KUWAIT, July 3 (KUNA) — Kuwait’s Information Minister Aburrahman Al-Mutairi has expressed interest in advancing the local theatre industry, engaging in discussions with domestic producers on Thursday to explore ways to achieve this objective.
The Kuwaiti theatre tradition boasts a rich heritage spanning over a century, featuring timeless productions that continue to resonate with audiences, as noted by the minister during the talks. He emphasized the strong backing of the cultural sector by the nation’s leadership.
According to the minister, compelling theatrical works have contributed to a steady rise in audience attendance, and he urged both public and private sectors to collaborate more closely to ensure sustained growth through deeper audience engagement.
Regarding future initiatives, Al-Mutairi mentioned that Kuwait’s National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters is currently evaluating the feasibility of expanding the number of theatres nationwide to maintain a dynamic cultural environment. Additionally, efforts are underway to introduce a wider variety of theatrical genres to meet diverse audience preferences.
The minister described the current moment as a pivotal turning point that could usher in a “new chapter” of excellence for Kuwait’s theatre industry, reaffirming the government’s steadfast support for the sector.
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Info Min., theatre producers eye growth
KUWAIT, July 3 (KUNA) — Kuwait ‘s Information Minister Aburrahman Al-Mutairi is eyeing plans to propel the local theatre scene to greater levels, holding talks on Thursday with local producers in a bid to bring that goal to fruition.
Kuwait ‘s theatre scene enjoys an illustrious history dating back more than a century with classic works that have stood the test of time, the Kuwaiti minister said amid the talks, underlining that the nation ‘s cultural scene is backed by the political leadership.
The riveting works that Kuwaiti theatre has produced helped keep attendance on an upward trajectory, the minister said, calling on the country ‘s public and private sectors to work as a unit to keep the industry thriving through greater engagement with the audience.
On future plans, he said that Kuwait ‘s National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters is studying the feasibility of increasing the number of theatres across the nation to keep the industry vibrant, in addition to efforts aiming to introduce more genres to cater to varying public tastes.
Kuwaiti theatre has reached a critical juncture that paves the way for a “new chapter” of excellence, the minister said, reiterating the political leadership ‘s unwavering support for the sector. (end) r
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