Theatre

Theatre

MUSINGS / The journey of 'Khwabnama' from a novel to a play

I once thought it was impossible to present the magnitude of the novel on stage.

2y ago

‘Nil Chhaya’ reconjures ghosts of Bengal’s Indigo Revolution

‘Nil Chhaya' connects the Indigo Revolt to the oppressions faced by present day garment factory workers in Bangladesh.

2y ago

MUSINGS / How I became Tamijer Baap in ‘Khowabnama’

I found myself looking for him beyond the pages of Elias's novel, among the old men who beg on the streets of Dhaka, or in the madman lying on the footpath, trying to say something  in a huff or lost in a hallucination on the open road.

2y ago

National dance-drama festival begins at BSA today

A three-day-long national dance-drama festival has begun in Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Wednesday. The festival will be inaugurated today, and will continue on July 24 and 25.

2y ago

Prachyanat to stage ‘Khawabnama’ in BSA

Popular theatre troupe, Prachyanat is ready to stage their popular play “Khawabnama” at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Saturday.

2y ago

Theatre celebrates golden jubilee with Independence Day specials

Celebrating the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence and their journey of 50 years, noted drama troupe Theatre has launched a year-long initiative. Marking Independence Day, they will be staging well-known plays.

2y ago

Liberation War through the eyes of differently abled artistes

The 20 minute technical show was showcased at the Liberation War Museum. Directed by differently abled British theatre director, Ramesh Meyyappan, the play emphasised on the theme of the 1971 genocide and Liberation War without the use of any dialogues.

3y ago

Portraying genocide across 64 districts

Commemorating the struggle of our Liberation war, Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence and birth centenary of the Father of The Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. noted cultural and theatre personality Liaquat Ali Lucky, Director General of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), has conceptualised and organised ‘Gonohotta Poribesh Theatre’. Based on the mass genocides in 1971, the plays are being staged in 64 districts across the country.

3y ago

‘Dear Liar’ staged at BSA

Theatre troupe Natyam Repertory staged the Bangla adaption of Jerome Kilty’s Dear Liar, at the Studio Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) recently.

5y ago

Bangla Nattyadal’s ‘Megh’ to be staged at BSA tomorrow

Popular theatre troupe, Bangla Nattyadal, is set to stage the twelfth show of their play, Megh, at the Studio Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), at 7 pm tomorrow.

5y ago

‘Shikhondi Kotha’ staged at BSA

Renowned theatre troupe Mahakal Natya Sampraday will turn 36 on July 14. To mark the occasion, the group recently staged their renowned play Shikhondi Kotha for the 175th time, at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA). President of Sammilito Sangskritik Jote (SSJ),

5y ago

‘Draupadi Parampara’ staged at BSA

Theatre, a popular theatre troupe, staged their play, Drapaudi Parampara, recently at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. The play presented the world of Mahabharta, intertwined with modern times.

5y ago

A 'fearless' story

Dhaka Theatre, in association with British Council Dhaka, recently staged the story of a visually impaired girl, titled Fearless, at the Experimental Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

5y ago

Protik Theatre completes 33 years

Protik Theatre also honoured numerous people for their notable contributions to the society.

5y ago

Nrityanchal's 'Meera' to be staged at BSA today

The dance drama, Meera, will be staged today at the National Theater Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) at 7 pm. It is produced by Nrityanchal.

5y ago

'Tamsik' to stage at BSA

Today, Teerondaz Theatre Troupe will be staging the 4th production of their play Tamsik, scripted by Apu Mehedi and directed by Kazi

5y ago

Buderamer Kupe Pora: Civilisation down the gutter

The three-act play is set in an unspecified region in modern times. It revolves around a simpleton, Buderam (Khairul Islam), who is all set to embrace death by drowning in a country well.

5y ago

Dhaka Padatik's 'Trial of Surya Sen' at BSA today

Dhaka Padatik, one of the leading theatre groups in the country, will stage the eleventh show of their play, Trial of Surya Sen, today at 7

5y ago