

A Kuwaiti play directed by Ali Al-Hussaini and written by Iraqi writer Qasim Al-Matroud was performed at the 12th Kuwait Theatre Festival. The play won several awards at the 12th Kuwait Theatre Festival, including Best Theatrical Performance, Best Direction, Best Supporting Actor for Issa Diab, Best Lighting for Faisal Al-Obaid, and Best Sound Effects for Walid Sarab.

A Kuwaiti play directed by Ali Al-Hussaini and written by Iraqi writer Qasim Al-Matroud was performed at the 12th Kuwait Theatre Festival. The play won several awards at the 12th Kuwait Theatre Festival, including Best Theatrical Performance, Best Direction, Best Supporting Actor for Issa Diab, Best Lighting for Faisal Al-Obaid, and Best Sound Effects for Walid Sarab.
2012-01-10
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