emirates7 - Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the preliminary round of the 12th Sharjah School Theatre Festival commenced on Monday at the Cultural Centre in Khorfakkan, featuring the participation of several schools from the Eastern Region.
The opening day was marked by the presence of Ahmed Burahima, Director of the Theatre Department at the Department of Culture and Director of the Festival, along with a number of educators and theatre enthusiasts.
The judging panel, which includes artists Abdullah Saleh, Ibrahim Salem, and Ashjan, reviewed eight theatrical performances by primary school students. The plays addressed a range of themes, from educational and social values to imaginative storytelling.
This stage of the festival is part of the Sharjah Department of Culture’s continuous initiative to promote school theatre, recognizing it as a vital platform for identifying and nurturing young theatrical talent.
The opening day was marked by the presence of Ahmed Burahima, Director of the Theatre Department at the Department of Culture and Director of the Festival, along with a number of educators and theatre enthusiasts.
The judging panel, which includes artists Abdullah Saleh, Ibrahim Salem, and Ashjan, reviewed eight theatrical performances by primary school students. The plays addressed a range of themes, from educational and social values to imaginative storytelling.
This stage of the festival is part of the Sharjah Department of Culture’s continuous initiative to promote school theatre, recognizing it as a vital platform for identifying and nurturing young theatrical talent.