Summary
Qatar National Theater is located on the Doha Corniche, near Al Rumaila Garden in Doha, Qatar. The 490-seat theatre opened in 1986 and hosts concerts and plays.[1] In addition to hosting local troupes, it also hosts international and Arab theatrical troupes on occasion.[2]
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| Address | Doha Qatar |
|---|---|
| Owner | Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage |
| Type | National |
| Capacity | 490 |
| Opened | 1982 |
It is owned by the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage.[3] At its inception in 1982, it featured computerized lighting systems, translation facilities and an orchestra pit.[4]
Since 2022, Qatar National Theater General Manager of Theater Affairs Center is Abdul Rahim Al-Siddiqi.[5][6]
In 2023, performances on the stage at Qatar National Theater were suspended due to renovation work.[6][7]
Events hosted edit
The theatre hosted the 2013 edition of the Arab Theatre Festival after Qatar won the hosting rights for the first time in the event's history.[8]
In 2015, Qatar Tourism Authority organized the Eid Al Adha Festival, as part of which The Wrestler, an Arabic play with actors Nasser Mohammad and Najwa Al Kubeisi was staged at the Qatar National Theater.[9]
In 2022 The “Rock on Top of Another Rock” sculpture created by Peter Fischli and David Weiss was placed on display at the Qatar National Theater, as part of the Qatar Museums public art programme.[10]
Plays hosted edit
In December 2005, the Doha Players used the Qatar National Theaters stage to run their production of Cinderella.[11]
The Doha Players production of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” opened in May 2016 at the Qatar National Theater.[12]
In July 2017, the Qatar National Theater had two showings daily of the production "Ali Baba & 40 Thieves".[13]
In 2020, the Center for Theater Affairs held the acting and directing workshops closing ceremony at the Qatar National Theater. The workshop was held in preparation of the Universities Theater Festival held on 20 March 2020.[14]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Qatar National Theater". Qatar Tourism Authority. Archived from the original on 15 June 2013. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
- ^ "Culture & Arts". Consulate General of the State of Qatar. Archived from the original on 10 February 2018. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
- ^ "Culture Ministry organizes concert". qatarisbooming.com. 11 January 2012. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
- ^ Rebecca L. Torstrick; Elizabeth Faie (2009). Culture and Customs of the Arab Gulf States. Greenwood. p. 53. ISBN 978-0313336591.
- ^ "'Theatre among Qatar's most prominent arts'". thepeninsulaqatar.com. 2022-03-10. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ^ a b "Preparing for the new theater season and participating in (Darb Al Saai) – Ministry of Culture". www.moc.gov.qa. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ^ "Qatar Govt Tender for Refurbishment and Repair Works for Qatar National ... - 90656287". TendersOnTime. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ^ Raynald C Rivera (9 January 2013). "The Last Show to open Arab Theatre Festival". The Peninsula. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
- ^ "QTA's Eid Al Adha Festival Kicks Off Thursday - Marhaba l Qatar's Premier Information Guide". www.marhaba.qa. Retrieved 2017-11-14.
- ^ "Qatar Museums expands public art programmes with more than 40 additional works". Qatar Living. 2022-08-10. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ^ Lepeska, David (2010-03-19). "Show goes on for Qatar theatre group five years after suicide attack". The National. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Rashid, Neha (2016-05-18). "Eight things to do in Qatar this weekend (May 19-21)". Doha News | Qatar. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Things To Do in Doha: July 9 - July 16". ILoveQatar.net. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Second University Theater Festival Kicks Off on 20 March – Ministry of Culture". www.moc.gov.qa. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
External links edit
- Events at Qatar National Theater by Type of Event, Data.gov.qa
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