Theatre Wallay, in collaboration with Heinrich-Boll Stiftung, performed its latest production – Arturo Ui Youn Qabiz Hua – Urdu version of The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui. The performances were held on 9th, 10th, and 11th November 2018 at the Farm – TW Studio. The play tells the story of a small-time gangster’s rise to power. Arturo Ui manipulates the broken, […]
by Rabia Pasha I suppose it’s difficult to say that I joined Theatre Wallay (TW), because back in 2005 we didn’t have a name. We called ourselves amateur theater enthusiasts, and sat around a table as part of a creative writing workshop. The group had a unique affinity, a common bug to refrain from the mundane and a tad bit […]
Theatre Wallay brings you its latest production – Urdu version of The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui. The play tells the story of a small-time gangster’s rise to power. Arturo Ui manipulates the broken, corrupt system of depression-hit USA to gain influence in Chicago. Written by the legendary German playwright, Bertolt Brecht, this play is a parable for Hitler’s rise […]
by Imran Iftikhar Imran Iftikhar (lying on the floor) and Fizza Hasan in an improv scene I was sitting in a cafe on top of a mountain in china, sipping the most expensive tea in the world. This was the only cafe in the world that made its tea from dragon’s blood. A dragon was slaughtered every time a cup […]
Report by Umer Farooq Jim Robinson Theatre Wallay performed first of its kind improv comedy show ‘The Next Unusual Thing’ at the Farm – TW Studio on Saturday night, October 06, 2018. It was created by Jim Robinson – Fulbright Specialist visiting Pakistan – while working with Theatre Wallay team. Improv Theater (Improvisational Theater) is creating or performing something spontaneously or […]
‘Ye Shehr Zair-e-Tameer Hai’ is an original play written and performed by newly trained young actors and writers. It was a result of many training sessions, lots of mentoring, and, of course, unwavering commitment and unmatched passion of the young team. The play was performed at the Farm on May 13, 2018. Many people including senior citizens graced the occasion. […]
Theatre Wallay takes its latest production ‘Zard Patton Ka Bann’ to Karachi. It will be performed in Pakistan American Cultural Center (PACC) in Karachi on 7th and 8th April, 2018. Entry Free – Register here for free passes “Zard Paton Ka Ban” is a theatrical performance based on our experiences and perceptions of public space, and how public spaces are […]
Theatre Wallay kept its tradition of its annaul Urdu literary event ‘Shaam e Sukhan’ alive. The 7th edition of Shaam e Sukhan was organized on Feb 25, 2018 at the Farm – TW Studio in Islamabad. It was titled “Goshay Mein Qafas Ke” (from the corner of the prison). This year TW decided to read excerpts/poems from books written during […]
Mezrab: On Saturday, 9th September, Theatre Wallay hosted an evening of classical music. Renowned sitar player Wajih Nizami, and Tabla maestro Irfan Khan serenaded us with soothing tunes and ragas dating back centuries. Mazaq Hi Mazaq Mein: A reading of humorous Urdu texts took place on Friday, 15th September. Original works by Shaukat Niazi, Asad Raza, and Safeer U Khan […]
Five performances, five standing ovations from over three thousand people and incredible audience reviews; Theatre Wallay’s 2017 tour to the United States was a resounding success. Theatre Wallay has been working since September of last year on its latest project “On Common Ground”. This project resulted from a collaboration between the group, Ithaca College Department of Theatre Arts, Oregon Shakespeare Festival […]