Azerbaijan State Pantomime Theatre () is a pantomime theatre in Baku, Azerbaijan.

History

The theatre was founded in 1994 by Bakhtiyar Khanizadeh, an actor of the Azerbaijan State Theatre of Young Spectators. He worked closely with students of the Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts and selected the ones he considered fit to establish the pioneer mime theatre studio in Azerbaijan. For the next 11 years, the theatre was based in the building of the Theatre of Young Spectators until relocated to the building of the Shafag Cinema. In 2000, the theatre received the status of a state theatre.

Azerbaijan State Pantomime Theatre

Beginning in 2000, the theatre has twice housed the Himjim International Pantomime festivals. As of 2009, it has toured 12 countries, its repertoire including 24 plays by both local and foreign playwrights.

Azerbaijan State Pantomime Theatre

Gallery of Spectacles

References

Theatres in Baku

Culture in Baku

Tourist attractions in Baku

Performing groups established in 1994

Buildings and structures in Baku

Azerbaijan State Pantomime Theatre