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Sharjah 24
06-07-2025
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- Sharjah 24
ATA launches course to boost amateur youth theatre
Seventeen directors to be trained in nationwide theatre development Seventeen aspiring directors are receiving specialised training in this first step of a wider plan to organise further courses across Jordan's governorates. The goal is to nurture young talents, empower them artistically and culturally, and develop their skills scientifically to raise artistic and theatrical awareness. Encouraging amateur theatre groups and festival revival By supporting these talents, the project aims to encourage the formation of amateur theatre groups under the supervision of cultural departments in various regions. This will culminate in the revival of the long-paused Amateur Theatre Festival, providing a platform for fair and motivating competition among participants from all governorates. Strategic partnership to build a regional model The agreement, signed in Amman in May 2025 by Jordan's Minister of Culture Mustafa Al-Rawashdeh and Arab Theatre Authority Secretary-General Ismail Abdullah, represents a strategic initiative to develop amateur youth theatre in Jordan as a model that could be adopted in other Arab countries. Building the future of Jordanian theatre through research and education Ismail Abdullah emphasised that the Arab Theatre Authority plays a vital role in developing Arab drama and theatre, promoting theatrical texts and research, and invigorating the theatrical scene across the Arab world. The project focuses on scientifically developing the amateur theatre sector, which forms the vital resource for the future of Jordanian theatre. Optimism for an inspiring theatre season ahead Abdullah added that a detailed training programme has been designed in collaboration with expert trainers to ensure a rich and inspiring season for amateur youth theatre in Jordan, expressing full confidence in the initiative's success. Support from key cultural figures at the launch The course opening was attended by playwright Huzaa Al-Barari, member of the Arab Theatre Authority's Board of Trustees, Abdul Karim Al-Jarrah, Director of the Theatre and Arts Directorate, and members of the Jordanian Theatre Season Committee 2025, representing the Ministry of Culture on the project's executive committee.
Sharjah 24
14-06-2025
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- Sharjah 24
Arab Theatre Authority charts next decade for school drama
Celebrating a decade of progress This meeting coincides with the tenth anniversary of the launch of the Strategy for the Development and Advancement of School Theatre in the Arab World. Since its inception in 2015, the strategy has made substantial progress. It has elevated school theatre to a new level of recognition within Arab ministries of education. Around 20,000 teachers have received specialised training, a dedicated theatre curriculum has been introduced at all grade levels in Emirati schools, and hundreds of theatre specialists have been employed to teach the subject. These efforts have positioned school theatre as a dynamic and essential part of the educational and cultural scene in the region. Vision and leadership support In this context, Ismail Abdullah, Secretary-General of the Arab Theatre Authority, stated that the meeting is held under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah, and Supreme Chairman of the Authority. Abdullah emphasised that school theatre in the Arab world has entered a new phase of growth and attention due to this enlightened vision, which is driven by a deep belief in the transformative power of theatre in shaping individuals and advancing societies. A curriculum rooted in identity and openness Abdullah also expressed pride in the creation of an original Arab theatre curriculum for Emirati schools. This curriculum was designed by Arab experts who carefully considered themes of cultural identity, national belonging, and openness to other cultures. He described the upcoming meeting as both a platform for critical assessment and a launchpad for renewed efforts, aiming to build on past achievements while adapting to future needs. A call for continued partnership Concluding his remarks, Abdullah called on Arab ministries and educational institutions to continue their collaboration with the Arab Theatre Authority. He stressed the importance of theatre as a tool for cultivating an educated, aware generation capable of actively contributing to sustainable development in the Arab world.
Sharjah 24
10-02-2025
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- Sharjah 24
15 shows in the 34th edition of Sharjah Theatre Days
Opening performance and festival highlights The 34th session of Sharjah Theatre Days will kick off at the Cultural Palace Theatre with the Tunisian show Al-Bukhara , which won the Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Award for Best Arab Theatre Show at the Arab Theatre Authority competition in Muscat. Intellectual Forum and Festival honours Makhlouf also revealed that the festival will host an intellectual forum titled 'Criticism... Memory of Arab Theatre.' This forum will explore the role of criticism in preserving and sustaining Arab theater heritage. Additionally, the festival will celebrate Syrian artist Asaad Fadda for winning the Sharjah Award for Arab Theatre Creativity and honour Emirati artist Maryam Sultan as the 'Honoured Local Personality' for this edition.
Sharjah 24
06-02-2025
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- Sharjah 24
ATA and Palestinian Education Ministry trained 20 Palestinians
Attendees and trainers Twenty individuals selected by the Ministry will take part in this course. The training will be conducted by Ghannam Ghannam, the Director of Training and School Theatre at the Authority, alongside two members from the Committee responsible for implementing the Strategy for Developing School Theatre in the Arab World: Ms. Sharifa Musa Al Mazmi from the United Arab Emirates and Dr. Mohammad Hilal Al Shari' from Jordan. Venue and cultural programme The course will take place at the "Osama Al-Mashini Theatre" in Amman, Jordan, in partnership with artist Abdul Karim Al-Jarrah, who serves as the Director of the Theatre and Visual Arts Directorate at the Jordanian Ministry of Culture. Along with the rigorous training programme, the Authority has developed a complementary cultural agenda to familiarise participants with different facets of Jordanian theatre and culture. Secretary-general statements Ismail Abdullah, Secretary-General of the Arab Theatre Authority, stated that under the direct guidance of its supreme president, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the Authority places special emphasis on training and qualification programmes. He recognised the important and influential programmes achieved with Palestinian theatre colleagues over the last ten years, along with key initiatives involving various Arab ministries, particularly the creation of a theatre curriculum for all grades in Emirati schools in 2019. Abdullah highlighted that the Authority's strategy has significantly impacted the Arab theatre scene, expressing pride in the steady advancement of school theatre and confirming continued cooperation with all stakeholders, particularly the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organisation (ALECSO). Future strategy Abdullah also announced that the Arab Theatre Authority will formulate a new strategy for the next ten years in 2025, commemorating the tenth year of executing its initial decade-long plan established in 2015.
