An amalgamation of music, art and literature, Faiz International Festival – that takes place in Lahore annually – features theatrical performances, musical evenings, film screenings, art exhibitions, panel discussions, folk nights and a lot more. The upcoming 2018 edition of the event is scheduled to take place from November 16 till November 18 at Alhamra Halls, Mall Road, Lahore. All events are free and open for everyone except performances by Tahira Syed, Zia Mohyeddin and Tina Sani that will close each day, respectively.
Some of the acts to be performed during the three-day festival include Kaala Mainda Bhes, a play by Ajoka theatre that will be dedicated to Madeeha Gohar, a dance performance called ‘Saaqia Raqs Koi Raqs-e-Saba Soorat’, readings by prominent literary figures, poetry recitals, etc.
Artists who are expected to grace the event with their presence and exchange their views on the subjects in question include Javed Sheikh, Samina Pirzada, Sania Saeed, Samiya Mumtaz, Saba Qamar, Imran Abbas, Samina Ahmed, Simi Raheal, Zeba Bakhtiyar and Irfan Khoosat while Shabana Azmi is also expected to join for a session at the much anticipated festival.
The closing act will be ‘Hum Dekhain Gay’ by Tina Sani on the eve of November 18.
