Kali Ghata: Acting for Nature 

“Kaali Ghata” is the story of a village where the clouds have turned away and there is no rain. The villagers embark upon a journey to appease the clouds and learn about the horrible damage they have done t their environment, to their forests, their rivers and the air. They realize their mistake and pledge to protest Nature’s bounties. “Kaali Ghata” was first performed for the WWF in 1994.

“Kaali Ghata” is a joint venture of Ajoka Children’s theatre (ACT) and the Lahore Arts Council. It is the first time that ACT has collaborated with Arts Council. The first Phase of the project was a theatre workshop. Children learned how to act, sing and dance through games. Exercise and improvisations and then made their theatrical presentation at a concluding ceremony, attend by parents and theatre people. In second phase”Kaali Ghata” was rehearsed and is now being presented on stage.

Ajoka Children’s theatre is grateful to the Lahore Arts Council, especially its Executive Director Mr. Shabbir Ahmed, Deputy Director (Programmes), Mr. Zulfi, Mr. Najeeb and other staff members of Alhamra Cultural Complex for their cooperation and support for this project. Recently, Lahore Arts Council has become more supportive of socially meaningful theatre activities and health entertainment.

We hope this policy will be further consolidated and LAC will become an important centre for the promotion of art and culture in city.