and engages artists who are members of the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. There are multiple channels. Ahad Raza Mir responds to nepotism allegations Actor spilled the beans on moving to Pakistan, acting journey, being a 'star kid' and marriage to Sajal Aly Entertainment Desk January 20, 2021 Our productions strive to reflect the dynamic and diverse theatrical community of Calgary and Calgary audiences. #willgetstabbedformyfamily. After stunning us with his singing debut in the last season of Coke Studio, this 24-year-old hunk recently played the role of Hamlet in Vertigo Theatre’s Hamlet: A … Actor Ahad Raza Mir who plays Hamlet in … The Pakistani actor has been nominated by The Betty Mitchell Awards in the Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama category. The Rose Theatre and I have decided to postpone our production of Hamlet to next year,” said Mir… Making the right decisions. Ahad then shared Vertigo Theatre’s tweet on his on Instagram page, getting fans excited. KARACHI: Actor Ahad Raza Mir has been awarded a Betty Mitchell Award for his portrayal of Hamlet in a theatre play. By Aymen Sherwani, March 22 2019 —. Is that a characteristic you have yourself? $25 – $45. What are you hoping to bring to your Hamlet? Canada groomed me. Tuesday Jun 25, 2019 Ahad Raza Mir won 'Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama' for his role as the titular character in ‘Hamlet: A Ghost Story'. So, I want to set an example for the young minorities and say, “Hey if I can do it you can do it.” You know maybe I’ll inspire somebody to go, “I don’t want to do biomechanics. I’m not reading it as a character. There’s a connection that is sometimes lacking in film and TV. Living in Canada. Out of hundreds of graves I just started walking one way and there it was. Directed by … Ahad Raza Mir delivered a powerhouse of a performance in play Hamlet: A Ghost Story and now he's being recognised for it. It starts with allowing that child to explore what he wants to explore. We rely on readers — and a handful of advertisers who share our values — to make our work possible. Ahad Raza Mir wins The Betty Mitchell Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Good news for all of us as our favorite star Ahad Raza Mir has won an ... (@BettyMitchells) June 25, 2019. I have. And as soon as we sat down and started doing the table work, I found out the text supports that he is this kind of melancholy, brooding, depressed soul. Taking to … I want to learn how to play the guitar and do music.”. I think at the end of the day Shakespeare is always relatable. Vertigo is located at the base of the Calgary Tower in the heart of downtown Calgary and is home to the organization its two performance venues and the BD&P Mystery Theatre Series. Ahad Raza Mir has been on the rise since he made his debut in Pakistan’s entertainment industry a couple of years ago. photo: ahad raza mir/instagram In August last year, when Ahad Raza Mir was prepping to take on the role of Shakespeare's Hamlet , he was simultaneously getting ready for … Pakistani actor Ahad Raza Mir had a great year with some successful projects like drama series ‘Yakeen Ka Safar’ and AVN 91.85 Increased By 0.23 (0.25%) BOP 9.29 Decreased By -0.01 (-0.11%) After stunning us with his singing debut in the last season of Coke Studio, this 24-year-old hunk recently played the role of Hamlet in Vertigo Theatre’s Hamlet: A Ghost Story. KARACHI: Pakistani actor Ahad Raza Mir has decided to postpone the production of his latest Canadian theatrical project ‘Hamlet’ in the wake of the COVID-19. This is a Hamlet for the modern age as The Shakespeare Company, Hit+Myth Productions, and Vertigo Theatre team up for a ghostly re-imagining of one of the Bard’s greatest works. Ahad Raza Mir (Urdu: آحد رضا میر ‎; born 29 September 1993) is a Pakistani actor and singer. I was a business student, and I was still doing shows with the drama department there. In school and in rehearsals, they always go, “Be honest. And then there’s Ophelia and all these things are happening and he’s feeling these emotions for the first time. Be honest. Wish there was a way for you all to see the show…and maybe there will be. He is none other than our