LAHORE: The participants of Ajoka Institute’s Art of Acting – Kids Edition presented short plays and other performances at the Punjab Institute of Language, Art and Culture (Pilac) here on Sunday.
After a month-long journey of learning, exploration, and creativity, these talented children delivered heartwarming performances, including speeches and dances, captivating an enthusiastic audience of parents, theatre lovers and art supporters.
Children presented short plays on meaningful themes and monologues. The event marked the culmination of Ajoka’s specially designed acting course for children during summer vacation, led by trainer Fizza Jamal, assisted by Samawia Zaman, with choreography by Luke Kelvin.
Each performance reflected the confidence, imagination and dedication nurtured over the four-week programme.
Fifteen young actors — Zaki Rafey Altaf, Ali Ebrahim Khan, Hassan Ebrahim Khan, Zikria Mohsan, Bareerah Furjam, Zoya Amir Sheikh, Muhammad Ibrahim Aitzaz, Ibrish Aitzaz, Musa Adam, Rimsha Ali Tahir, Ayra Ali Tahir, Syeda Amal Zahra, Muhammad Moosa Farid, Minal Naveed, and M Ahad Malik showcased their skills, earning applause and admiration from the audience.
In recognition of their efforts, Ajoka Institute Director Nirvaan Nadeem awarded certificates to the participating kids, underscoring Ajoka’s long-standing commitment to nurturing young talent and inspiring a love for the performing arts from an early age.
Ajoka’s executive director, Shahid Nadeem, congratulated the participants and their parents.
Speaking after the event, Shahid Nadeem said: “Ajoka has always believed in cultivating the next generation of storytellers and performers.
These young artistes are the future of theatre, and we are proud to have given them a platform to explore their creativity and passion.”
Published in Dawn, August 11th, 2025