Future Eye Theatre, Film Club marks ‘World Theatre Day’ with special Iftar celebration

The Future Eye Theatre and Film Club celebrated “World Theatre Day” on March 27 with a special Iftar gathering at Mangaf Kalasadan Hall. The event brought together artists, cultural enthusiasts, and theatre professionals, highlighting the strong artistic spirit within Kuwait’s community.

The evening began with a warm welcome from Secretary Unni Kaimal, setting the stage for an inspiring gathering. This was followed by a heartfelt Ramadan message delivered by Ismail Valliyoth, emphasizing the significance of unity and cultural exchange during the holy month.

The event’s chief guest, P.N.J. Kumar, CEO of Caesars Travel Group (Kuwait and India), addressed the audience, underscoring the vital role of theatre in shedding light on contemporary issues and fostering meaningful dialogue within society.

With a remarkable turnout, the Iftar gathering served as both a celebration of theatre and a moment of shared cultural appreciation, reinforcing the deep connections between art, community, and tradition.

The club also paid tribute to Dr. Prasanthi, a dedicated member of Future Eye Theatre who recently passed away. President Santhosh Kumar Kuttath delivered a heartfelt condolence message, honoring her invaluable contributions to the team.

As part of the celebration, Future Eye Patron Shemej Kumar read this year’s World Theatre Day message by renowned Greek playwright, Theodoros Therzo Poulos, highlighting the role of art in fostering harmony and cooperation. A video message from Dr. Samkutty Pattom Kari and Dr. Sreejith Ramanan was also screened for the audience.

The event also featured felicitation speeches from Abdul Aziz Mattuvayil, Assistant General Manager of Joy Alukkas Exchange, and Nash Varghese, Manager of Fly World Travels.

A lively open forum on violence in cinema encouraged active audience participation, with Shemej Kumar moderating the discussion.

The cultural performances included a micro drama by Aneesh Adoor and his team, delivering a powerful message against drug abuse. The one-act play “Traffic” presented by Govind Santha’s theatre group, Street Dogs, captivated the audience.

The evening was elegantly hosted by Smt. Shatabdi Mukherjee, while Smt. Meera Vinod expressed gratitude with a vote of thanks.