Afghan Actors Takes Paris Stage

Published: April 17, 2023, 2:04 a.m.

b'The Aftaab theatre company, an Afghan troupe, was set up in 2005 with the help of the Th\\xe9\\xe2tre du Soleil, the famous French company. The Afghan actors were trained in France and now perform in Paris and Kabul. On stage in Paris for a new production, they are rehearsing with French actors. It\\u2019s a good opportunity to learn about their respective cultures, particularly with the two Afghan actresses.\\nFor Wajhma, a young Afghan woman, acting was a dream that had long seemed beyond her reach. In 2009 she joined Aftaab, a theatre company founded with the help of the Th\\xe9\\xe2tre du Soleil. Now her dream has become a reality.\\nProduced by Laetitia Chadenat. Also available in High Definition.'