Global artists bring theatre, music, magic to city

KARACHI:

From Norwegian detective theatre for children to French Sufi-inspired music, the seventh day of the third World Culture Festival 2026 brought an eclectic mix of international performances, workshops and films to Karachi, as artists from Norway, Italy, France and the United States explored diverse forms of artistic expression at the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi.

The day's programme opened with Gangster Hunting With Daisy Detective, a children's theatre production by Norway's Erler Teaterkompani. Attended by a large number of schoolchildren, the engaging performance offered young audiences an opportunity to experience international theatre.

Italian theatre artist Tom Corradini led a workshop on physical comedy and clowning, attracting young actors, artists and members of the public. Through practical exercises, he introduced participants to the use of body movements, facial expressions and comic timing in physical theatre.

French artist Zakaria Haffar conducted a musical workshop titled Vocal, introducing participants to vocal techniques, musical notes and rhythm. Appreciating Pakistani culture and music, he used the national anthem to explain the finer nuances of pitch and rhythm.