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At the bare minimum, government assets should not be involved in any such productions March 30, 2024 1 min read Theatre is an art form that has been a part of Pakistan’s cultural heritage for centuries. It has the power to entertain, educate and inspire audiences. However, modern theatre in Pakistan is rife with examples […]
CM emphasises importance of preserving Punjabi heritage, promoting cultural activities LAHORE: The inaugural Punjab painting and theatre competition, organised by the Punjab Arts Council, concluded with resounding success, marking a significant milestone in the promotion of regional arts and culture. The vibrant ceremony, held at Alhamra Hall, welcomed Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz as the […]
LAHORE: The provincial government has formed a seven-member committee headed by the Punjab Arts Council executive director to review the relevant laws for stopping vulgarity in theatre performances. The committee has been asked to propose amendments within a week after revising the 150-year-old laws. Sources said two press conferences addressed by stage artistes, producers and […]
Stage actor Tariq Teddy. photo: file LAHORE: Stage actor Tariq Teddy was laid to rest in Sabzazar graveyard On Saturday in the presence of a large number of his fans and friends from the showbiz industry. Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, Federal Information Minister Mariyum Aurangzaib, showbiz personalities and people from different walks of […]
Directed by Dawar Mehmood and penned by Anwar Maqsood, the play premieres on Independence day The decade-long wait for the conclusion of Anwar Maqsood’s Independence trilogy is nearly over! In just four days, on the eve of Independence, Saadhay 14 August, a social commentary on life on both sides of the border, will be open […]
An Urdu translation of the play saw a houseful of people longing to see a love so strong fail in front of them KARACHI: I was 14 when I first read Shakespeare’s “most romantic” play. It was a simplified version in a school textbook that I read in advance, out of curiosity, to take in […]
Umar Riaz’s documentary film ‘Some Lover to Some Beloved’ was screened at NAPA on Thursday evening KARACHI: It was a houseful. People sitting on the floor, stairs, and even the light room—Thursday evening saw a room full of enthusiasts and literature lovers gather at the National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa) to watch Umar Riaz’s […]
It took a pandemic for Pakistan’s entertainment industry to recognise the power of OTT KARACHI: 2020 was the year of leaps of faith. Not just in trying to walk to your local grocery store but also in making risky business decisions; particularly in the creative industries. According to Forrester, Netflix, Amazon and Hotstar spent nearly […]
Decision brings the closure of one of New York City’s biggest attraction to more than a year Broadway theaters on Friday extended a coronavirus shut down until the end of May 2021, bringing the closure of one of New York City’s biggest tourist attractions to more than a year and forcing a revival of musical […]
ISLAMABAD: Theatre happens to be one of the oldest traditions known to South Asia, dating back to as early as third century BC. In the subcontinent, as a culture growing on the banks of River Indus, theatre was heavily influenced by Hinduism at the time. Feeding from immersive Sanskrit literatures, it continued to evolve as […]
