SHARJAH, 6th May, 2025 (WAM) -- 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 Monday at the Cultural Centre in Khorfakkan, with the participation of several schools from the Eastern Region.
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.
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.
The organisation of this stage is part of the Sharjah Department of Culture's ongoing efforts to support school theatre, as it is an important platform for discovering and refining students' theatrical talents.