Ajoka Theatre’s annual kids summer camp, “Art of Acting — Kids Edition,” is set to begin on Saturday. Now a regular part of Ajoka Theatre’s annual calendar for several years, the programme offers children a creative space to explore theatre, build confidence and strengthen communication skills through performing arts. Over the years, the camp has […]
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Ajoka Theatre marks 42 years with special ‘Bullah’ performance
Ajoka Theatre is celebrating its 42nd anniversary with a special performance of its internationally acclaimed play “Bulha” at Alhamra Hall No. 1, Lahore. The event marks a significant milestone in Ajoka’s over four-decade-long journey of socially relevant and meaningful theatre. The performance is presented in collaboration with the Lahore Arts Council. Written by Shahid Nadeem […]
Ajoka Theatre to showcase ‘Dara’ at Faiz Festival
Ajoka Theatre will stage its internationally acclaimed play Dara at the 10th Faiz Festival Friday at Alhamra Hall 2. Faiz Festival is an annual cultural event held in memory of Faiz Ahmed Faiz, celebrating his legacy through literature, theatre, music and dialogue. Written by Shahid Nadeem and originally directed by originally Madeeha Gauhar (late), Dara […]
A tribute to Madeeha Gauhar
Yeah hamein thay jin kay libas per sir rah sehaye likhi gaye Yehi dagh thay jo saja kay hum sir bazm a yar chalay gaye Na rah janoon rukha a wafa, yeah rasam yeah daar karo gay kya Jinhain jurm a ishq pay naaz tha, woh gunah gar chalay gaye (It is us whose clothes […]
Renowned actress and founder of Ajoka Theatre Madeeha Gauhar passes away
LAHORE: Famous artist, playwright and founder of Ajoka theatre Madeeha Gauhar passed away on Wednesday in Lahore. Renowned director of the social theatre had been fighting with cancer from the last three years. Wife of a director, elder sister of famous actress Faryal Gauhar and mother of actress and producer Savera Nadeem left the […]