‘Sharjah School Theatre12’ launches initial phase in Khorfakkan

May 05, 2025 / 10:41 PM

Sharjah 24: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the preliminary phase of the 12th Sharjah School Theatre Festival kicked off today, Monday, at the Cultural Centre in Khorfakkan, with the participation of several schools from the Eastern Region.

Notable turnout

The first day of the event was attended by Ahmed Burahima, Director of the Theatre Department at the Department of Culture and Director of the Festival, along with several educators and those interested in school theatre.

8 Theatrical Performances

The jury, composed of artists Abdullah Saleh, Ibrahim Salem, and Ashjan, watched eight theatrical performances presented by primary schools. Their themes varied between educational and social values and creative imagination.

Discovering and Refining Theatrical Talents

The organization of this stage is part of the Sharjah Department of Culture's ongoing efforts to support school theater, as it is an important platform for discovering and refining students' theatrical talents.