With tickets selling like hot cakes, “Karachi: The Musical” is still going strong. Made For Stage Productions’ first original venture was showcased to the media on October 24 where the audience witnessed something ‘real’; something they could relate to the city where they reside.
No matter how superficial the image of Lyari is portrayed, the play made the audience proud because it was something original, lively and entertaining, if not flawless.
“Karachi: The Musical” is a story about a renowned boxing coach ‘Ghulam’ (Faraz Lodhi) who quits coaching after his boxer ‘Clement’ …

It was not surprising to see posters of yet another period play by the National Academy of Performance Arts’ (Napa) Repertory Theater, where actors talk in difficult Urdu and plots don’t seem relatable at all.
With Begum Jaan, however, Napa managed to break its own stereotype by choosing a well-written drama, executed brilliantly by the actors.
Begum Jaan is written by Indian writer Javed Siddiqui, who has also written for Bollywood movies such as Baazigar, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayengay, Umraao Jan, Zubeidaa and Koi Mil Gaya. Anjum Ayaz, Napa’s senior faculty member, …

This has been quite an eventful week in the world of performing arts, from the death of the legendary Moin Akhtar to the staging of an original Urdu musical, Sabz, at the Arts Council. The premises of the Arts Council pulsated with patriotic sentiments, foreshadowing what was to come later on in the play.
A short comic performance about the current situation of the country was staged by theater students of the Arts Council preceded the play and set the right mood.
The original musical, which ironically does not have original music, …

Karachi! You’ve had your share of musicals…its time for a roller coaster of laughters that will leave you with laughter fits!
Having presented several theatre plays over the past 7 years in Islamabad, including Chicago, The Producers, Run For Your Wife, The Addams Family, It Runs in the Family, Usama Qazi takes his latest theatrical presentation, Run For Your Wife, to Karachi, with the ENTIRE TROUPE coming from Islamabad! The play promises to leave Karachiites with laughter fits, as it’s the first farcical comedy to hit Karachi on this level.
Dates: 10th …

The musical Bombay Dreams opened this week in a riot of lights and color on January 27 in Karachi.
The play – that will run till February 20 – is directed by Shah Sharahbeel who previously produced versions of Moulin Rouge and Phantom of the Opera. It is a local rendition of an Andrew Loyd Webber production that opened in 2002 and ran for two years in London, followed by a Broadway production in 2004.
The original score by A. R. Rahman was used rather than live music or singing and the …

After Smash hits, Phantom of the Opera, You only Marry Twice, Tom Dick and Harry & Bombay Dreams
Warid Telecom, Shah Sharahbeel and Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture Present “MOULIN ROUGE” Directed by Shah Sharahbeel.
Performances:
Regular Shows:
22nd April till 9th May 2010 at 8:30 pm

The name “Maheen” is synonymous with impeccable cut, elegant design and a fresh look. In other words, the designs of Maheen Khan speak for themselves and so successfully no last name is required.
The friendly silver haired designer lights up at the thought of her work and enjoys quiet moments spent sitting with her karighars and watching a garment she designed come to life. Her clothes are renowned for their quality and finish. As the styles are chic and timeless, some of her clients are planning to open a Maheen seconds …

What does your work mean to you?
I wouldn’t know what to do if not do what I do!

What were you like at 15?
Confused … Like all 15 years olds I guess.

What brings you contentment?
When every thing on my job list for the day is done.

She is the undisputed Queen Bee of Lollywood. Armed with talent , grace and charm, Reema has come a long way from the shy lass who made her debut in Bulandi more then 10 years ago. Today she is not only going places but has hit an all-time high with her mega film project, KOI TUJH SA KAHAN , which is currently in the making , and her debut appearance on Geo Television in the Drama serial Yaad Toh Ayaen Gay which was aired recently. Here Reema talks about her …

Insan Foundation Pakistan (IFP) uses the powerful medium of street theater to captivate audiences in Delhi with its simple message for peace in the region.
The fourteen-member troupe, accompanied by Farah Mallik, Program Manager, IFP, was in Delhi to express solidarity with the People’s Summit Against Poverty (PSAP), an alliance of hundreds of activists from diverse movements spanning the South Asian region.
The Summit was held in Delhi in response to the Global Call to Action against Poverty (GCAP) a global campaign – the world’s largest ever anti-poverty campaign, timed so as …