famous “Yaqeen Ka Safar” actor. The young and talented ‘Yaqeen Ka Safar’ actor Ahad Raza Mir never fails to surprise us with his acting skills. Ahad Raza Mir delivered a powerhouse of a performance in play Hamlet: A Ghost Story and now he's being recognised for it. Directing Ahad Raza Mir in “Hamlet” is Haysam Kadri, a graduate of the Birmingham Conservatory at the Stratford Festival. From his flawless acting to his uber cool style, Ahad Raza Mir knows how to succeed with his multifaceted skill set. Ahad Raza Mir’s performance in “Hamlet: A Ghost Story,” in 2019 had earned rave reviews; Mir studied theatre in Calgary, is an award-winning actor with leading roles in popular TV shows and films in Pakistan; Last summer The Rose Brampton had announced Ahad Raza Mir will perform in the new production of “Hamlet” Sneak Peak. “It’s not going to be the same show; it will be up-scale. In school and in rehearsals they always go, “Be honest. In high school and university, you always hear the name Hamlet. It could be anything, and I think that’s relatability. photo by Citrus In 2019 Mir’s performance in “Hamlet: A Ghost Story,” at Calgary’s Vertigo Theatre, earned him rave reviews. The Shakespeare Company and Hit & Myth Productions are combining forces, along with The Rose, for a ghostly reimagining of one of the Bard’s greatest works, adapted for Brampton’s stage, and with the support of Brampton’s generous community. And I’ve never been here. Ahad Raza Mir delivered a powerhouse of a performance in play Hamlet: A Ghost Story and now he's being recognised for it. Ahad Raza Mir seriously knows how to act and play with the expressions and he has won the hearts of Canada by performing in a theatre. The awards will be held on June 24 2019. Current 2019 – 2020 subscriber and donor members get exclusive access to tickets in advance starting October 9, 2019. The Shakespeare Company repeatedly contacted him to sign him as the lead and he performed at the theatre earlier this year. Tamania, aka Urdu Mom, is on the spot in Calgary … Ahad Raza Mir won 'Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama' for his role as the titular character in ‘Hamlet: A Ghost Story'. In a short span of time Ahad Raza Mir has established himself as one of the top acting talents of Pakistan. The Rose Brampton announced today that Pakistani-Canadian star Ahad Raza Mir will perform in a thrilling new production of “Hamlet.”. Popular theatre and television actor Ahad Raza Mir recently appeared on a talk show with Anas Bukhash and spoke of things he never even thought about before. The moment is the moment. And I think the only way to bring out an honest performance is for you to bring it out from inside. I mean, it’s because of film and TV that I am where I am. Directing Ahad Raza Mir in “Hamlet” is Haysam Kadri, a graduate of the Birmingham Conservatory at the Stratford Festival. A post shared by Ahad Raza Mir (@ahadrazamir) on Jan 8, 2019 at 6:01am PST Ahad Raza Mir Bags International Nomination for Hamlet Ahad has become one of the leading actors of our entertainment industry in no time. He’s struggling to make one choice – being that’s it’s to murder somebody or not. Movie alert; HAMLET; Ahad Raza Mir is on international fame! Sometimes I feel there’s this constant need to inform your fans about what you’re doing on social media whereas my argument is if you’re watching me in a show where I’m in the 1940s and the next second you’re seeing me at the beach with a coffee in my hand it throws your audience off. And maybe some young Pakistani guy goes, “Hey, he did it, why can’t I do it?” And hopefully, he goes and argues with his parents and hopefully his parents will be supportive. You know I think this place is what groomed me. It’s about making choices. Pakistani actor Ahad Raza Mir had a great year with some successful projects like drama series ‘Yakeen Ka Safar’ and AVN 91.85 Increased By 0.23 (0.25%) BOP 9.29 Decreased By -0.01 (-0.11%) — The Shakespeare Company (@ShakespeareYYC) February 14, 2019. Ahad Raza Mir nominated for international award for Hamlet Web Desk On Jun 11, 2019 Last updated Jun 11, 2019 Pakistani hearthrob and actor Ahad Raza Mir has bagged an international … Ahad Raza Mir’s performance in “Hamlet: A Ghost Story,” in 2019 had earned rave reviews; Mir studied theatre in Calgary, is an award-winning actor with leading roles in popular TV shows and films in Pakistan; Last summer The Rose Brampton had announced Ahad Raza Mir will perform in the new production of “Hamlet” Focus on the stories and not necessarily on what you’re having for lunch. The Shakespeare Company and Hit & Myth Productions. A few weeks ago we reported that Ahad Raza Mir has bagged a nomination for his play Hamlet: A Ghost Story, which he had performed in Canada in April. We are Canada’s only fully professional theatre company dedicated to producing plays based in the mystery genre. Ahad Raza Mir bags international nomination for Hamlet ... June 25, 2019. Adapted by Anna Cummer. From Sammi to Yakeen Ka Safar to … Pakistani actor Ahad Raza Mir has recently played an iconic role of ‘Hamlet’ in a play ‘Hamlet: A Ghost Story’ in Ve ANL 28.30 Increased By 0.24 (0.86%) ASC 16.70 Increased By 0.08 (0.48%) Ahad Raza Mir no longer feels he’d like to hang out with Hamlet, Shakespeare’s doomed Prince of Denmark. So, that’s the struggle for him in the play. Hit & Myth Productions is a professional independent theatre company based in Calgary, Alberta. I’m reading it as I would read it. He has been recognized for his stellar performance and has bagged The Betty Mitchell Award in the Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama category #Hamlet #gettingstabbedhurts Also really missing my fans. Ahad Raza Mir is the first brown actor to play Hamlet in Canada. I want people to appreciate the performances and appreciate the stories. He has advised me about how to handle people. Kadri spent six seasons as a company member at Stratford. KARACHI: Pakistani Actor Ahad Raza Mir has been nominated for The Betty Mitchell Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama for his title role in Shakespeare’s Hamlet in Canada. That thought is what confuses him. I’m not reading it as a character. Assalam o Alaikum . In a short span of time Ahad Raza Mir has established himself as one of the top acting talents of Pakistan. You know Hamlet spends a lot of time contemplating life and thinking about existence and looking up into the stars and examining motivations and what’s going on. Wish there was a way for you all to see the show…and maybe there will be. Tickets can be purchased at therosebrampton.ca or by phone at 905-874-2800. The tale is a ghost story, a detective story, and a revenge story all packed into one unforgettable night of theatre. “It’s not going to be the same show; it will be up-scale. Ahad Raza Mir bags international nomination for Hamlet ... June 25, 2019. The sensation of Pakistan’s showbiz industry Ahad Raza Mir, after getting massive success on television screen, proved his skills on cinema screen with the project Parwaaz Hai Junoon, surprised with his singing debut on Coke Studio with song Ko Ko Korina, and now, ventured into the world of theater winning millions of hearts across the border. So, the new production at Vertigo is a ghost story. The Yeh Dil Mera star opened up about his decision to marry young and marry Sajal Aly, along with the nepotism allegations he may face every now and then. And I was looking at it and there were some rocks on it and stuff and some little painted flowers, and the guy comes up and he goes, “Okay, here’s the number.” And I’m like, “Okay, where is it?” And he goes, “It’s right here. So I’m very excited to be bringing the show to Brampton and the GTA area,” said Raza Mir. Ahad Raza Mir had conquered the world of television with award-winning drama Yaqeen ka Safar and made his mark on Pakistan’s drama industry. Last September, I interviewed Haysam Kadri the artistic director of the Shakespeare Company about their season of Hamlet which included, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead with ATP, Hammered Hamlet at the High Performance Rodeo in January, and now Hamlet: A Ghost Story in partnership with Vertigo Theatre. The fact that he struggles with questions that we in our lives also struggle with and as an audience as we’re watching him struggle we somehow relate to that? Ahad then shared Vertigo Theatre’s tweet on his on Instagram page, getting fans excited. Do you think that’s one of the appeals then of Hamlet? But the reason you should come watch our show is because we’re going to give it not just a modern contemporary spin but then there’s the whole ghost element, and the supernatural, and the thriller vibe that comes in with Vertigo. LAHORE- Ahad Raza Mir has been riding high on success, starting from TV drama serial Sammi to Yakeen Ka Safar, with which he won millions of hearts and also ... 2019. Be honest. There was a show my dad did back in the eighties and the streets would literally be empty because everyone was home watching that show. Your trusted source for independent theatre news and reviews. Mir is known for his roles in Pakistani television serials and films, and for his appearance in musical show Coke Studio.Mir has established a career in Pakistan and has earned praise for portraying unconventional roles on screen, and is the recipient of a Lux Style Award. In a short span of time Ahad Raza Mir has established himself as one of the top acting talents of Pakistan. You found it.” And I just said, “Okay.” I said my prayers and went back to the car and I just started crying because that feeling…was terrifying to be honest…it was just scary. I didn’t really believe in them in the beginning, but I remember one time I visited my grandmother’s grave and I hadn’t seen it before and I went on my own. Being at the University of Calgary I remember I was in business. We build strong partnerships through our various student and professional outreach initiatives that are designed specifically to help meet our community investment objectives. Ahad Raza Mir’s Hamlet Gets Nominated For The Betty Mitchell Awards He’s already won ‘best actor in a musical’ at the Canadian Critics’ Awards by Ummara Sheraz June 11, 2019, 3:12 pm And I’m working with actors I remember seeing in productions when I was in University, and when I was starting out professionally, and now I’m getting a chance to work with them and that’s exciting. Ahad Raza Mir is nominated for an Award by “The Betty Mitchell Awards” in a play named “Hamlet: A Ghost Story in Canada”. LAHORE:-Pakistani heartthrob Ahad Raza Mir has been nominated at the Betty Mitchell Awards in ‘Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama’ category. So, any time I let it go to my head my Dad goes, “Big deal.” And my Dad, for example, is the same guy in the house that he is outside when he’s working and when he’s interacting with fans. Jun 15, 2019 - Ahad Raza Mir is nominated for an Award by “The Betty Mitchell Awards” in a play named “Hamlet: A Ghost Story in Canada” at Calgary theatre. But I think the connection you create – I won’t even say with another actor – I’ll say with another individual – another human being during rehearsal and during a scene, there’s a kind of magic behind it. It’s all about the right person to get married to. Making mistakes. And he comes from a different time. Traditional arts journalism is in decline. Hit & Myth collaborates with small to mid-sized sized theatre companies and independent artists to co-produce theatre that is provocative, modern, sensational, and above all else, entertaining. “We look forward to the energy and excitement that the GTA and the city of Brampton will bring to this show.”. Single tickets go on sale October 24, 2019 Vertigo Theatre has entertained audiences for 42 years with high-quality programming, evolving into a truly unique organization. You know our cast should reflect our society and even though we’re good at it I don’t think we push that enough. You’ve seen the ghost of your dad. CASTAhad Mir as HamletJoel Cochrane as Ghost, Player King, PriestMeg Farhall as Marcella, Rosencrantz, Player QueenKaren Hines as PoloniaAllison Lynch as HoratiaCurt McKinstry as ClaudiusBehrad Moshtagh as Laertes, GuildensternGraham Percy as Barnardo, First Player, Grave DiggerNatasha Strickey as OpheliaDaniela Vlaskalic as Gertrude, CREATIVE TEAM Craig Hall, DirectorAnna Cummer, PlaywrightHanne Loosen, Set & Costume DesignerDavid Fraser, Lighting DesignerPeter Moller, Sound DesignKarl Sine, Fight DirectorJane MacFarlane, Text & Vocal CoachClaire Bolton, Stage ManagerChandler Ontkean, Assistant Stage ManagerDerek Paulich, Production ManagerRebecca Fauser, Assistant Director. Be honest.” And when I read the script – the first time I read it as me. And I don’t think the arts and theatre are going to survive unless we diversify the audience and in order to diversify the audience one of the things we have to show is people of different backgrounds performing these roles. Ahad Raza Mir has been on the rise since he made his debut in Pakistan’s entertainment industry a couple of years ago. The right choice for post-secondary. Ahad Raza Mir’s Hamlet Gets Nominated For The Betty Mitchell Awards He’s already won ‘best actor in a musical’ at the Canadian Critics’ Awards by Ummara Sheraz June 11, 2019… Ahad, you’ve achieved a lot of fame in your native Pakistan, but you’re returning to the Shakespeare Company here in Canada for an opportunity to play Hamlet. Ahad Raza Mir in Hamlet, a joint production of Vertigo Theatre, The Shakespeare Company and Hit & Myth Productions. ... 2019 • • 4 minute read. It’s just you at a new address. Meg Farhall as Rosencrantz, Ahad Mir as Hamlet and Behrad Mashtagh as Guildenstern in the Vertigo Theatre, Shakespeare Company, Hit+Myth Production of Hamlet: A Ghost Story. A post shared by Ahad Raza Mir (@ahadrazamir) on Feb 14, 2019 at 6:12am PST While Hamlet is considered the most powerful and influential works in the English literature, we can only rely on our imagination and social media to see Ahad Raza Mir in the lead role. When we raised funds for our podcast, The "Performers Podcast," the average donation from people like you was $96. Ahad Raza Mir Bags Betty Mitchell Award for Hamlet. Kadri spent six seasons as a company member at Stratford. After stealing millions of hearts in the movie Parwaaz Hai Junoon, Ahad is now all set to raise the bar with an exciting project for 2019. We've had over 1.5 million page views, and are grateful that you are here. The Shakespeare Company and Vertigo had previously collaborated on a highly successful production of Macbeth and were looking to repeat that success. And I can’t believe I forgot to tell you this, but one of the other reasons I’m back is that you know in Canada we’re really focused on diversity and diversity on the stage. Hamlet is running at Vertigo Theatre from March 20 to April 13, 2019, as Ahad returns to his theatre roots in Canada. “Hamlet,” starring Ahad Raza Mir, opens in October 2020 at The Rose Brampton, with only nine public performances and three The Rose Theatre and I have decided to postpone our production of Hamlet to next year,” said Mir. March 28, 2019 Ahad Raza Mir is performing in Hamlet in Calgary, from March 20 to April 13, 2019 at the Vertigo Theatre. It’s just you at a new address. And I think the only way to bring out an honest performance is for you to bring it out from inside. And I couldn’t find it, and so I went to the guy who knows whose grave is whose and I said, “I’m looking for this lady.” And he goes, “Okay let me go look.” And he goes back to his little office and he’s looking at his books, and I felt this kind of pull. I know how I should act but there must be some other way for me to approach this. The young and talented ‘Yaqeen Ka Safar’ actor Ahad Raza Mir never fails to surprise us with his acting skills. “It’s really nice because you leave one place and you think that place will forget you but they didn’t,” Mir says. Today, the name Ahad Raza Mir has become a cult, an obsession followed by millions across the globe; the success of the on-going play ‘Hamlet: A Ghost Story’ in Calgary, Canada is a testament to this statement. Steven Schipper, executive artistic director at The Rose Brampton, added, “We’re deeply grateful to Haysam Kadri for bringing Ahad Raza Mir to grace our stage at The Rose. Your uncle’s killed your father. Popular theatre and television actor Ahad Raza Mir recently appeared on a talk show with Anas Bukhash and spoke of things he never even thought about before. And then you read it, and you go, “Wow, this is a beautiful piece of literature.” And I think as you mature as an actor and the more work you do you realize that Hamlet is a kind of rite of passage that you have to cross. Tell me about the actors you’re working with here – what are you excited about in terms of working with these folks? I’m reading it as I would read it. Ahad Raza Mir. I think I had a very clear idea of what I wanted to do with Hamlet. The awards will be held on June 24 2019. How to handle crowds. The young and talented Yaqeen Ka Safar actor Ahad Raza Mir has all it takes to make it successful in the showbiz industry. Details, Details: University of Calgary theatre student turned Pakistani film star Ahad Raza Mir makes his return to Calgary for the first time in three years to take on the role of Hamlet in Vertigo Theatre’s Hamlet: A Ghost Story. And it’s not just one thing. I wanted him to be, for lack of a better word, a bro. Being at the University of Calgary. I have. April 14, 2019 April 14, 2019 iqra amir Ahad Raza is one of the substantial Pakistani actor who got fame by Pakistani television industry especially from the drama serial “Yaqeen ka Safar” against Sajal Aly. Breaks the illusion of what you’re trying to create as an actor. Hit & Myth has produced musicals, comedies and cutting edge dramas, a genre that we lovingly call “commercial alternativism.” From musicals like Urinetown and Evil Dead, to hard-hitting dramas like Martin Mcdonagh’s The Pillowman and David Mamet’s Race, to dark comedies like Neil Labute’s reasons to be pretty; to vibrant adaptations of both Shakespeare (Titus Andronicus and All’s Well That Ends Well) as well as Shakespeare inspired (William Shakespeare’s Land of the Dead and Equivocation) works. Today, the name Ahad Raza Mir has become a cult, an obsession followed by millions across the globe; the success of the on-going play ‘Hamlet: A Ghost Story’ in … By Aymen Sherwani, March 22 2019 —. And similarly for me, when I have too many options about deciding what do I do with my life that’s a struggle. I actually think he’s feeling anger and grief all together at once. The Shakespeare Company is Calgary’s lean and mean classical theatre company, highlighting the best of the Bard in all his comedy, tragedy, and bawdiness. But first he’ll take business and then he’ll realize he’s in the wrong thing. It’s you exploring yourself in a different place and I think that’s the only way for me to make it honest. “Hamlet is a role an actor doesn’t quite get enough of. So, maybe that’s what it takes. Ahad Raza Mir, Actor: Yakeen Ka Safar. Ahad recently returned to Pakistan after a successful run of Hamlet: A Ghost Story in Calgary and he will be performing again next year in September in Toronto, followed by a possible run in Dubai. The Shakespeare Company repeatedly contacted him to sign him as the lead and he performed at the theatre earlier this year. Yes, because that’s what being human is all about. Ahad Raza Mir is performing in Hamlet in Calgary, from March 20 to April 13, 2019 at the Vertigo Theatre. Your father, Asif Raza Mir, is also a well-known actor and has had a high degree of fame. Ahad raza mir ____Ahad we all love you very much & Likewise __ We also want your love _ Ahad your each like and comment on posts gives us happiness for millions of smiles_ It makes us happy and also appreciated which we all #ahadians and #sahadians want _ Many #sahadian like us never get this happiness of being noticed_ We are hurt and left feeling … A time when there was just one television channel in Pakistan, so if your show was a hit then the whole nation went crazy about you. The The Yeh Dil Mera star opened up about his decision to marry young and marry Sajal Aly, along with the nepotism allegations he may face every now and then. I’m curious when you’re playing a character like Hamlet how much of your performance do you know going in and how much is developed through the rehearsal process? This is part two of a two-part series about Hamlet: A Ghost Story. Sneak Peak. All reviews & comments © their respective owners. Founded in 1995, by Richard Kenyon and LuAnne Morrow, TSC has brought the Bard alive for Calgarians through both Shakespeare and Shakespeare inspired plays. Hey bro, what’s up? It’s you exploring yourself in a different place and I think that’s the only way for me to make it honest. A post shared by Ahad Raza Mir (@ahadrazamir) on Feb 14, 2019 at 6:12am PST While Hamlet is considered the most powerful and influential works in the English literature, we can only rely on our imagination and social media to see Ahad Raza Mir in the lead role. Be honest.” And when I read the script – the first time I read it as me. Ahad Raza Mir has been commended for his performance in Hamlet the play. “I believe that no matter what part we’re playing we have a part of ourselves in that character so you need to find that part of you that fits best with the character. Did he have any words of advice to you that have helped you balance the work with the fame? Ahad Raza Mir is a Pakistani actor. I felt this pull towards this one grave, and I just went up, and I approached it, and I didn’t think anything of it at the time. And I think Canada is still doing a good job about that, but the issue is even before all that. University of Calgary theatre student turned Pakistani film star Ahad Raza Mir makes his return to Calgary for the first time in three years to take on the role of Hamlet in Vertigo Theatre’s Hamlet: A Ghost Story. Our artistic mandate allows exposure to a broad demographic and our diverse audience includes all walks of life. We are committed to making Shakespeare accessible through innovative performances and inspired directing. A post shared by Ahad Raza Mir (@ahadrazamir) on Mar 5, 2019 at 6:48am PST Tamania, aka Urdu Mom, is on the spot in Calgary to review for Karachista.. Spring comes in Calgary this year not just with the prospect of great weather but to the delight of Ahad Raza Mir fans: the amazing opportunity to see him live in theatre. Lahore (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 30th March, 2019) Actor Ahad Raza Mir has once proved his mettle as he recently performed at theatre play Hamlet. And I also have some very selfish reasons to come back to a place where I originated. You always hear “To be or not to be” and you kind of go, “What’s the big deal? There are digital platforms. It’s mom’s married your uncle. Although, if you read the play he doesn’t really figure it out in the end, but I think, as Craig our director has mentioned, he’s a man of the new age. Rose Theatre Brampton Resident Director Danny Harvey, Stratford Festival Surplus, Shakespeare Accounts for Roughly One-Quarter of Attendance, Stratford Festival Performances Cancelled Through the end of May, Podcast with New York casting director Kate Lumpkin. I have. Plus, I’m just trying to make him human. Ahad recently returned to Pakistan after a successful run of Hamlet: A Ghost Story in Calgary and he will be performing again next year in September in Toronto, followed by a possible run in Dubai. © 2009–2021. Hit & Myth seeks to entertain, while always packing a serious theatrical punch. Mir is known for his roles in Pakistani television serials and films, and for his appearance in musical show Coke Studio.Mir has established a career in Pakistan and has earned praise for portraying unconventional roles on screen, and is the recipient of a Lux Style Award. Today, the name Ahad Raza Mir has become a cult, an obsession followed by millions across the globe; the success of the on-going play 'Hamlet: A Ghost Story' in Calgary, Canada is a testament to this statement. From his flawless acting to his uber cool style, Ahad Raza Mir knows how to succeed with his multifaceted skill set. Do you find yourself contemplating all those big questions? school performances. Photo: karachista In part one, I interviewed Director Craig Hall and Playwright Anna Cummer, who penned the adaptation, about their unique take on one of Shakespeare’s most famous and most produced play. And I was going, “I want to do business, but I love theatre.” And then one day I went, “I need to decide.” And that decision was so difficult to make but when I finally made it – when I switched to drama – my life changed. Whereas I’ve seen people one way outside of work and when they’re at work they’re something else. It’s a big decision, and I think we all struggle with that on a daily basis. So, how do you stay grounded and focused now that you’re dealing with the fame and you’re dealing with trying to focus on the work? “It’s really nice because you leave one place and you think that place will forget you but they didn’t,” Mir says. 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