QNA
Doha
The Theatre Affairs Centre of the Ministry of Culture (MoC) on Saturday held a panel discussion to mark the Arab Theatre Day.
Moderated by the artist Ali Al Khalaf, the event brought together Syrian academic and critic Dr Hanan Qassab and Qatari artist Ali Mirza, with Al Khalaf delving into the challenges facing the Palestinian theatre in general, highlighting the role of artists in shining a spotlight on the events unfolding in Gaza.
Ali Mirza talked about the history of the Qatari theatre’s participation in international festivals until reaching Carthage festivals, pilot theatre, Arab theatre spring festival, and Gulf theatre festival for amateur theatre groups. He highlighted the cessation of theatre participation and the reasons for that.
For her part, Dr Qassab talked about the participation of the Qatari theatre abroad and its impact on the theatrical movement at home.
