The Ministry of Arts Affairs has organized a lecture on “Greek Theatre” delivered by the Ministry's theatre activity specialist, Qasim Al Riyami, using the “Zoom” program. In his lecture, Al Riyami talked about the Greek theatre, its beginnings, and its distinguishing characteristics.

The lecturer also talked about the Greek writers and literates who were famous during that period such as Thespis, Aeschylus and Sophocles who presented immortal theatrical works that are still played to this day including “Oedipus the King” and “Antigone” by Sophocles and “Agamemnon” and “The Libation Bearers” by Aeschylus.

The participants unanimously agreed on the importance of continuing such activities and events using social media platforms such as “Zoom”, “Facebook” and “Instagram”, in addition to other programs that help facilitate delivering many art activities and events during this extraordinary period.

The schedule implemented by the Ministry of Arts Affairs includes various artistic areas, which will be held in turn. In the field of plastic arts, Sheikhan Al-Abri will give a lecture on “The formation in plastic art” while in the field of musical arts, Rashid Al Hashemi will give a lecture titled “Musical Notes Reading”. In addition, Jalila Al-Fahadiya will give a lecture entitled “Works of Shakespeare” in the field of theatre.

On the other hand, the Ministry of Arts Affairs has announced the topic of the Inshad (chanting) competition for the third week, which cover the Prophet's praising poetry. The Ministry is working hard to pay attention to all sectors of the arts and to reach all segments of society to take advantage of the programs offered in order to achieve partnership between society and the ministry.