Padatik stages “Gohonjatra” at Shilpakala

Padatik Nattya Sangsad (TSC) held a special invite-only staging of their new play "Gohonjatra" on July 11 at Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA). The play will premiere at BSA on July 15.

Written by Rubayet Ahmed, the hour-long monologue is directed by Sudip Chakroborthy and enacted by Shamsi Ara Syka. The play revolves around the dangers of intolerance, violence, global political dynamics and the universal aspiration for peace and freedom.

The play is a timely mirror on extremism that negates existing ideologies and indulges in destruction and violence. The play's protagonist Salma has managed to flee captivity but returns to bury the dead and mourns her dead partner who has been brutally killed by extremists. She is unable to escape the clutches of her oppressors. Through her death she stands up for the good to reign supreme on earth.

Sanjib Kumar Dey has assisted in direction of the play. Sayeem Rana has planned music while Atiqul Islam Joy has designed light for the production.