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Arab News
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
‘Bahr' play brings maritime heritage to Baha in Theater Tour initiative
RIYADH: The three-day Theater Tour initiative ended on Saturday at the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Theater in Baha, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Organized by the Theater and Performing Arts Commission, the event attracted a large audience for the award-winning play 'Bahr' (Sea). Inspired by maritime heritage, 'Bahr' explores the traditions of sailors' lives, particularly diving and pearl hunting. The production is part of the commission's strategy to promote culture across the Kingdom, according to the SPA. Nasser Al-Qasabi, chairman of the commission, thanked the governor of Baha for supporting the initiative and providing the resources for its launch in the region. The Theater Tour initiative brings exceptional performances to cities, governorates and villages throughout the Kingdom. The first phase features 'Bahr,' running from April 3 to May 3. The production debuted in Baha from April 3-5. It now moves to Jubail from April 17-19, Dammam from April 24-26 and concludes in Al-Ahsa from May 1-3. The project aims to raise awareness of theater, increase access to cultural services in underserved areas and support local theater groups. Written by Abdulrahman Al-Marikhi and directed by Sultan Al-Nawa, 'Bahr' has won several awards, including best actor, best script and best overall production at the Riyadh Theater Festival, as well as best musical effects and best director at the 19th Gulf Theater Festival.
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 :
