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Castling Towards the Stage: An Interview with Murtas Kazhgaleyev

Castling Towards the Stage: An Interview with Murtas KazhgaleyevMurtas Kazhgaleyev is widely recognised as one of Kazakhstan's leading chess grandmasters. Yet few people know that his life extends far beyond the chessboard. Over the years, he has explored playwriting and performance, and today he is a producer with the independent theatre company Drugiye Zveri. We spoke about how his projects came into being, why a strong team matters more than personal ambition, and what theatre can teach even a professional chess player.Cyrill Grishin#Yuzma Yuz#People & Communities

Bold and Independent: How Mark Weil's Ilkhom Works in Tashkent

Bold and Independent: How Mark Weil's Ilkhom Works in TashkentThe Tashkent theater "Ilkhom," founded by Mark Weil in 1976, became the first independent stage in Central Asia and has long since turned into a cultural symbol of the city. In its 50th season, the theater still operates without subsidies and artistic councils, maintaining a direct dialogue with the audience. HD magazine explains how "Ilkhom" secures funding, forms its repertoire, and fends off censorship attacks.Diana Ibatullina#Cinema and Performing Arts#Ideas & Analysis

"Theater is a disease you want to have": A major interview with the artistic director of Ilkhom

"Theater is a disease you want to have": A major interview with the artistic director of IlkhomIlkhom is Uzbekistan's most renowned independent theater, where bold productions are born and brilliant actors are trained. For artistic director Boris Gafurov, the Ilkhom stage has been home, creative laboratory, and space of freedom for over 30 years. HD magazine spoke with him about stage mastery, audiences, the younger generation, and the living legacy of Mark Weil.Diana Ibatullina#Yuzma Yuz#People & Communities

"We are financially stable — we have almost no money": how "Other Beasts" work and what they stage

"We are financially stable — we have almost no money": how "Other Beasts" work and what they stage"Other Beasts" is an independent theater project from Tashkent, which has no stage with a velvet curtain, boxes, or a dressing room. We tell how a team of young actors and directors creates honest, living theater that is intellectually and financially accessible to every viewer.Darya Zabrodina#Cinema and Performing Arts#Ideas & Analysis

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