Manama: Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, the fourth Bahrain Theatre Festival began tonight.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the event was organised by the Bahrain Theatre Union and attended by Dr. Ramzan bin Abdulla Al Noaimi, Minister of Information. Dr. Al Noaimi noted that this edition of the festival coincides with the centenary of Bahraini theatre. He emphasized the significant role of theatre in Bahrain, its contribution to cultural and human values, and its century-long journey of showcasing Bahraini creativity.
The Information Minister expressed appreciation for the support from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. This high-level support has enhanced the environment for creativity across various art and culture disciplines.
The Minister also highlighted the patronage of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad for the festival, demonstrating a commitment to supporting the national theatrical and artistic movement and nurturing promising Bahraini talents. Dr. Al Noaimi expressed pride in the quality of performances by Bahraini creators, which reflect the spirit of creativity and artistic talent that have enriched Bahraini theatre. He also commended the festival for recognizing leading figures in Bahraini theatre who have made significant contributions to the scene.