Revisiting Kashmir, traditionally
6 April 2013 9:35 AM IST
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) is organising a three-day festival on traditional folk theatre of Kashmir titled Revisiting Bhand Pather. The Pathers (plays) are being directed by M.K. Raina, an eminent theatre, cinema and film personality. A group of 23 artistes from Kashmir will perform the Pathers in their own style accompanied by the traditional musical instruments. This will be a rare occasion that such a spectacle is being held in the Amphitheatre.
Day 1 will have the Inauguration followed by the performance of Gosain Pather. Gosain Pather deals with the concept of realising God's ultimate truth. Day 2 will play host to a panel discussion will be held in which eminent scholars of the field and theatre persons followed by Shikargah Pather that deals with the kingdom of Pashupati, the Shiva and his forest beings – the trees, humans, animals and the birds. The final day will have the performance of Badshah Pather, based on King Lear of Shakespeare.
DETAIL
Where: The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)
When: 5 to 7 April
Time: 5:30 pm onwards
Day 1 will have the Inauguration followed by the performance of Gosain Pather. Gosain Pather deals with the concept of realising God's ultimate truth. Day 2 will play host to a panel discussion will be held in which eminent scholars of the field and theatre persons followed by Shikargah Pather that deals with the kingdom of Pashupati, the Shiva and his forest beings – the trees, humans, animals and the birds. The final day will have the performance of Badshah Pather, based on King Lear of Shakespeare.
DETAIL
Where: The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)
When: 5 to 7 April
Time: 5:30 pm onwards
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