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LAHORE: Commercial theatre in Punjab has taken a major economic blow as a result of social restriction measures undertaken by authorities to curb the spread of coronavirus. Over 75 commercial theatres in Punjab, including 15 halls in Lahore, have been shut since March 15, as per figures provided by Punjab Information and Culture Department. Around 12,000 thousand families […]
Digital theatre is the new thing and online theatre classes are also part of the plan LAHORE: Ajoka Theatre will soon be launching its own YouTube channel to develop online contact with its audience and followers, stated a press release. The decision was taken during an online meeting of Ajoka’s core group on the occasion […]
REUTERS: Japanese comedian Ken Shimura, who had been hospitalised after being infected with the new coronavirus, has died, becoming the first Japanese celebrity to die of the virus. His death, late on Sunday, set off widespread grief among fans. Shimura, 70, one of Japan’s best-known comedians with a career dating back to the early 1970s, […]
LAHORE: Friday, March 27, marked World Theatre Day but as expected, the outbreak of coronavirus across major countries of the world has put a damper on the celebrations. Like many other forms of performing arts, theatre too has taken a hit in the pandemic, with the world’s largest stage – NYC’s Broadway – also drawing […]
LAHORE: March 21 marks the World Puppetry Day around the globe. Amid the chaos caused by a global pandemic, the artists involved in this unique craft hope to bring light to the importance of it – not just for entertainment, but also social awareness. In line with celebrations around the globe, World Puppetry Day is celebrated […]
The decision comes as an effort to contain the spread of coronavirus in the country LAHORE: Cinema houses, theatres and performing arts departments across the country have been asked to close down all activities till the first week of April in the wake of a global pandemic. The move comes after more cases emerged in […]
