Polish and Norwegian children’s theatre productions draw attention with adventure and puppetry.
KARACHI – The sixth day of the 25-day 3rd World Culture Festival Karachi 2026, organised by the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, featured a vibrant array of international cultural showcases, including children’s theatre, live music workshops, film screenings, and theatrical performances.
Children’s Theatre and Puppetry
The day’s proceedings opened with Little Red Riding Hood, presented by Poland’s Miniatura City Theatre. Conceptualised, directed, and designed by Chile-born artist David Zawalla, the production offered a contemporary interpretation of the classic fairy tale set against a futuristic backdrop. Utilising puppetry in children’s theatre, the play explored themes of survival, environmental pollution, and the future of humanity by portraying the struggle of the last human girl on a devastated Earth.
Subsequently, Norwegian theatre group Erler Teaterkompani presented the interactive production Gangster Hunting with Daisy Detective. Following Detective Daisy as she unravels a mysterious case, the play invited children from the audience to search for clues and participate directly in the investigation, promoting curiosity and problem-solving skills among young viewers.
Music and International Cinema
Music enthusiasts attended a specialised workshop titled Jam and Improvisation, conducted by Serbian guitarist and musician Aleksandar Lipovan. The session focused on contemporary guitar techniques, instrumental harmony, and spontaneous music creation, giving young musicians hands-on experience in practical improvisation.
Under the film screening segment, Polish Featurette showcased four short films: Blue Bird, Momo & Lulu, Dream Up the Title, and The Town That Drove Away. The screenings explored themes of loneliness, acceptance, identity, migration, and cultural roots through varied cinematic approaches.
Drama and The Grace of Movement
At 7:00 pm, the Urdu-English theatre production English Only, directed by Awab Bin Farhat, was staged. Set in a language classroom in Karachi, the play followed four students striving to master English, blending comedy and drama to examine identity, personal ambition, and the emotional cost of relinquishing one’s heritage.
The day concluded with Spain’s featured dance performance, Flamenco Blanco Flamenco, presented under the title The Grace of Movement. The performers showcased the traditional Spanish art of Flamenco through expressive hand gestures, intricate footwork, and rhythmic music, earning warm appreciation and enthusiastic applause from the audience.
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