The Journey of Mahol Bahut Kharab Hai The Acting Class began on 20 January with a simple purpose: to introduce a group of beginners to the fundamentals of acting — voice, movement, presence, and listening. The plan was modest, with sessions scheduled twice a week, allowing new actors the time to grow gradually and find their footing. Midway through this […]
Theatre Wallay
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On 17th December, Theatre Wallay took the stage at the Festival of Harmony and Inclusion, organised by the Aga Khan Foundation at the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, with their short play Kuch Karna Paray Ga. The performance explored gender-based violence and emphasised the critical role of women’s financial independence in protecting against abuse. Written by Safeer Ullah Khan and directed by […]
With Hai Safar Bhi Aik Manzil, Theatre Wallay continues its commitment to socially engaged theatre — using performance as a means to reflect lived realities, amplify unheard voices, and foster collective reflection.
Between the 23rd of October and the 14th of December 2025, Theatre Wallay staged 7 performances of its new play Do Dafa Ka Zikr Hai (Twice Upon a Time). Supported by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Islamabad, this original production marked another step in our ongoing journey of taking quality theatre beyond the major cities. Designed […]
Islamabad, October 25, 2025 — Theatre Wallay, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Islamabad and the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), successfully staged its latest theatre production, “Do Dafa Ka Zikr Hai” (Twice Upon a Time), based on traditional German and Pakistani tales, at the PNCA’s grand auditorium on Saturday, 25th October […]
Islamabad, October 2, 2025 — Theatre Wallay is proud to share that its founder and artistic director, Ms. Fizza Hasan, has been awarded one of France’s highest honors in the field of arts and literature — the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) — by the Ambassador of France to […]
Fizza Hasan’s Interview published in the International Arts Manager Magazine Fizza Hasan, founder and Artistic Director of Theatre Wallay in Islamabad and an ISPA fellow, has spent nearly two decades using the stage to challenge injustice, amplify marginalised voices, and ignite vital conversations. She discusses the power of socially conscious theatre to foster empathy, provoke dialogue, and drive change in […]
Safeer Ullah Khan is a seasoned theater practitioner with over 25 years of experience in using theater as a tool for social change. He currently runs, in partnership with Fizza Hasan, a theater group called ‘Theatre Wallay‘ There is a troubling lack of understanding regarding theater, particularly community theater. For instance, a certain NGO recently proposed that a full-length 60-minute play […]
In May 2025, as tensions rose across the region, a group of actors chose the stage over silence. Their play, “Manzil Khushhali, Rasta Aman”, became a moving exploration of how everyday aggression transforms into wider societal violence — and how dialogue can restore harmony. Written and directed by Safeer Ullah Khan, the production avoided conventional storytelling. Instead, it used symbolism, […]
Fizza Hasan, a seasoned theater practitioner, delivers an inspiring TEDx talk on The Power of Theatre, highlighting its transformative impact on individuals and society. She explains that theater is more than just entertainment; it serves as a powerful tool for self-expression, confidence-building, and social awareness. Through her experiences, she illustrates how storytelling allows people to explore different perspectives, fostering empathy […]