Ajoka Theatre Pakistan

Ajoka Theatre Pakistan AJOKA And PEACE

Ajoka has been committed to the ideals of peace and tolerance, within Pakistan and in the region. These festivals were held in 2004-2009.
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Ajoka has collaborated with theatre activists from other countries of South Asia particularly from India & Bangladesh, even in times when any contact across the border was considered treason. The first play performed by Ajoka, "JALOOS" was written by the veteran India revolutionary playwright Badal Sircar. Ajoka has worked with the (late) Safdar Hashmi, Anuradha Kapoor, Ratti Bartholomew, Kamla Bh

asin and Kewal Dhaliwal. Ajoka first performed in India in 1989 when "ITT was staged in Delhi. The plays which have performed in India since include "K.ALA MEDA BHES" (in Delhi, Kolkatta and Chandigarh in 1997), "AIK THEE NANI (in Delhi in 1999 & 2003 and Bombay in 2004), "DUKHINI (in Delhi, Chandigarh and Kolkatta in 2000) and "BORDER-BORDER" (in Chandigarh and Amritsar , in 2001 and 2005 respectively). In Nov. 2003, "BULLHA" was first performed in several cities of Indian Punjab including Amritsar, Patiala, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Chandigarh and Jammu. Ajoka has organized Panjpaani Indo-Pak theatre festivals to promote the cause of peace. Soon Ajoka plans to launch a Theatre for Peace programme in collaboration with various Pakistani and Indian theatre groups. Ajoka is the only Pakistani group which has performed in India from Srinagar to Kerala and from Amritsar to Kolkata. OUTREACH

Ajoka attaches great importance to developing contacts with theatre groups in other countries, particularly in Asia. It has long-standing relations with theatre groups in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri-Lanka, the Philippines and has worked on joint productions with several groups of these countries and the International Drama and Education Association (IDEA). Within Pakistan Ajoka has worked with NGOs such as the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, the Family Planning Association of Pakistan, the WWF, the Goethe Institute, the Heinrich-Boll Foundation, the War Against R**e and the Alhamra Arts Council. It has a special relationship with the women's movement and a large number of Ajoka plays have addressed the gender issue. Ajoka also has close relations with the US-based Theatre without Borders.

Remembering Madeeha Gauhar and Asim Bukhari Ajoka Theatre is holding a memorial meeting on the 8th death anniversary of ...
09/04/2026

Remembering Madeeha Gauhar and Asim Bukhari

Ajoka Theatre is holding a memorial meeting on the 8th death anniversary of its founder the late Madeeha Gauhar. We will also pay tribute to our veteran actor Asim Bukhari, who recently passed away.
Saturday 25 April
Time 6:00pm
HRCP's Dorab Patel Auditorium
107 Tipu Block, Garden Town, Lahore.

https://forms.gle/7n4w5KKfvSXgdFB9A🌟 Programme Assistant (Part-Time) – Audio-Visual & Digital MediaAjoka Theatre, a non-...
31/03/2026

https://forms.gle/7n4w5KKfvSXgdFB9A
🌟 Programme Assistant (Part-Time) – Audio-Visual & Digital Media
Ajoka Theatre, a non-profit performing arts organization, is seeking a Programme Assistant (Part-Time) to support its audio-visual and digital media projects.
📌 Key Tasks
• Film/Theatre Pre-Production Planning
• Preparing promotional material for forthcoming projects
• Collecting and organizing research material about the organization for a forthcoming book
🎨 Desired Skills
• Minimum A-Level or equivalent education, preferably with IT/graphics background
• Good knowledge of English and Urdu
• Cultural awareness or prior experience in performing or visual arts
• Ability to conduct online and on-ground research
📍 Job Conditions
• Location: Lahore
• Work Schedule: 3 days in office + remote follow-up work
• Salary: Negotiable, based on candidate’s capacity and the resources of a non-profit organization
📅 Application Deadline
Please apply by 6 April 2026 with your CV and any relevant material about your experience.
📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp: 0333-4596932
https://forms.gle/7n4w5KKfvSXgdFB9A

29/03/2026

Learn plot, characters, and scriptwriting with Ajoka’s Executive Director and Pride of Performance winner Shahid Nadeem — with guidance focused on developing your own script for theatre or screen.

Selected scripts may be performed by Ajoka in live productions.

Limited seats. Enrol now.

25/03/2026

3 Month Certification Course✍️

🗓️Starting 05, April 2026

⏰Every Sunday
4-7PM
📍Ajoka theatre 🎭
PKR 8000/ - per month
Limited Seats Available

Applications:
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Queries: 0301 8455445

Farewell Dear Asim Bukhariإِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَAsim Bukhari A great artist, a gentle human being an...
12/03/2026

Farewell Dear Asim Bukhari

إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ
Asim Bukhari
A great artist, a gentle human being and a loyal friend of Ajoka.
You will live in our hearts and in the great roles you played
May your gentle soul rest in eternal peace in your heavenly abode.

27/02/2026

Another chapter wrapped 🎭

From first rehearsals to their very first performance — these young actors stepped on stage with courage, discipline, and heart.

Here’s to many more performances, deeper craft, and brighter lights ahead✨

25/02/2026

This Friday, step into the spotlight as Batch 32 of our Art of Acting course start their journey.

Train in screen acting, body language, method acting, voice & speech, and improv.
Build real confidence.
Form lifelong creative connections.
Perform live as your final exam.

Top performers get a chance to join the core Ajoka team — plus casting exposure with directors, producers & talent agencies.

Your stage. Your craft. Your breakthrough.

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Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday 10:00 - 18:00
Friday 10:00 - 21:00
Saturday 10:00 - 21:00
Sunday 15:00 - 19:00

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