Guwahati: In celebration of World Theatre Day, SAMAHAR Natya Gosthee will stage its acclaimed play Nyay in Guwahati on March 27.
Written and directed by renowned theatre personality Dr. Sitanath Lahkar, the play will be performed at the Sri Sri Madhavadeva International Auditorium at Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra, starting at 6:45 pm.
Eminent scholar and former Gauhati University professor Dr. Abani Kumar Bhagawati will grace the event as the chief guest.
He will inaugurate the performance and deliver a speech on the significance of World Theatre Day, which has been observed annually since its inception in Paris in 1961 as a platform for socially conscious theatre practitioners.
Speaking on the occasion, SAMAHAR President Lalit Chandra Sarma highlighted the importance of the day.
“World Theatre Day holds immense significance for every theatre practitioner. Given the current societal challenges in our state and country, SAMAHAR decided to mark this day with a presentation of Nyay,” he said.
Nyay addresses the harrowing issues of lynching and sexual violence, portraying the struggles of a rape survivor as she battles societal stigma and seeks justice.
The play sheds light on the emotional and legal challenges faced by victims, emphasising the resilience required to navigate such ordeals.
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SAMAHAR Natya Gosthee, a theatre group from Assam, has been active in the theatrical landscape for over four decades.
Known for its impactful productions across Assam, Tripura, West Bengal, Goa, and Delhi, the group has staged more than 500 well-received performances, spanning street and proscenium theatre as well as radio and television.
With Nyay, SAMAHAR continues its tradition of socially relevant storytelling, offering a poignant and thought-provoking experience on a day dedicated to the transformative power of theatre.
