Being Harold Pinter

Being Harold Pinter

Presented by Under The Radar and LaMaMa Belarus Free Theater (Belarus) Adapted and directed by Vladimir Shcherban Produced by Nikolai Khalezin and Natalia Koliada

Asghar Khalili Awarded in Indian Festival

Asghar Khalili Awarded in Indian Festival

An essay written by Asghar Khalili received top award in the researches and essays section of the International Theater Festival of India, Balhayani Foundation C/O International School, New Delhi.

Loose Links Between Theater & Literature (Part II)

Loose Links Between Theater & Literature (Part II)

Rahim Abdolrahimzadeh: A brief review of the link between theater and literature in Iran and their weakening relationship were conducted in part one of the paper. Part two would deal with benefits of a strong link and negative impacts of weak relationship between theater and literature.

Novaya Opera to Run Epiphany Week Fest

Novaya Opera to Run Epiphany Week Fest

For the eighth year in a row, the end of the January holidays will bring with it the beginning of Novaya Opera's Epiphany Week festival, honoring the memory of the theater's revered founder, Yevgeny Kolobov, and running, as always, beyond the span of a mere seven days.

PNCA plans 18-day National Drama Festival from 12th

PNCA plans 18-day National Drama Festival from 12th

In order to say goodbye to the year 2011 on a high note in connection with the promotion of theatre drama in the country, the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has scheduled ‘National Drama Festival-2011’ from December 12 to 29 at its auditorium.

‘The Road to Mecca’

‘The Road to Mecca’

(in previews; opens on Jan. 17) Before Signature Theater Company’s Athol Fugard season, beginning in February, Roundabout kicks off the South African dramatist’s 80th birthday celebration with this Broadway premiere.

Omani theatre festival gets under way

Omani theatre festival gets under way

The fourth round of the Omani Theatre Festival opened under the auspices of HE Mohammed Bin Salim Al Toobi, Minister of Environment and Climate Affairs, on Monday at Al Bustan Palace Hotel.

Weak Link between Theatre & Literature (First Chapter)

Weak Link between Theatre & Literature (First Chapter)

Rahim Abdolrahimzadeh The dominant meaning for theater is that it is an ancient Greek art. Based on this definition, theater has no deep and strong roots in the east and its history does not exceed a century.

Uncle Vanya, With Cate Blanchett, to Play NYC's City Center in July

Uncle Vanya, With Cate Blanchett, to Play NYC&#039s City Center in July

The Sydney Theater Company's critically acclaimed production of Anton Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya, starring Oscar winner Cate Blanchett as Yelena, will be presented at City Center from July 19 through July 28 as part of the Lincoln Center Festival, according to The New York Times.

Last Stage for Special Outlook Participants Begun

Last Stage for Special Outlook Participants Begun

Final stage for evaluation of the plays submitted for Special Outlook Section of the 30th Fadjr International Theater Festival has started by the Evaluation Committee including Saeed Asadi, Hossein Pakdel, Hossein Razi, Shahram Karami and Afshin Khorshid Bakhtari since Friday, December 16 in the ...

Call for Entries- Iranian Theater Marketing

Call for Entries- Iranian Theater Marketing

IRAN THEATER -- The third Iranian Theater Marketing (ITM) will be held from January 7 to 10 as a part of the Fadjr International Theater Festival and all interested artists are invited to apply.

Call for Entries- Iranian Theater Marketing

Call for Entries- Iranian Theater Marketing

IRAN THEATER -- The third Iranian Theater Marketing (ITM) will be held from January 7 to 10 as a part of the Fadjr International Theater Festival and all interested artists are invited to apply

15th Resistance International Theater Festival

15th Resistance International Theater Festival

The Dramatic Arts Center of the Culture and Islamic Guidance of Khusestan holds the 15th Resistance International Theater Festival to provide the opportunity for new experiences and horizons and honor the braveries of Iranian soldiers who fought in the 1980-1988 Iraqi-imposed war and protected ...

15th Resistance International Theater Festival

15th Resistance International Theater Festival

The Dramatic Arts Center of the Culture and Islamic Guidance of Khusestan holds the 15th Resistance International Theater Festival to provide the opportunity for new experiences and horizons and honor the braveries of Iranian soldiers who fought in the 1980-1988 Iraqi-imposed war and protected ...

9 Street Shows in 30th Fadjr International Theater Festival

9 Street Shows in 30th Fadjr International Theater Festival

IRAN THEATER – The Selection committee of the Street Theater Section of the 30th Fadjr International Theater Festival, Including Maryam Motaref, Hussein Razi and Afshin Khorshid Bakhtari, has selected 9 shows between 42 applicants. Among them, 4 shows have been definitely selected and the ...

True West

True West

By Sam Shepard. Directed by Stephen Malloy. A Main Street Theatre production. At the Little Mountain Gallery on Wednesday, November 30. Continues until December 10.

Seven Productions in Radio Drama Section

Seven Productions in Radio Drama Section

IRAN THEATER – The director of the Radio Drama section, Ayyūb Aqa Khani, said: "The section will be held by Radio Namayesh in collaboration with the Dramatic Arts Center."

"Said You Will See Today" in Russia and Japan

&quotSaid You Will See Today&quot in Russia and Japan

IRAN THEATER – "Till now Japan and Russia have invited us to perform Said You Will See Today; Tomorrow and Predict the Future," the performance's director, Zohre Behruzi Nia said in an interview.

Tony Winner Alan Cumming Will Star in One-Man Macbeth

Tony Winner Alan Cumming Will Star in One-Man Macbeth

Tony Award winner Alan Cumming (Cabaret, The Three Penny Opera) will star in an upcoming one-man Macbeth, according to U.K. newspaper The Guardian. Cumming will debut his solo Scottish play at the Tramway in Glasgow in June before transferring to the Lincoln Center Festival in New York from July ...

A Glance at Anton Chekhov’s “Ivanov”

A Glance at Anton Chekhov’s “Ivanov”

“Ivanov”, which is written and directed by “Amir-Reza Kouhestani”, is on stage these days in Iranshahr Theater Hall. The play is the brainchild of a concerned writer and director, who is inspired by Anton Chekhov’s renowned drama.

Theatre fest for differently abled opens in Sharjah

Theatre fest for differently abled opens in Sharjah

Under the patronage of Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the second edition of the Theatre Festival for Disabled in the GCC Countries kicked off at the Sharjah Cultural Palace on Friday.

Shadow Theater finds favor in Bursa

Shadow Theater finds favor in Bursa

The 14th International Bursa Karagöz Puppet and Shadow Theater Festival started Nov. 21 at the Tayyare Culture Center in the northwestern province of Bursa.

Iran Takes Part in Ankara Theater Festival

Iran Takes Part in Ankara Theater Festival

IRAN THEATER – Subsided by the city of Tabriz, The Iranian artists will participate in the Ankara International Theater Festival with two productions named Sara and Norouz.

Ankara’s int’l theater event kicks off

Ankara’s int’l theater event kicks off

The 16th International Ankara Theater Festival, organized by the Foundation for Social Research, Culture and Art (TAKSAV) started Nov. 18 at the Büyük Theater.