The seventh day of the 3rd World Culture Festival 2026, organised by the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, brought an exciting mix of international theatre, music, films and artistic workshops to audiences.
Artists from Norway, Italy, France and the United States showcased their creative talents, while the day’s film programme featured four productions from Türkiye and France.
Norwegian Theatre Production Delights Children
The day’s programme opened with Gangster Hunting With Daisy Detective, a children’s theatre production presented by Norway’s Erler Teaterkompani.
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A large number of schoolchildren attended the performance and enjoyed the engaging presentation by the Norwegian artists.
Italian Artist Conducts Physical Comedy Workshop
Renowned Italian theatre artist Tom Corradini led a special workshop on physical comedy and clowning, attracting young actors, artists and members of the public.
Through practical exercises, Corradini introduced participants to techniques involving body movements, facial expressions and comic timing.
Speaking about the art form, he described physical theatre as beautiful to watch and cited cartoons as an excellent example of physical theatre. He highlighted the expressive power of movement and gestures in creating performances.
French Artist Explores Vocal Techniques
French artist Zakaria Haffar conducted a musical workshop titled Vocal, introducing participants to vocal techniques, musical notes and rhythm.
He appreciated Pakistan’s culture and music and used the national anthem to explain the finer elements of pitch and rhythm.
Participants also joined Haffar in singing the national anthem, creating an enthusiastic moment during the session.
Four Films Screened from Türkiye and France
The festival’s film programme featured four productions: Aboveground-Underground, Platform 1, About My Mom and La Petite École.
The films explored diverse themes, including rural traditions, family relationships, social challenges and the experiences of migrant children.
American Theatre Artist Presents ‘The Interview’
American artist Gillian Rhodes presented The Interview, a theatre production centred on a woman auditioning for a mysterious, once-in-a-century position known as “The One”.
Rather than relying on her qualifications and professional experience, the woman must reveal the darkest and most deeply suppressed aspects of her personality.
The production explored human psychology, jealousy, ambition, the pursuit of power and narcissism, offering audiences a thought-provoking examination of human nature.
French Musician Blends Sufi and Western Classical Traditions
The day’s programme concluded with SAMA: UN AUTRE SOUFFLE, a musical performance by French artist Joanna Senem Goodale.
The presentation brought together the spiritual depth of Sufi music and the richness of Western classical traditions, creating a distinctive fusion of Eastern and Western musical influences.
The performance highlighted music as a universal language connecting spirituality, cultures and artistic expression.
Festival Continues to Promote Global Cultural Exchange
The 3rd World Culture Festival 2026 continues to bring together artists from across the world, providing an international platform for cultural exchange, artistic collaboration and creative learning.
