Academic Drama Theatre, Baku

Academic Drama Theatre, Baku

The Azerbaijan State Academic Drama Theatre is an academic theatre of drama in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Origin of Azeri nation’s theatrical art relates to national holidays and dances.

On 10 March 1873 under the guidance of Hasan bey Zardabi and with the participation of students of the Real School of Baku a performance was held – M.F.Akhundov’s “Vizier of Lankaran khanate” comedy. The professional Azerbaijani theatre was originated after this performance. In 1919, separated troupes joined up and the theatre acquired the state recognition.

Then Azerbaijan Dramatic Theatre had different names in different years-“State Theatre”, “United State Theatre”, “Azerbaijani Turkic Drama Theatre” and others. In 1991, the theatre was renamed to the ”Azerbaijan State Academic Drama Theatre”. During the Soviet period the theatre was awarded many awards of the USSR for successful activity. The troup of the theatre was repeatedly in tours-in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Tbilisi, Tashkent, Ashgabat, Turkey, Germany and Cyprus. Some performances were awarded state grants of the USSR and Azerbaijan.
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Sight Name: Academic Drama Theatre
Sight Location: Baku, Azerbaijan (See walking tours in Baku)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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