Fadjr Theater Festival Stages Plays Despite COVID-19

The Theatre Times: The 39th Fadjr International Theater Festival celebrated a wide range of performances, from staged plays and street performances to radio plays and television plays (Teletheater), over ten days, from January 30 to February 10. The festival met with a considerable number of participants, which indicated a ray of hope for Iran’s theater struggling with recession and closure during COVID-19. The festival was fully in compliance with health protocols, including social distancing, disinfecting theaters, and reducing seating capacity.