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Manipur theatre artists enthrall Delhi
by Kaikho
Paphro and Banda
New
Delhi: Various theatre lovers in Delhi had a special
treat from north-east India, recently as they attended
a Manipuri play here. The play "When we dead awaken"
was staged by Ratan Thiyam, the noted Manipuri playwright
and theatre director during the Delhi Ibsen Festival
organized by Royal Norwegian Embassy in collaboration
with Dramatic Art and Design academy. In 1899, Henrik
Ibsen wrote a play "When we dead awaken", which is
about the celebrated sculptor Arnold Rubek and his
wife Maia. The play reflected an intense desire for
life. The festival offered a platform to theatre artists
for showcasing their talent. R.K Bhogen, one theatre
artist, said: "We encourage those who are interested
in joining theatre. Everyone is welcome. Be it a Tangkhul,
Kuki or Meitei, if they are interested, we will train
them." Ratan Thiyam, the theatre Director on this
occasion, said: "We are very lucky that we have many
of the very good actors, senior actors are training
them. Nowadays we are trying to promote the young
actors." Thiyam, who staged the play in Manipuri,
has been a National School of Drama graduate. He is
a multi-faceted artist. His theatre productions have
gained recognition not just in India but also across
the world. For the audience, it was a special treat
to witness such a production. Dr. Ranjana Devi, one
among the audience, said: "We should also encourage
our youths to appreciate such kind of play. We are
really proud from the remote part of the country,
this renowned artist Ratan Thiyam, we are really proud
of him." Mahesh, another audience, said: "They get
a platform to express themselves. Normally, they are
just doing out there, they don't have much exposure,
coming here and showing it, they get a wider audience."
Apart from Delhi, the artistes have performed various
plays in other parts of the country. Manipur has a
rich tradition of theatre, which has been used to
express and create awareness in the society.
-Dec
30, 2008
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