The Drama Theatre at Katara Cultural Village witnessed the presentation of the play "The Haunted House" last night, amidst a remarkable turnout of the audience.

There was strong interaction with the play's events, presented in an innovative theatrical style that blends horror and comedy. The show received widespread acclaim from the audience, who interacted with the comic scenes and distinctive visual illusions.

This prompted the production team to increase the number of performances scheduled over the course of Eid al-Adha to meet the high demand. This show is part of a new Gulf tour carried out by the "Salam Media Group" team, led by artist Abdulaziz al-Musallam, the writer, director, and star of the play.

Al-Musallam emphasised that Doha represents a pivotal milestone in the play's journey, given the strong public engagement and mutual trust it has generated with the Qatari audience.

The play takes place in a suspenseful setting, telling the story of a man who discovers a plot by his wife to seize his home by claiming she is possessed by a demon. The plot unfolds in a dramatic and surprising manner.

The cast includes a number of Kuwaiti theatre stars, including Shihab Hajia, Khaled al-Mufidi, Fawz al-Shatti, Ibrahim al-Shaikhli, Abdullah and Mohammed Abdulaziz al-Muslim, Mustafa Ashkanani and Hiba al-Absi.

The success builds on the remarkable audience turnout achieved by the "Haunted House" series over the past years. It cements its position as one of the most prominent theatrical experiences in the field of comedy horror theatre in the Gulf, thanks to its exciting plot and skilled acting with support by high-level visual and technical elements.

The production team for the sixth edition was keen to develop the script and introduce new scenes that suit the general taste of the Qatari audience. Thus the show had a special local character that increased audience interaction and immersion in the play's events.