On September 16 at 18:30, the ceremonial opening of the 10th International Festival of Small Theater Forms “IMPULSE” will take place on the stage of the Bishkek City Drama Theater named after A. Umuraliev, under the Department of Culture of Bishkek Mayor’s Office.

The main goals of the “IMPULSE” International Festival are the integration of Kyrgyz theatrical art into the global cultural space, the development of intercultural dialogue, the initiation of joint projects, and introducing audiences to new trends in theatrical art.

Immediately after the official opening, at 19:00, the audience will be presented with the drama performance “Esimde” based on Chingiz Aitmatov’s story Mother’s Field, staged by the Bishkek City Drama Theater named after A. Umuraliev (Kyrgyzstan). The lead role will be performed by the People’s Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic, Gulayim Kanimetova.