theatre
REFLECTIONS / Utpal Dutt and the new dawn
The audience for the jatra was all any Marxist theatre director in Kolkata could have wished for.
LITERARY CURTAINS / ‘Begum’s Blunder’ shines in Wilde splendour
Begum’s Blunder is a clever adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s Lady Windermere’s Fan. The play transports the Victorian setting to the imaginary Behrampur, the heyday of the Nawabs in India. With Naila Azad Nupur’s direction, and Sadaf Saaz working her behind-the-scenes magic as the producer, the production by Kaleidoscope projects lights on the prism of Wilde’s 1892 play to find their contemporary refractions and reflections in colonial India.
Bonna Mirza revives on stage
While Bonna Mirza is widely recognised for her roles in cinema and television, her roots in theatre remain a defining aspect of her career. Despite being a prominent figure in the film and TV industry, Bonna frequently graces the stage, captivating audiences with her acting prowess.
Theatre to thrive in 2024?
Prominent theatre troupes Prachyanat, Nagorik Natya Sampradaya, Aranyak Natyadal, Swapnadal, Meghdoot, Theatre, Batighar and others have planned to bring a new and intriguing set of theatrics to the stage as well for the year 2024 as well.
A theatrical triumph in East London: 'Prithok Palonko' mesmerises a packed house
The Brady Arts Centre in East London witnessed a cultural extravaganza as the curtains rose for "Prithok Palonko" (A Palanquin of One's Own), a production by Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, UK, staged on November 25, Saturday. This theatrical gem, written by Bulbul Hasan and directed by Syeda Saima Ahmed, is part of the much-anticipated 'A Season of Bangla Drama', an annual festival organised by the Tower Hamlets Council. The play wove a tapestry of love, poetry, and timeless connections, leaving the audience in awe.
Anuswar theatre troupe's 'Harmachis Cleopatra' underway
Dhaka's theater enthusiasts are in for a treat as the theater troupe Anuswar takes center stage with their latest production, "'Harmachis Cleopatra".
‘Tirthojatri’ stages successful run in Dhaka after New York
“Tirthojatri”, directed by Tauquir Ahmed, took the stage at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka recently. This production marks the 16th instalment from his theatre troupe Natyakendra. Prior to this, Tauquir presented the play to the expatriate audience at the Queens Theater in New York on March 18.
‘I don’t want anything more from life'
Today marks the 80th birthday of the renowned actor, Ferdousi Majumdar.
#Arts / Our theatre scene and its present challenges
Theatre has a rich history in Bangladesh. Like many other art forms, it combines social commentary and dialogue with skilful acting and narratives to reach audiences. With the advent of various entertainment platforms and given Bangladesh's limited approach to performative arts, theatre has progressed, but still has a long way to go to overcome multiple obstacles standing in its way.
Stage One presents “Suchona” at Shilpakala
Theatre troupe Stage One Dhaka presented their acclaimed production “Suchona” at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on April 24 evening.
Bhola Theatre stage Hing-Ting-Chot
Bhola Theatre, a leading theatre group of the district, staged their 16th production “Hing-Ting-Chot” in Kobi Mojammel Hoque Town Hall of Bhola on March 26.
Padatik stages “Shey” at Shilpakala
Padatik Natya Sangsad Bangladesh staged their popular production “Shey” on March 29 evening at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
Liberation War based play staged in Jamalpur
A Liberation War- based play, “Eikhane Shobkhane”, directed by Fahim Maleque Evan and written by Shahin Rahman was staged on March 25 and 26 at District Shilpakala Academy and Government Ashek Mahmud College auditorium in the district town.
World Theater Day observed in Pabna
World Theatre Day was observed with festivity in Pabna on Friday.
BSA observes World Puppet Theatre Day
Children, taking varied coloured and shaped puppets in their hands, joined in a procession to mark World Puppet Theatre Day at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on March 21.
Attack on theatre workers at Shilpakala
THE mindless assault on theatre workers at the Shilpakala Academy on Wednesday is an appalling example of a lapse in security at such an important cultural centre.
Aarshinagar staged “Se Raate Purnima Chhilo”
Aarshinagar staged their acclaimed play “Se Raate Purnima Chhilo” at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Tuesday evening.
Shormymala on a roll
Shormymala is a popular theatre artiste. She has been working with theatre troupe Palakar since 2006, and has acted in 10 stage plays including some critically acclaimed plays – “Nora's Daughter”, “Banglar Mati Banglar Jol”, “Mrittika Kumari” to name just a few.
“Theatre fights the unjust and ugly”-- Asaduzzaman Noor
Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor, MP is a powerful actor, elocutionist and a renowned theatre and cultural personality.