Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra Concludes Fortnight of Cultural Events

The third edition of the Great British Festival Qatar drew to a close with a special performance of the various plays of iconic British playwright William Shakespeare by the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra. Held at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), the performance was part of a year-long program of cultural celebrations delivered around the world by the British Council to mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. Organized by the British Embassy and the British Council, this year’s fortnight of celebrations featured a celebration of the International Women’s Day, a 5-a-side schools’ football tournament, a Study in the UK exhibition, a special edition of Café Scientifique, a range of themed activities in hotels, a number of traditional British spring fêtes, a series of retail partnerships and a variety of special cultural events.