Iranian play to be staged at Tajikistan’s int’l theater festival
An acclaimed Iranian play is set to take the stage at Tajikistan’s International Festival of Professional Theaters this week, according to Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance.
The play, ‘Fox Hunting Manners,’ written by Ebrahim Adelnia and directed by Mohammad Shakeri, will represent Iran at the festival in Dushanbe from May 1 to May 7, IRNA reported.
Nadereh Rezai, Iran’s Deputy Minister for Artistic Affairs, arrived in Tajikistan’s capital on Friday to attend the festival and hold talks with senior Tajik officials in the fields of culture and the arts. Upon her arrival, she was welcomed by Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Tajikistan Manuchehr Sharifzoda, and Iranian embassy representatives.
‘Fox Hunting Manners’ drew “widespread acclaim” at Iran’s 43rd Fadjr International Theater Festival earlier this year, where it was hailed by critics and audiences alike for its powerful storytelling and direction.
The Dushanbe festival, now in its third edition, brings together theater troupes from across the region and beyond, aiming to “strengthen cultural ties” and promote artistic innovation. The Iranian delegation’s participation underscores ongoing efforts to boost bilateral cooperation in the arts, with both countries emphasizing the “significance” of such exchanges for their cultural sectors.
The Iranian Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance said the festival “offers a unique opportunity” for Iranian artists to reach new audiences and engage with their international peers.