Justice (rtd) Nasira Javed Iqbal has congratulated Ajoka Theatre on holding a successful first-ever online theatre festival. She said Ajoka has responded to the challenge posed by the pandemic and lockdowns and come up with an innovative response to the restrictions on public gatherings and performances

To meet the challenges posed by the Corona Crisis, Ajoka has launched several innovative initiatives. They include: offering online acting and writing classes, starting new online course on “The Art of Success” and introducing. a pioneering “Coronalogue” Online Theatre Festival.

Theatre icon and founder of Ajoka Theatre was remembered at an online memorial meeting held on 25 April, marking her 2nd death anniversary. The speakers paid glowing tribute to Madeeha’s invaluable contribution for the promotion of socially meaningful theatre and peace-building.

Ajoka theatre held an evening of dramatic readings of new plays to showcase the creative talent of students if Ajoka institute’s writing class stidents. The event was held in collaboration with PNCA at the Shakir Ali Museum on the 22nd February 2020.

Ajoka theatre presented a special performance of its acclaimed play “Anhi Maai Da Sufna” on Friday 14th February 2020 at hall 2 Alhamra Art council, Mall road Lahore. Written by Ajoka’s Execurive Director Shahid Nadeem the play is inspired by some true stories of the generation dislocated during the partition of 1947. It celebrates the undying human spirit and the story is told in an entertaining style, interwoven with inspiring songs.