Bourhimah honours participants at theatre forum close

The closing ceremony saw Ahmed Bourhimah honour participants and thank them for their contributions to enriching the forum’s discussions.

Exploring visual identity in directing

The first session featured Dr Ziad Adwan (Syria), who analysed the work of French director Philippe Genty, highlighting his reliance on visual theatre, objects, and abstract spaces to create a universal language beyond text.

Dr Hossam Al Massadi (Tunisia) examined the experience of director Tawfiq Jebali, emphasising the balance between repetition and transformation, simplicity and complexity, and centre and margin in shaping a dynamic visual identity.

Analytical readings of directing styles

In the second session, Dr Mohammed Al Keshou—presented by Monir Al Arki—offered a comparative analysis of Tunisian director Monir Al Arki’s works, highlighting shifts between individual and collective visual approaches.

Alaa Rashidi (Syria) examined visual identity from a semiotic perspective through the experience of the Syrian “Koon” Theatre, emphasising the role of space, movement, and audience interaction in shaping theatrical meaning.

Theatre as visual and intellectual expression

Speakers concluded that visual identity in theatre goes beyond aesthetics to become an essential intellectual tool for creating meaning and engaging audiences, reflecting changing artistic methods in contemporary theatre practices.