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How Yasir Hussain brought Akbar from 'Naach Na Jaanay' to life on stage
Actor has been lauded for his performance in Anwar Maqsood and Dawar Mahmood's recent production
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Ajoka Theatre celebrates acting class completion with 'Marya Hoya Kutta'
Certificates were distributed among numerous young actors on completion of 'Art of Acting' course
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Anwar Maqsood announces new play titled 'Naya Pakistan'
Play will be performed at the independence day
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Lahore Arts Council bats for social change with 'Paisa Bolta Hai'
Play was a part ofseries introduced by organisation to revive, promote socially meaningful and objective theatre
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In conversation with Lahore's most popular transgender stage artist
Laika Khan opens up about the various difficulties she faced and what her future may hold
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‘The Box’ throws light on mental health issues
Play focuses on underlying psychological issues that can erupt one day
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Lahore's historic Plaza Cinema re-opens for business
The theatre hall has been made into a cinema and back multiple times since its construction in 1933
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Not choosing to do business was a life-changing decision: Ahad Raza Mir
The Ko Ko Korina singer returned to theatre and aims to inspire Pakistanis by playing Hamlet
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Dhanak Arts’ feminist take on Heer is both brave and entertaining
Zain Ahmed and Bakhtawar Mazhar present a contemporary take on the Punjabi folktale
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Oh My Sweet Land: Of war, forgotten home and love
A one-woman show, the German play unravels the story of Corinne Jaber at Napa festival
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I was at peace with myself without makeup and embellishments: Nayyara Noor
Veteran singer was joined by composer Arshad Mehmud in a rare public appearance at NAPA
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Zia Mohyeddin takes Shakespeare for a walk
Master thespian staged excerpts from ‘A Winter’s Tale’ to open Napa theatre festival
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NAPA Performing Arts Festival to kick off tomorrow
Three-week celebration will run until March 31st
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Othello goes on stage at Edwardes College in Peshawar
Dramatic society performed Agatha Christi’s Mouse Trap last year
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Punjab Advisory Council dissolved after Fayyazul Hasan Chohan resigns
Council was terminated and its chairman suspended due to poor performance
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Punjab Information and Culture Ministry struggles to streamline commercial theatre
Punjab’s Information and Culture Minister Fayyazul Hassan Chohan has taken various steps to eradicate the issues
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‘Blood Brothers’ opens at Alhamra Hall in Lahore
Dawar Lashari returns with latest project after acclaimed comedy ‘Date Night’
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Thespianz Theatre inaugurates Pakistan's longest puppet show
Second Pakistan String Puppetry Festival began on January 14 and will continue till July 31, 2019
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This is home and I want to work with Pakistani talent: Faran Tahir
‘Iron man’ actor set to stage Urdu adaptation of Sam Shepard’s ‘True West’ in Karachi
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Manto Festival closes with messages of positivity
Two-day event showcased four socially-conscious plays written by the late author
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'Bird Box' star will play Weinstein in upcoming play
Actor John Malkovich described 'Bitter Wheat as a 'black farce about a very badly behaved movie mogul'
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Alhamra Arts Council to hold Manto Festival on January 29-30
Event was previously cancelled after concerns over the ‘bold nature’ of Saadat Hasan Manto's work
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Alhamra Arts Council pays tribute to Malika-e-Tarannum Noor Jehan
Evening was held in remembrance of the late star
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Shah Sharabeel to make a comeback with ‘Twins Apart’ musical
This will be the director’s first production in Urdu
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Ajoka's 'Absolut Qawwali' enthralls audiences with soul-stirring music
Renowned 'qawwal' group, Khawar Ali Qawwal Party was among the performers of the evening
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Alhamra reverses decision to cancel Manto Festival post protests
Festival that was earlier cancelled will now take place in February
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One of a kind musical 'Book of Love' wows masses
Maas Foundation production was a play without any dialogues
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In conversation with the makers of 'Mughal-e-Azam: The Musical'
It will be staged at the Dubai Opera from today
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Anwar Maqsood, Dawar Mahmood's 'Nach Na Janay' to commence March 1
Karachi Arts Council will stage ‘Aangan Terha’ prequel for two months
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Theatre: ‘Siasat’, coming to stage near you today
Play highlights how media deals with and treats current issues
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Punjab govt brings drastic measures to Lahore’s theatre circuit
Cultural minister Fayyazul Hassan Chohan is adamant on improving the conditions of the industry
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Theatre Wallay: Satire on talk shows to go on stage
First act focuses on traditional political leaders, while the second act focuses on the set of new or emerging leaders
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Renowned Ajoka Theatre actor Arshad Durrani passes away
'Lo Phir Basant Ayee' star had been suffering from cancer for the past few years which led to cardiac arrest
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Opera on Benazir Bhutto's life to open in US next year
Titled 'Bhutto', show is created by Mohammed Hanif, an award-winning Pakistani novelist
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Minister Fayyazul Hasan Chohan calls for more plays highlighting patriotism
Play on late soldier Maqbool Hussain to be showcased from November 1, 2018 to November 7 2018
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Madeeha Gauhar’s alma mater re-enacts 'Kala Meda Bhes'
Memorial service was attended by Justice Nasira Javed Iqbal, Naeem Tahir, Shaista Sirajud Din, Shahid Mehmood Nadeem
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Local theatre troupes to perform in Australia
Sunil Shankar’s ‘Stump’ will be staged at SalamFest alongside other performances
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Korean cultural event held at Lahore's Alhamra Hall
The Korean Embassy organised a traditional cultural performanceiIn collaboration with Lahore Art Council
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Stage actor Megha to start singing career
Artist talks exiting theatre industry after nearly two decades, focus on music and crooning for films
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Kanwal Khoosat's 'Likhay Jo Khatt Tujhay' takes the stage yet again
Play has been a fan favourite since its advent in 2016
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Maas Foundation's 'Teen Taray' delights China's young audience
Play was showcased at Xi'an International Theatre Festival and will go to Mianyang International Theatre Festival
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Madeeha Gauhar Theatre Festival to open doors in Lahore
Brainchild of Ajoka Theatre, three-day event will run through September 27 till September 29
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Punjab government demands removal of billboards before Ashura
Sources claim any cinema, theatre hall that does not comply will be closed down after 10th Muharram
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Ajoka Theatre's 'Marya Hoa Kutta' enthralls at Alhamra Theatre Festival
Directed by Nirvaan Nadeem, the play was a multi-layered comment on modern day society
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Theatre artists unite against Fayyazul Hasan Chohan after misogynistic comments
Fayyazul Hasan Chohan's recent comments on stage actors Nargis and Megha come as a shock to many...
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Alhamra Theatre Festival to commence in Lahore on August 30
Two-week festival will feature 15 stage performances by renowned theatre groups
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Ahad Raza Mir to play Hamlet in Shakespearean play
In a tete-a-tete with Ahmed Sarym, actor opened up about future projects he's been readying himself for
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‘Kyun Nikala?’ offers optimistic, yet skeptical view of Pakistan’s future
From Nawaz Sharif’s departure to Imran Khan’s arrival, play covers all major political changes of 2018
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Political satire: ‘Panja Shikanja’ set to go on stage in August
Play to take aim at socio-political culture in modern world
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'Kyun Nikala' theatre play set for release on eve of Independence Day
Playwright Anwar Maqsood says the play is related to a cook serving a PML-N leader for the past 30 years
 
    















































