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Where: Kamal Theatre, Main Hall, 74 Khadi Taktash Street, Kazan
The Blue Shawl offers an introduction to Tatar theatre through a work long established within its tradition. Karim Tinchurin’s melodrama combines dramatic action with music, aria-like monologues and choruses. Follow the story while hearing how the stage language expresses a sense of freedom and attachment to the homeland.
A play that returns to audiences
The text was written in 1926; Kamal Theatre’s current production was first performed on 7 November 2011. In its description, the theatre highlights the connection between stage and audience, with musical episodes drawing viewers into the characters’ emotional world.
Choose this evening to experience a local theatre classic during a trip to Kazan. The production is performed in Tatar with simultaneous interpretation into Russian and English.
Announced performances
The start times are 19:00 on 18 November 2026 and 17:00 on 20 December 2026. The venue is Kamal Theatre’s Main Hall, 74 Khadi Taktash Street. The playbill gives a duration of 2 hours 50 minutes and an age rating of 12+. Check tickets and interpretation information directly with the theatre.
If you are travelling from your hotel, send Hola Taxi an enquiry. Include the chosen performance and passenger numbers; add a return after the play if needed.
Sources
Checked: 2026-11-01
- Kamal Theatre: official playbill Checked: 2026-11-01
- The Blue Shawl / Zäñgär Shäl: official production announcement Checked: 2026-11-01
