Iranian Theatre

By: Behnam Tofighi

'Frankenstein' on stage in Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – A play adaptation of Mary Shelley’s famous novel ‘Frankenstein’, written and directed by Iman Afsharian, is currently on stage at Tehran's City Theater.

By: Arian Nasrollahi

30th Kordestan provincial theater festival

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Some eight theater groups are taking part in the 30th provincial theater festival being held in the capital of the western Iranian province of Kordestan, Sanandaj.

By: Mehdi Azadbakht

Antoni Artaud's 'The Cenci' on stage in Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – The historical and philosophical play "The Cenci" by Antonin Artaud is currently on stage at the Nofelloshato Theater in Tehran. It is a horrific tragedy, set in 1599 in Rome, of a young woman executed for pre-meditated murder of her tyrannical father.

By: Aryan Nasrollahi

Last day of Mariwan Intl. Street Theater Festival

MARIVAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – The fourth day of the 14th Mariwan International Street Theater Festival is underway in eight different neighborhoods of the western Iranian city of Marivan. The festival started on Saturday and will wrap up today.

14th Mariwan Intl. Street Theater Festival

MARIVAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – The 14th Mariwan International Street Theater Festival opened in the western Iranian city of Marivan on Saturday and will go one through Tuesday (Aug. 27).

By: Armin Karami

‘Fly’ goes on stage at Tehran's Sayeh Hall

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – ‘Fly’ directed by Tohid Masoomi went on stage at Tehran City Theater Complex’s Sayeh Hall on Tuesday night.

By: Armin Karami

Florian Zeller’s ‘The Lie’ goes on stage in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Directed by Arian Rezaei, an adaptation of Florian Zeller's play “The Lie” was staged at Tehran’s Iranshahr Theater Monday night.  

By: Armin Karami

'Cronus' on stage in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Iranian play 'Cronus', written and directed by Ali Safari, is on stage at Nofelloshato Theater Complex in Tehran. The play depicts a family in the faraway future who are looking for a way to go back to the past.

By: Armin Karami

Carriere’s absurd comedy “Terrace” stages in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – ‘Terrace’ directed by Masoud Keramati is staged in Tehran’s Iranshahr Theater. The play written by Jean-Claude Carriere is an absurd comedy highlighting the inanity of life at the end of the modernist era.

By: Hamid Vakili

‘Love’ puppet opera on stage in Tehran

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Directed by Behrouz Gharibpour, ‘Love’ puppet opera is being staged in Tehran’s Ferdowsi hall from April 14 to April 26. This is the tenth puppet opera of Aran Puppet Theater Group. The story is based on a tale from 'The Conference of the Birds' written by twelfth-century Persian poet Attar of Nishapur.

By: Mehdi Azadbakht

‘Do you know the Milky Way?’ staged in Tehran

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Written by Karl Wittlinger and directed by Mohammad Ali Zamani, ‘Do you know the Milky Way?’ is currently being staged in downtown Tehran.

By: Mohammad Khodabakhsh

‘Who pulled the trigger?’ on stage in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Written by Aram Mahzari and directed by Saeed Honaramouz, 'Who pulled the trigger?' is on stage in Tehran’s Mehregan Theatre till February 6.

By: Shahab Ghayoumi

Closing Ceremony of 16th Intl. Resistance Theater Festival

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – The 16th International Resistance Theater Festival wrapped up on Saturday night and winners were announced in various categories. The festival is dedicated to staging productions on wars and the repercussions of armed conflicts in the world.

By: Asghar Khamseh

Chekhov's 'The Bear' on stage in Tehran

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – 'The Bear', a one-act comedic play written by Russian author Anton Chekhov and directed by Ehsan Naji and Sahar Partovi-Kian, is on stage at Niavaran Cultural Center in northern Tehran.

By: Mohammad Mohsenifar

'The War Is Over' on stage until Oct. 22

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Written and directed by Arash Ashadad, 'The War Is Over' will be on stage at Divar Chaharom Theater Hall in Tehran until Oct. 22. The play tells the story of four black people in Africa who plan to upend the white people domination in their city. The story makes use of poems by Ahmad Shamlu, considered as the most influential poet of modern Iran

By: Alireza Khamseh

Shabashkhan theatrical show

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Shabashkhan theatrical show, written by Mohammad Charmshir and directed by Gholam Reza Arabi, was performed on Tuesday.

By: Asghar Khamseh

Tehran Intl. Puppet Theater Festival kicks off

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – The opening ceremony of the 17th edition of Tehran International Puppet Theater Festival, also known as Mobarak International Puppet Theater Festival, was held Friday at Ab-o Atash Park in northern Tehran.

By: Mehdi Bakhshi

A romantic theater stages in Qom

QOM, Aug. 15 (MNA) – ‘Romance of Two Survivors of a War Crime’ is a romantic theatre which provides a unique view of Holy Defense years. Written by Majid Mirhosseini and Directed by Masud Mash’uf, the play is on stage from August 7 to 15 in Qom’s Avini Hall.

‘A Summer Day’ stages in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – ‘A Summer Day’ directed by Pars Pirouzfar is staged in Tehran’s Iranshahr Theater. The drama is originally titled as ‘Letni dzień’ is written by Polish dramatist Sławomir Mrożek. Reza Behboudi, Parsa Pirouzfar and Sogol Ghalatian play the roles of this performance.

By: Behnam Tofighi

'Agha Mohammad Khan' theater on stage

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – 'Agha Mohammad Khan' performance directed by Navid Me'mar is on stage at Tehran's Molavi Hall. The drama went on stage on June 19 and will continue to July 13.

By: Mohammad Hossein Mohaimeny

Street theaters staged in Tehran

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Street theaters are being performed in Iranian Artists Forum in Tehran.