Magtymguly Theatre
This playhouse performs national musical shows at weekends. Performances usually start in evenings, but auditorium closed in summer for Turkmenistan group tours.
Pushkin Russian Drama Theatre
Administration does not sponsor playhouse unfortunately; it still continues playing at weekends at 7 p.m.
Turkmenbashi Drama Theater
Turkmenistan largest theater located downtown capital city has great country leader name. In 2006 old president passed away but playhouse left his name.
Building complex of white color was established in 2005 by foreign company. Huge building includes; massive columns, gold-plated wide windows and the republic flag on its top. Beautiful construction situated beside broad avenue downtown capital city.
Tremendous fountain of different colors located before construction attracts many people, locals and Turkmenistan tour travelers, who walk through city. There are many beautiful plants, trees featuring flower beds around the building.
The Turkmen State Puppet Theatre
This theater is alone of its kind puppet stage, established by city’s authorities featuring private company. It is performing forty puppet plays per season for Turkmenistan group tours.
Building established early 2005 takes large area and several halls including one for 200 seats and another count on 300 people.
Playhouse creative work mainly addressed to young audience. As there was no poppet playhouse throughout country so puppeteers had to perform in other places. Nowadays, when modern complex has been built it can take many children. It has its own troupe with more than 40 performances repertoire.
Auditorium building is round having blue stained-glass windows, golden dome with Turkmenistan flag at top. Colorful parks have various fountains featuring arches adjoin the stage.
