Journal of Media Studies, Vol 37, No 1 (2022)

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Highlighting Socio-Political Issues Through Theatre in Pakistan

Adil Aziz, Farish Ullah Yousufzai

Abstract


The present study explores the role of theater in Pakistan in socio-political issues. The qualitative methodology has been adopted for the research. Focus group study and in-depth interviews have been conducted. Findings show that though theatre has been stigmatized it has reflected the socio-political life of Pakistan especially, Commercial Comedy Theater.

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