The Black Cloak - Double Bill
Venue: Shaw Theatre
Date: November 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM (Europe/London)
Come join us for The Black Cloak event at the Shaw Theatre! Get ready for an evening filled with mystery, intrigue, and excitement. The Arts Stage Theatre presents the UK premiere of The Black Cloak, a bold Kazakh allegorical drama exploring love, loyalty, betrayal, and conscience. Written by acclaimed Ossetian playwright Georgy Khugaev and performed in Kazakh with English surtitles, the play uses the metaphor of a stylised animal world to reflect on very human dilemmas. Directed by Askhat Mayemirov, one of Kazakhstan’s leading theatre innovators, this visually poetic and psychologically layered production is a powerful introduction to contemporary Central Asian theatre. The event is produced by Shynargul Kabysheva, award-winning actress of stage and screen.
And after the interval, you will experience “Soul of the Steppe” — a vibrant journey into Kazakh culture. This 40-minute programme blends music, dance, and poetry, featuring traditional songs and compositions on the dombyra, expressive Kazakh dances, and a special reading by People’s Artist of Kazakhstan Lidiya Kadenova. Immerse yourself in the warmth, creativity, and spirit of the steppe in this captivating performance.
