HE the Minister of Culture Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani, honoured the winners at the conclusion of the 36th edition of the Doha Theater Festival (DTF), held this year under the theme, 'Let us make theater the mirror of our lives,' at the U Venue Theatre from May 25 to June 4.
The closing ceremony witnessed an artistic performance about the most important stages in the history of Qatari theatre, in the presence of HE Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz al-Kuwari, Minister of State and President of the Qatar National Library, and Dr Ghanem bin Mubarak al-Ali, assistant undersecretary, Cultural Affairs at the Ministry of Culture.
The play 'Between Two Hearts' won the best show award, produced by Msheireb Properties Company. The play also received awards for best writing by Talib al-Dous, best direction for Mohamad Youssef al-Mulla. In addition for best costumes, won by Lulwa, and best promising actor by Mohamad al-Mutawa. The play also won the award for best melodies and sound effects for Mohamad al-Mulla and Iyad Salsaa.
The play 'The Spirit of the Fan' by the Qatar Theatre Company won a number of awards, including best actor for Faisal Rasheed, best actress for Asrar Mohamad, best lighting, and best decoration, both of which were won by Nasser Abdelreda.
Mohamad al-Mulla, winner of the Best Director Award, said: "We thank the Ministry of Culture for its constant efforts in supporting the artistic movement in general and the theatrical movement in particular, as the 36th edition of the DTF was distinguished."
Talib al-Dous, winner of the Best Writing Award, said: “The festival brought us back to the era of previous festivals and the joy of winning and pride in the artistic works that we presented alongside an elite group of Qatari and Gulf actors.”
HE the Minister of Culture Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani, with officials and winners.
Award winners celebrate.
