‘Dhobi ka Kuta’ staged at GCU

LAHORE:DHOBI Ka Kuta, an English short play addressing the pressing environmental challenges faced by Lahore and associated social issues, was performed at Government College University (GCU) here on Monday.

The play emphasised collective responsibility and urged the citizens to reflect on their role in combating environmental degradation. The play, staged by students from the Department of English Literature, was held at the University’s Amphitheatre in collaboration with the Women Development Centre (GCU-WDC) as part of the students’ final project. The thought-provoking performance captivated the audience with its powerful message on environmental sustainability.

Directed by final-year student Noor Khalid, the play explored the intricate relationship between Lahore's residents and the city’s environment challenges. To highlight collective responsibility, the stage design incorporated actual litter collected from the streets and parks of Lahore. The cast and crew featured a talented ensemble of students, including Alishba, Ayesha, Muazzama, Naima, Ruhma, Maham, Aima, Aiman Laeeq, Arooba Kaleem, Nawal Gul, Dur-e-Zahra, Ahmed Tajy, Umamah Farooq, Zunnoorain Fatima, Sajjar Shabbir, Zohaa Abbas, Aqsa Zafar, and Maryam Siddiqa.