Type Puppet theatre Years active Since 2005 Architect Polimeks | Capacity 200 + 300 seats Rebuilt 2005 | |
Address Дом 225, Bitaraplyk şaýoly 225, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan | ||
The Turkmen State Puppet Theatre (Turkmen: Türkmen Döwlet gurjak teatry) is located on Garashsyzlyk Avenue of Ashgabat. It was built in 2005 by Turkish company Polimeks. Is the only puppet theater in Turkmenistan. The repertoire of the troupe has nearly 40 plays.
History
The building was built in 2004-2005 by the Turkish company Polimeks in Avenue Garashsyzlyk. The cost of the building - $15 million. Building area Puppet Theater 7600 square meters. Performances are held in two halls with 300 and 200 seats.
References
Turkmen Puppet Theatre Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA