The National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) on Wednesday directed all theater production companies and electronic ticketing platforms to strictly adhere to theatrical performance regulations, particularly prohibiting:
▸ Any advertising or promotion of performances before obtaining the Council's official Theatrical Performance License
▸ Marketing activities prior to regulatory approval
Rationale (NCCAL Statement):
Quality Assurance: Ensures alignment with Kuwait's technical and cultural standards
Artistic Integrity: Preserves the Kuwaiti theater's tradition of meaningful artistic expression
Sector Development: Supports the theater movement's local/regional growth through:
Appropriate regulatory frameworks
Cultural identity preservation
Community value protection
Council Commitments:
✓ Ongoing support for theatrical innovation
✓ Regulatory facilitation within legal boundaries
✓ Development of creative content worthy of Kuwait's theatrical heritage
Strategic Context:
This measure reinforces Kuwait's:
*2023-2028 Cultural Sector Development Plan*
GCC Theater Standardization Initiative
Digital Content Governance Protocols