy to be a lawyer?" (A.Avloni), "The Oppressed Woman" (H.Muin), "Pinak", "The Dead" (M.Kulizoda). In 1918, the Turon troupe was taken over by the state and given the status of a state theater. Mannon Uyghur was appointed artistic director and director.
1918-21 Abror Hidoyatov, Abdurahmon Akbarov, Fatkhulla Umarov, Karim Yakubov, Shokir Najmiddinov, Muzaffar Muhamedov, Mahsuma Qoriyeva, Yatim Bobojonov, Obid Jalilov, Sayfi Olimov, Basit Ochlajar Abdurauf Fitrat, Ghazi Yunus, Cholpon, Khurshid and other playwrights contributed to the repertoire. "Fanniy Uy" (Uyghur), "Zaharli Hayot", "Boy ila Xizmatchi", "Tummatchilar Jazosi", "Iffat Qurbonlari" (Hamza), "Yomon Ogil", "Erk Bolalari" (G. Zafari), "Zahokki Maron" »(G. Yunus),« Chin sevish »,« Hind ikhtilochilar »(Fitrat),« Yorqinoy »,« Khalil farang »(Cholpon) and others were included in the theatrical repertoire. Drama, musical drama, and children's theater appear on the stage. This process ended in 1929 with the separation of drama, musical drama, and young audiences from state theaters.
The musical drama "Halima" (G. Zafari), staged in 1920, provided professionalism and spectacle in the performance. During 1921-25, works of drama, musical drama and tragedy genres such as "Farhod and Shirin", "Layli and Majnun" (Khurshid), "Pirates", "Deceit and Love" (F. Schiller) were staged. The interpretation of the characters in these performances and the meticulous actions of the director mobilized the theater team on the path of realism and professionalism. The Uzbek drama studio opened in Moscow in 1924 under the direction of M.Uygur and Cholpon was headed by A.Hidoyatov, M.Muhamedov, O.Jalilov, T.Sultanova, L.Nazrullaev, S.Tabibullayev, Sh.Kayumov, \ .Latipov, G.Isomov, H. 24 people like Rakhmatullayev will be sent to improve their knowledge and skills. Another group, led by Sayfi Olimov, was sent to study at the Baku Theater College. The event was an important step in learning the experience of the world's leading theaters and improving their performance skills.
When the studio returned from Moscow, the theater team was reorganized and joined by Sayfi Olimov, Halima Nosirova, Zuhur Kobilov, Karim Yakubov, Rahimberdi Bobojonov, who had graduated from the Baku Theater College, as well as young people Shukur Burhanov, Olim Khojayev, Nabi Rakhimov, Karim Zokirov and Shohida Mazumovalgr. In 1927-30 performances such as "Lion", "Halima", "Farhod and Shirin" were staged. In 1929 the theater was named Hamza, in 1933 the status of "Academic Drama Theater". In 1935, the Uyghur plays "Hamlet", "Othello" (1941, in collaboration with A. Ladigin), in 1939, "The Servant with the Rich" staged by Ya. Bobojonov were noted as examples of art in directing and performing. At the same time, performances such as "Honor and Love", "Cotton Shumgi", "The Mask is Torn" appeared on the stage. The theater strengthened its position by appealing to world and national classics: "Lamb Village", "Hotel Lady", "Inspector", "Cunning and Love", "Hamlet", "Rich Man and Servant", "Othello" and others.
The theater staged performances such as "Hamza", "Jaloliddin Manguberdi", "Alisher Navoi" and others, in response to the war, "Front", "Death to the invaders".
Created in 1946-60, "Song of Life", "Family Honor", "Innocent Guilty", "Secrets of the Heart", "Memorial Blood", "Painful Teeth", "Pirates", "Daughter of the Ganges", "Algeria - My" My homeland ”,“ Julius Caesar ”,“ Hürriyet ”and other performances of the theater were performed by senior, middle and young performers. Rej. A. Ginzburg, T. Khodjaevl & rnnt contributed to the development of the theater.
