Zain Ahmed and Hajrah Mumtaz[1] Disasters come in many shapes. The impact of the much touted “war on terror” after 9/11 may be the first thing that may interest those who are not fully acquainted with Pakistan’s theatre. However,
Caught between Solidarity and Hesitation: The 3/11 Earthquake and Theatre in Japan
Morihiro Niino* In Japan after the 3/11 earthquake, the determination for solidarity and the sense of hesitation became the two key features which characterized the contrast between artists in the most affected north-east part of Japan called Tohoku and Tokyo,
Trying to Give Shape to an Unending End: Post-3/11 Theatre in Tokyo
Manabu Noda* Many theatre people in Tokyo were in two minds about how we should touch on the post-3/11 situation in Japan. The sense of mourning and restraint was not the only deterrent. Theatre artists, as well as critics, are
Theatres Shaken by the 3/11 Quake in Japan
Hiroyuki Masaki[1] Many people engaged in theatre making and management were faced with many difficult problems after the gigantic earthquake hit Japan on 11 March 2011. Should they cancel the shows? How can they help people in the most affected
A Message from IATC Japan on the 3/11 Earthquake
Kojin Nishido[1] This message was sent out to the world by Kojin Nishido, President of the Japanese section of the International Theatre Critics (IATC-J) on 30 April 2011 in response to the messages of compassion of and support from many