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Sharjah 24
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
Dibba Al Hisn Duo Theatre Festival Continues its Activities
Ahmed Bourhima, Director of the Theatre Department at the Department of Culture and Director of the Festival, attended the event. Life and Dream: Storytelling and Memory The Moroccan theatrical performance "Life and Dream", presented to the audience on the third night of the festival, revolved around the relationship between storytelling and reviving memory and reclaiming a lost past. The play, presented by the Al Shamat Theatre Company, was written and directed by Bouselham Al Daif and stars Hind Baloula and Soufiane Naim. Sharjah Arab Theatre Forum As part of the festival's third day programme, the second and final sessions of the 20th Sharjah Arab Theatre Forum were held at 5:00 PM. The session was held under the theme "Theatre and Life." The sessions were moderated by Emirati director and actor Dr. Khalid Al-Bannai. As part of the training programme, the festival hosted a workshop on its second day, "Using Puppets in School Theatre," at the Dibba Al-Hisn Society for Culture, Arts, and Theatre. The workshop, attended by 30 trainees, was supervised by Lebanese artist Dr. Karim Dakroub. Dakroub began by presenting a puppetry demonstration, then moved on to engaging attendees in practical exercises to create a "stick puppet" using various materials. The trainees then participated in crafting a puppet and imagining a story within its framework, embodying its aesthetics and meanings. At the conclusion of the workshop, Alia Al-Zaabi, the festival coordinator, presented the supervisor with a certificate of thanks and appreciation.
Sharjah 24
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
‘Sharjah School Theatre12' launches initial phase in Khorfakkan
Notable turnout The first day of the event was attended by Ahmed Burahima, Director of the Theatre Department at the Department of Culture and Director of the Festival, along with several educators and those interested in school theatre. 8 Theatrical Performances The jury, composed of artists Abdullah Saleh, Ibrahim Salem, and Ashjan, watched eight theatrical performances presented by primary schools. Their themes varied between educational and social values and creative imagination. Discovering and Refining Theatrical Talents The organization of this stage is part of the Sharjah Department of Culture's ongoing efforts to support school theater, as it is an important platform for discovering and refining students' theatrical talents.
