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3rd April, 2013
The odd couples
Director Nida Butt’s attempt at revisiting the English version of the drama was a veritable tribute to the genius of the playwright.
Director Nida Butt’s attempt at revisiting the English version of the drama was a veritable tribute to the genius of the playwright.
19th February, 2013
When absurdity makes sense
Rouvan Mahmood's ‘The Man on a Black Horse’ takes the audience to a realm where the line between the profound and the bizarre gets delightfully blurred.
Rouvan Mahmood's ‘The Man on a Black Horse’ takes the audience to a realm where the line between the profound and the bizarre gets delightfully blurred.
8th February, 2013
Aangan Terha being staged from today
TV play "Aangan Terha", which was hugely popular in 1983 will be staged from Feb 8 at the Arts Council Karachi auditorium for 90 days.
TV play "Aangan Terha", which was hugely popular in 1983 will be staged from Feb 8 at the Arts Council Karachi auditorium for 90 days.
6th February, 2013
Play highlights sufferings of Kashmiris
The play by the Vital Theatre highlighted the atrocities and injustices the Kashmiri Muslims were facing.
The play by the Vital Theatre highlighted the atrocities and injustices the Kashmiri Muslims were facing.
24th January, 2013
Napa announces February events
The February series would begin with an Urdu translation of Shakespear's The Merchant of Venice' (Venice Ka Sodagar).
The February series would begin with an Urdu translation of Shakespear's The Merchant of Venice' (Venice Ka Sodagar).
16th December, 2012
Front seat: Life in the sub-text
Salgirah is a wonderful manifestation of a nuptial relationship that does not find rapprochement until it is given space.
Salgirah is a wonderful manifestation of a nuptial relationship that does not find rapprochement until it is given space.
18th November, 2012
Ingénue, bombshell and a whole lot more
“Don’t forget the fact that we don’t have acting schools here. We learn on the spot. I’m a full-time actor now and this is my bread and butter.”
“Don’t forget the fact that we don’t have acting schools here. We learn on the spot. I’m a full-time actor now and this is my bread and butter.”
24th October, 2012
I’ve friends equalling country’s money in Swiss banks: Hasina
“When life calls you, you move fast. I want my pen to work as fast now.”
“When life calls you, you move fast. I want my pen to work as fast now.”
4th October, 2012
Punjab celebrates theatre
Universities from across Punjab came together for a three-day theatre festival in Lahore last week with leading names from the world of art in the judges panel.
Universities from across Punjab came together for a three-day theatre festival in Lahore last week with leading names from the world of art in the judges panel.
26th September, 2012
The good, the bad and the not so great
The play, Lovengers was a good shift from our usual fetish of spending the evening indulging in either food or...food.
The play, Lovengers was a good shift from our usual fetish of spending the evening indulging in either food or...food.
16th September, 2012
First person: Fait accompli
“It’s good to run international content but not in excess for then it’s unfair to the local artists and industry.”
“It’s good to run international content but not in excess for then it’s unfair to the local artists and industry.”
13th July, 2012
The tricks of the trade
Kamala is based on the real-life events involving a self-seeking, self-serving journalist’s attempt at exposing the trade of prostitution.
Kamala is based on the real-life events involving a self-seeking, self-serving journalist’s attempt at exposing the trade of prostitution.
6th July, 2012
Characters of Manto’s plays put him on the spot
The play had Manto’s characters putting him on the spot to confront him on living like a loser despite being the gifted writer.
The play had Manto’s characters putting him on the spot to confront him on living like a loser despite being the gifted writer.
28th June, 2012
‘People Like Us,’ a drama in action style
A heart-rending family drama that is sure to resonate with anybody who has ever lost someone they loved.
A heart-rending family drama that is sure to resonate with anybody who has ever lost someone they loved.
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4th May, 2012
Weekly Classics: 12 Angry Men
Sometimes if one person stands up courageously, and refuses to compromise even in the face of opposition from his peers; he or she can make a big difference.
Sometimes if one person stands up courageously, and refuses to compromise even in the face of opposition from his peers; he or she can make a big difference.
23rd February, 2012
Videoconferencing in memo case
ISLAMABAD, Feb 22: The National Telecommunication Commission (NTC) is paying Rs60,000 per day to a private firm, Mansha Brothers, for supervising the videoconferencing at Islamabad High Court (IHC) building where Manoor Ijaz, the main character in memogate drama, is recording his statement,
ISLAMABAD, Feb 22: The National Telecommunication Commission (NTC) is paying Rs60,000 per day to a private firm, Mansha Brothers, for supervising the videoconferencing at Islamabad High Court (IHC) building where Manoor Ijaz, the main character in memogate drama, is recording his statement,
28th October, 2011
YouTube to broadcast Bolshoi reopening live
MOSCOW: YouTube on Thursday said it would broadcast live on its website the gala reopening of Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre, the hottest ticket of the Russian…
MOSCOW: YouTube on Thursday said it would broadcast live on its website the gala reopening of Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre, the hottest ticket of the Russian…
9th October, 2011
First Person: On the rebound
With a healthy glow on his face and a spring in his step, Farooq Mengal can give the Energizer bunny a good run for his…
With a healthy glow on his face and a spring in his step, Farooq Mengal can give the Energizer bunny a good run for his…
21st July, 2011
Piven hints at payback for Ari Gold in ‘Entourage’
NEW YORK: “Entourage” kicks off its eighth and final season on Sunday, bringing to a close the award-winning HBO comedy drama and its wry look…
NEW YORK: “Entourage” kicks off its eighth and final season on Sunday, bringing to a close the award-winning HBO comedy drama and its wry look…
11th June, 2011
In a league of his own
Jamil Fakhri, an actor of immense talent and versatility, died on Thursday night in Lahore. The last few years had been particularly tough on the…
Jamil Fakhri, an actor of immense talent and versatility, died on Thursday night in Lahore. The last few years had been particularly tough on the…
