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Gurukul, Baneshwor
Kathmandu, Nepal

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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)

 
Performance at the Theatre

"MAAYAA DEVI KAA SAPANAA"
Dreams of Mayadevi

About the play

The play blends dream with reality. The dream scene and the light and shadow effect, the moonlit night and darkness create a surrealistic effect.

"AGNI KO KATHA"
A Story of Fire

AGNIKO KATHA or A STORY of Fires is a set in a certain monastery of the Tibetan Buddhist order in the mountain of Nepal.