The student theater club Kazakh Stage played to a full house and won over audiences with its production of Täkappar Ğaşyqtar, performed on November 13 and 15. The play offered an original interpretation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, newly adapted and translated into Kazakh.
The atmosphere of the performance was truly special: each scene and every emotional nuance from the actors drew the audience fully into the story. Viewers experienced a wide range of emotions—laughing, cheering, growing tense, and even shedding tears. In their feedback, many noted that the production moved them deeply and left a lasting impression.
Director Zhanel Sagingali reflects on the work: “For me, this production is like a first child. I watched it grow and finally meet its audience, and that filled me with a special kind of excitement. My main goal was to make viewers think—to ensure that, during those two hours, the play would leave them with questions. I loved seeing how each person interpreted the scenes in their own way. This work is the result of dedicated, inspired students who want to contribute to society. That’s why I gained as much from the production as I invested in it.”
The Kazakh Stage project stands as a vivid example of students’ creative potential, teamwork, and genuine passion for the arts. Their modern interpretation of a classic novel in the Kazakh language brings a fresh and inspiring impulse to the cultural life of the university.
Photo: NU Image
Text: Aruzhan Zakariya
