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Leaders
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Leaders
New Theatre Initiative to Tour Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's Theater and Performing Arts Commission has launched the 'Theater Tour' initiative to encourage community engagement across the Kingdom, according to Arab News. The initiative seeks to spread extraordinary theatrical performances in the Kingdom's cities, governorates and villages. Set to begin on April 3 and run until May 3, the first phase will display the play 'Bahr' (Sea). At the beginning, the production will be displayed in Al-Baha at the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Theater in the Cultural Center from April 3-5. Then, the play will move to Jubail from April 17-19 at the Royal Commission's Conference Hall in Al-Fanateer. Consequently, Dammam will display the production from April 24-26 at the Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University Theater. The play will conclude in Al-Ahsa at the Society for Culture and Arts' Theater from May 1-3. As part of the commission's pivotal efforts to highlight the significance of the theater and performing arts sector, the initiative aims at providing marginalized communities with access to cultural services. Moreover, the project will further foster theatrical production and accelerate the cultural sector's contribution to the national gross domestic product. Related Topics: Golden Pen Diwaniyah Explores Saudi Popular Theatre Evolution The Gulf Theatre Festival Concludes its Activities in Riyadh Gulf Theatre Festival Concludes Third Day Short link :
Leaders
29-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Leaders
Golden Pen Diwaniyah Explores Saudi Popular Theatre Evolution
The Golden Pen Diwaniyah has hosted a meeting on the evolution of the Saudi popular theatre, according to Arab News. Titled 'The Successes of Popular Theatre,' the meeting delved into the key pillars of the popular theatre in the Kingdom. The participant offered special thanks to the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) for its pivotal efforts during Riyadh Season and on similar event. In the light of this, the attendees underscored the remarkable success of popular theater during Riyadh Season. Through a bold marketing strategy, the season attracted prominent artists from Saudi Arabia and beyond, offering a promising experience for visitors. Moreover, they commended the Golden Pen Diwaniyah's effective role in gathering creative generations from various cultural backgrounds in daily meetings. By offering an exclusive opportunity for professional dialogue, the Diwaniyah has attracted the attention of several authors and intellectuals. Importantly, these meetings strengthen relationships between artists, authors, producers, publishers as well as media personalities. During the meeting, participants stressed the significance of family attendance at the theater to further spread theater culture and encourage performances that positively mirror national and social notions. Related Topics: Saudi Arabia Launches Golden Pen Award Novels with $690,00 Prize Pool The Gulf Theatre Festival Concludes its Activities in Riyadh Saudi Theatre Industry Revitalizes Kingdom's Culture Short link : Post Views: 20
Arab News
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Golden Pen Diwaniyah highlights Saudi popular theatre successes
RIYADH: This week's Golden Pen Diwaniyah meeting on Thursday, titled 'The Successes of Popular Theatre,' focused on the key milestones and evolution of Saudi popular theatre. Those attending discussed the efforts made to support theatre and praised the role played by the General Entertainment Authority during Riyadh Season and on similar occasions. They agreed this support would contribute to building a new generation of competent theatre actors. Participants highlighted the success of popular theater during Riyadh Season, which has an effective marketing strategy and attracts renowned artists from Saudi Arabia and beyond, resulting in a unique experience for visitors. They also praised the Golden Pen Diwaniyah's impactful role in bringing together creative generations from all cultural backgrounds in daily meetings. Those present felt the Diwaniyah had won the hearts of authors and intellectuals in a short time by providing an opportunity for professional dialogue and helping to forge relationships between artists, authors, producers, publishers and media personalities. The event concluded with a call for more family attendance at the theater. Participants agreed this was important as it helped spread theater culture and encouraged performances that positively reflected national and social values.