In the 1960s and 90s, the generational change in the theater community accelerated. After T.Kho`jayev, A.Kobulov, I.Otaboyev, .Yuldashev, R.Khamidov, H.Apponov, H.Kochkarov, S.Kapriyelov, T.Isroilov, L.Fayziyev directed. functioned as T.Azizov, P.Saidqosimov, O.Yunusov, L.Yusupova, R.Ibrohimova, O.Norboyeva, T.Jamilova, D.Ismoilova, M.Ibrohimova, G.Zokirova, T.Tojiyev, L.Oripov, L. Actors such as Karimov, R.Avazov, Y.Ahmedov, E.Kamilov, L.Muminov, S.Umarov, Y.Saʼdiyev, J.Zokirov, M.Abdukunduzov, G.Hojiyev became active creators of the theater. Theatrical repertoire includes dramas and comedies about the evils of social life in the image of time and contemporaries - "Faith", "I did not see the thorn" (I.Sultan), "Doubt", "Killer", "Flight", "Parvona" (Uygun), " Tobutdantovush »,« Ayajonlarim »(A.Qahhor),« Toga va jiyanlar »(R.Bobojon),« Olma gullaganda »(O.Yakubov),« Oltin devor »(E.Vakhidov),« Commission »,« Qiyamat Karz »,« Hurry, sun »,« According to his application »(O.Umarbekov),« The thief was beaten by a robber »(Shukrullo),« Bride's revolt »,« Groom »(S.Ahmad) and others were staged. In the genre of historical drama, a radical change took place in the plays of M. Shaykhzoda's "Mirzo Ulugbek" and I. Sultan's "The Unknown Man". The works have a historical, philosophical theme, especially with artistic maturity. and provided ample opportunities for performers. Performances in this genre were "Zebunniso", "Abu Rayhon Beruni", "Abu Ali ibn Sino" (Uygun), "Nodirabegim" (T. To`la), "Starry Nights" (P. Kadyrov). The performance of the actors in these performances was a model school for the team. Classical works such as "King Oedipus", "King Lear", "Maria Stewart", "Strangers", "Stronger than Death", "Living Dead", "Day of the Century", "Moonlit Night" have a special place in the history of theater.
After the independence of Uzbekistan, the activities of the theater underwent dramatic changes. The creative team was able to work freely and create a repertoire. On September 2001, 21, the theater was renamed the Uzbek National Academic Drama Theater. Along with creating a play on a contemporary theme, the group focused on creating artistic images of great historical figures, victims of repression. As a result, the play "Sahibkiron Temur" by Shakespeare's contemporary K. Marlo was staged for the first time on the Uzbek stage, the play "Sahibkiron Temur" by A. Aripov, "Nights without Day" about the life of Ch. Azimov were presented to the audience. “Jar”, “Hotoma gapidan chygan hangoma”, “Sabʼai sayyar”, “Alisher Navoi”, “Abulfayzkhan”, “Mehrobdan chayon”, “Chimildiq”, “Qalliq oyun”, “Mashrab”, “Muhabbat sultoni”, “Darakhtlar Hamlet, King Lear, The Seven Cries, and others are some of the best performances of recent years. Yakub Ahmedov, Rixsi Ibrahimova, Erkin Kamilov, Tolib Karimov, Saidkomil Umarov, Tesha Muminov, Zuhra Ashurova, Jamshid Zokirov, Gavhar Zokirova, Madina Mukhtorova, Tohir Saidov, Uchkun Tillayev, Muqaddas Kholikova, Saida Rametva, Rano and others. The general director of the theater is Valijon Umarov (2005).
The theater building was renovated in 2001 to meet modern requirements. After the renovation, the building received a completely new look, equipped with modern technical and engineering equipment. The main style consists of columns, the roof is in the form of a curved arch, 3 entrance doors are arched. The foyer and the hall were freed from heavy equipment: the ceiling of the foyer was decorated with an ornate dome, and the ceiling of the auditorium was decorated with a hanging dome with clouds floating in the sky, surrounded by chandeliers reminiscent of flower petals. A unique 7-part lighting system was used to illuminate the hall. The 2 sides of the building have been widened to 7 m. There is a lobby on the 8st floor, a music hall "Maqom" on the right wing of the 1nd floor, theatrical management rooms on the left wing, and a theater museum on the 2rd floor. In the basement of the building there is a small hall, a gym for staff and other rooms, a wardrobe. There are 3 cash desks and bars in the style of the main style.
The walls of the hall are decorated with plaster in the form of curtains, and in the intervals there are vertical rows of gilded blue tiles. The stage is decorated with gold embroidery. The wooden barriers in the large (540 seats) and small (110) halls, foyer and staircase are from Italy; the foundation of the hall is made of jade, the foyer is made of light marble. The doors are attractively decorated with wood carvings.
The architectural solution of the building is based on traditional national architectural methods. The building is in harmony with the buildings on Navoi Street built in the 50s. The row of columns on the roof continues on the side-style cornices. The main staircase in stylobate, wall and arch shape is made of red granite, the footings and the foundation of the building are covered with large slabs. The architectural parts of the roof ensemble, the tops of the columns, and the side-shaped columns were cast in concrete and then painted. Masters of the Us To Association, the Experimental Sculpture Factory, the Tashkent Ceramics Plant, the Ilhom Theater and others worked hard to create the building decorations. The stained glass windows in front are blue and the sides are made of gold glass.
Particular attention was paid to the exterior lighting of the building: the lights and projectors installed under the pillars show the magnificence of the building at night.
