Future Eye Theatre and Film Club marked the World Theatre Day on March 27 with a special iftar gathering at Mangaf Kalasadan Hall. The event began with a warm welcome from Secretary Unni Kaimal, followed by a Ramadan message delivered by Ismail Valliyoth. The evening’s chief guest, PNJ Kumar, CEO of Caesars Travel Group, highlighted the importance of theatre in addressing contemporary issues and fostering meaningful dialogue with society. A large number of artists, cultural enthusiasts, and theatre professionals attended the iftar, reflecting the vibrant artistic community in Kuwait.

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 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, emphasizing the role of art in promoting harmony and cooperation. Additionally, a video message from Dr Samkutty Pattom Kari and Dr Sreejith Ramanan was screened for the audience. The event also featured felicitation speeches from Abdul Aziz Mattuvayil and Nash Varghese.

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, and the one-act play “Traffic”, presented by Govind Santha’s theatre group, Street Dog, which captivated the audience.

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