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Let there be laughter
One of the many parallels to the chaos theory demonstrate how, even when everything goes terribly wrong, the result can be inherently ‘right’…for reasons that defy explanation. Such was the packed...
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The Birdcage, distorted in Pakistan
Having first learned of the theatrical debut of ‘BirdCage’ in Lahore, I could not help but feel jubilation and mirth. A gay-themed play? I almost fainted with anticipation. This was something I was...
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Why Ali Saleem is wrong
Ali Saleem’s interview with The Express Tribune serves to highlight a critical flaw in Pakistan’s entertainment industry. When asked if he intends to return to India, Saleem remarks that: “Pakistan is...
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Long live Lollywood!
Lollywood originates from my hometown of Lahore. My childhood consists of vivid memories of Royal Park – unique as a glittering place – mesmerising me each time and offering escape from reality....
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The Deathly Hallows: Harry Potter comes of age
The Harry Potter series has come a long way since the first book. The film adaptations have managed to stay true to J K Rowling's books and the latest film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - the...
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Khamosh Kalam: The psychology of a writer
Khamosh Kalam, a production of Laaltain – the IVS performing arts society – won the blue ribbon at the Youth Theatre Festival arranged by the Youth Affairs Ministry in collaboration with the Arts...
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Revolution, Bhagat Singh style
A man admitted today to being taken entirely by surprise two days ago. He had bought the ticket for a theatre performance at Alhamra but on entering the darkened hall, found it resonating with chants...
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Lovengers: A colourful albeit unimpressive musical comedy
From the men who gave the theatres a full house with "Le Cages Aux Folle", "Run For Your Wife" and "Chicago" comes an entertaining play packed with a spectrum of tangible emotions. Staged at the Arts...
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The man on a black horse: Supporting theatre in Pakistan
To the neighsayers (warning: some awful horse puns) who claim that Pakistani plays can’t stay the course, I give you The Man on a Black Horse. Running at T2F, formerly known as The Second Floor, in...
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Aangan Terrha: The theatre lover’s fix of nostalgia and entertainment
The chance to watch the most awaited play in the theatrical history of Karachi came to me by the sheer luck of getting some free passes, as Rs1500 for a ticket seemed too steep a price. I was greeted...
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Concerts in Karachi: Bring back fun to this city!
I was at a Strings concert a few days ago. It was one of those fancy sit down affairs, with hideous white sofas and people taking selfies of each other to upload on social media. Bilal Maqsood began...
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Haaf Playt: 90 minutes of rib-tickling laughter
I would choose to watch a good theatre play over a movie any day. The choice becomes even easier when the play happens to be Anwar Maqsood’s. His plays are simply a treat to watch, especially after a...
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Humans have no place in the ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’
“All hail Caesar” Taking place around 10 years after the memorable events of its predecessor movie, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes shows a world where humans have been all but wiped out by the simian...
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Guardians of the Galaxy will exceed all your expectations
I went to watch this movie with little expectation, quite frankly. I was dragged into the movie theatre with reassurances from my friends that this was the “movie of the summer”. I quickly took out my...
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Remembering those in Kashmir who exist but are missing
For hundreds of Kashmiri families whose relatives – mostly sons or husbands – have been subjected to custodial disappearances, the struggle for justice is, in many ways, a battle between memory and...
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Why Fawad Khan is so ‘Khoobsurat’!
Jutt and Bond was where most of us first saw Fawad Afzal Khan. He was a skinny, lanky, clean shaven guy with bangs. Soon after, we were surprised to see him as the lead singer of Entity Paradigm (EP),...
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Karachi’s comedy scene – Can you handle it?
If you’ve lived in Karachi, you’re sure to have heard the complaint about there being a lack of entertainment options in the city. Eating out represents the obvious choice for entertainment but there...
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Islam may be trending on the streets of New York
Thirteen years after the events of September 11, 2001, New York is ready to begin its cathartic process. News of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and al-Qaeda may still dominate the majority of...
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Bhand-e-Pather, a fading art in Kashmir
Bhand e Pather, part of Kashmiri folk theatre, is a satirical and realistic drama, one which incorporates mythological legends and contemporary social satire; a traditional mixture of art. Mostly...
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The demons on my stage
I was happy, content and so engrossed in the performance that the world ceased to exist for a few moments and then, suddenly, the whole act collapsed right in front of me. The performance ended...
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