'A Different Romeo and Juliet' to premiere on March 28
Marking the 400th death anniversary of William Shakespeare, the British Council, in collaboration with Dhaka Theatre and Graeae Theatre Company (UK), is to recreate Shakespeare's iconic play "Romeo and Juliet" with the title "A Different Romeo and Juliet".
The 75-minute production, featuring 14 differently-abled artistes, will premiere at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on March 28. Jenny Sealey, artistic director of Graeae Theatre Company and renowned thespian Nasiruddin Yousuff of Dhaka Theatre have led the production.
The announcement was made yesterday at a press conference held at the British High Commissioner's residence in Dhaka.
Alison Blake, British High Commissioner to Dhaka; Matt Pusey, deputy director of British Council; Jenny Sealey, creative director of Graeae Theatre Company; Nasiruddin Yousuff, head of Dhaka Theatre; and Liaquat Ali Lucky, director general of Shilpakala Academy attended the press meet.
"In this special year of an 'Inclusive Commonwealth', the performance by disabled Bangladeshi actors is an example of inclusivity and demonstrates that no-one should be left behind regardless of their ability. I hope this production inspires others to take part not only in the arts but other disciplines,' said Alison Blake in his speech.
The British Council initiated this project in 2013 with an aim to empower people with disabilities by facilitating social inclusion through theatre workshops that helped them explore their identity and infused an enriched sense of self-worth.
The play will be performed in front of an audience comprising of targeted policy makers, organisations and other stakeholders working with people with disabilities, special needs schools and theatre lovers on March 28 and 29.
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