Aarohan National Theatre Festival 2007
15 April to 11 May 2007, 12 noon & 5.30 pm
Sama Theatre, Rimal Theatre,
Gurukul, Old Baneshwor, Kathmandu.
Festival Schedule
April 15, 2007
Opening Ceremony
Mayadevika Sapana (A play on the impact of conflict) by Aarohan Gurukul, Kathmandu
April 16, 2007
Cholung (A play based on a Limbu Myth) by Shreeantu Pictures, Jhapa
April 17, 2007
Gangalalko Chitaa (A play on martyr Gangala) by Letang Natya Samuha, Morang
April 18, 2007
Samayantar (A play on Magar culture) by Narayani Kala Mandir, Chitawan
April 19, 2007
Chhutaha Ghail (A Maithili play on a legendry character, Gonu Jha) by Mithila Natya Kala Parishad, Janakpur
April 20, 2007
Bhitte Ghadi (A play on the paradoxes of life) by Mandapika Kala Samuha, Kathmandu
April 21, 2007
Samaya Sarir Yatra (A solo performance on contemporary history) by M.Art Theatre, Kathmandu
April 22, 2007
Salaam Bihani (A play about politics and social transformation) by Satweek Natya Mandir, Kathmandu
April 23, 2007
Raute (A play based on ethnic Raute culture) by Miteree Kala Kendra, Nepalgunj
April 24, 2007
Sipahi ra Shalik (A play about contemporary politices and People's Movement II) by The Himalayan Theatre, Kathmandu
April 25, 2007
Peeda Geet (A solo performance about a victim of conflict) by Udhghosh, Kathmandu
April 26, 2007
Pretka Pitaharu (A play on sorcery and shamanism) by Aarambha Nepal, Nawalparasi
April 27, 2007
Anikaalko Yatra (A play on Chepang culture and their way of life) by Taranga ,Hetauda
April 28, 2007
Kamlari (An improvised play on slavery system in Tharu community of western Terai) by Kamlari Samuha,Deukhuri,Daang
April 29, 2007
Ek Raat (A play based on the "Ek Raat",'One Night' by Bisheshwor Prasad Koirala) by Shristi Natya Samuha, Dharan
April 30, 2007
Deshle Gumaaekaharu (A depiction of twelve years of 'People's War') by Natyagriha Nepal, Udayapur
May 1, 2007
Buddhimati Dhwonchwalecha ( A Newari play based on Newari folk story) by Shreekala Natya Samuha, Lalitpur
May 2, 2007
Parinaam (An impact of twelve years of 'People War') by Kshitiz Natya Samuha, Paanchthar
May 3, 2007
Sahid No.206 (A meta-dramatic depiction of the impacts of 'People's Wars') by Renew Art Theatre Sarlahi
May 4, 2007
Kathaa: Sanaika Dhunhauko (A play about the predicaments of a Damai family) by Matribhumi Theatre, Bhojpur
May 5, 2007
Bisthapan (A play about Diaspora and trans-national identify) by Jyotipunj Sign Theatre, Kathmandu
May 6, 2007
Andhako Hatti ( A satire on contemporary political situation) by Anaam ,Dharan.
May 7, 2007
Ganthaigantha (A play about the pains and predicaments of impoverished women) by SEED Nepal, Parbat.
May 8, 2007
Sati Kalasa (A play on Dhamari, afolk tradition of Sati Kalasa populary known in Bheri region of western Nepal) by Bageena Smuha, Surkhet
May 9, 2007
Arichali (A pay on Santhali culture of eastern Terai) by Marangburu Santali Kalakar Parisad, Morang.
May 10, 2007
Aahal (A play about the withering condition of old feudals ) by Sanskritik Sansthan, Kathmandu
May 11, 2007
Burki (A play based on real story of a water tap) by Ranga Sarathi, Kathmandu.
Interaction with Actors and Directors:
After every performance ,there will be an interaction session in which director will offer his/her views on the play ,and the audience will get an opportunityu to interact with the director.(Time:9-10 am ,Gurukul)

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