Namrata and Mahesh with Maotse Gurung in the Pokhara Song

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Renowned artist Maotse Gurung has acted in the song titled, "Manmohak Pokhara ".This song has creative direction by Prakash Subedi, direction/editing by Nishan Ghimire, and cinematography by Uttam Humagain. According to the story of the song, Namrata Sapkota plays the role of the heroine and Mahesh Khadka can be seen playing the role of a protagonist who together visits Pokhara. Similarly, they request Maotse Gurung, who has played the role of an uncle, to guide them to various lakes and important historical places of Pokhara.

‘ASPHYXIA’ garnered appreciation at Shilpee Theatre

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A dance drama ‘ASPHYXIA’ was staged at Shilpee Theatre, Battisputali on April 22 and April 23. Directed by Belgian duo Marion Lambert and Tatiana Rossignon, it revolved around the theme to raise awareness regarding climate change and pollution

Shrishti replaces Swastima, preparation for the play ‘Palpasa Café’ is in full swing

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A play Palpasa Cafe, of the same name as the novel, which was halted due to Covid-19 last year, is set to be staged from April 22.

Mandala Theatre-Nepal officially opens new comprehensive theatre space

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Mandala Theatre-Nepal is officially opening its new and comprehensive theatre space 'New Mandala' on Thursday. The new theatre space is located at Thapagaun, Kathmandu.

Stop Kiss: Engaging and intriguing show

- by Sangita Shrestha

The drama depicts gender-based violence and showcases the suffering and pain one has to go through. It began on November 25 at Shilpee Theatre, Battisputali. The drama also marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the start of the United Nation’s 16 days of activism against Gender-Based Violence.

'Anupasthiti Teen' reinforcing presence of Nepali theatre amid pandemic

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Featuring actors Bipin Karki, Usha Rajak, Pabitra Khadka and Manag Lawoti, the play 'Anupasthiti Teen' is being showcased on stage at Shilpee Theatre Nepal, Battisputali.

Journalist Narayan Wagle’s novel ‘Palpasa Cafe' to be staged

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The novel ‘Palpasa Café’ by novelist/ journalist Narayan Wagle is going to be staged as a drama. It is being staged in collaboration with Theater Village and Mandala Theater. Suraj Subedi has adapted the book in the play and Bimal Subedi is directing the same.

Theaters back into operation

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Theaters closed due to COVID-19 have reopened after about 10 months of rest. A total of eight of the closed theaters — Shilpee Theater, Jhorahat Theater, Arohan Gurukul, Pokhara Theater in Pokhara, Mandala Theater in Kathmandu, Theater Mall, Kaushi Theater and Shaili Theater — under the Theater Hub began reopening one after another from Thursday.

Japan's kabuki theatre resumes, socially distanced, after coronavirus hiatus

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Japan’s stately traditional kabuki theatre resumed performances on Saturday after a five-month break due to the novel coronavirus, with musicians in masks, actors farther apart on stage and only half the usual number of seats.

Exploring the future of theater

- by Sangita Shrestha

Theater hall comes alive with the soul of artists. The black box space becomes colorful with lively performance, along with the support of people working behind the scenes. However, since the outbreak of COVID-19 and lockdown in the nation the magic that used to happen has come to a halt. Like many other fields, theatrical scenario too is looking grim.

COVID-19 response, ‘Quarantine Campaigning Theater Festival Nepal’ with more Nepali dramas livestreaming on Facebook

- by Kiran Lama

In the festival, the videos of drama are being shown via its official Facebook page‐- Theater Mall -- at 5 pm onwards. The first day of festival kicked off on Friday with a live streaming of ‘Maan VS Malti’ by Kedar Shrestha. Though having some technical glitches on the first day, the initiation garnered good response amid Nepali theater enthusiasts.

Gearing up for 'Quarantine Campaign Theatrical Festival 2076'

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Since, the nation is lockdown for a week due to global pandemic COVID-19, it has effected every sector, including theater realm. All the theater houses across the nation has halted their shows for certain period.

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' revival closes due to coronavirus shutdown

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"Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" is the second stage production after Martin McDonagh's "Hangmen" that won't be returning on Broadway when it reopens post the coronavirus outbreak.

Agonies of an orphan explored in drama ‘Annie’

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This is the heart-warming tale of Annie’s adventures, her escape from the orphanage and the wicked Miss Hannigan to a new life with Daddy Warbucks.

11th national Children Drama Festival concludes

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Eleventh edition of the National Children Theatre Festival concluded on Wednesday. Organized by Shailee Theatre, in collaboration with Russian Center of Science and Culture and Nepal Academy of Music and Dance, the eight-day-long fest saw the staging of 18 plays.

All set for 11th National Children Theater Festival 2020

The Eleventh National Children Theater Festival 2020 is set to begin from February 5. Shailee Theater and Russian Center of Science and Culture are jointly organizing the 8-day long national celebration of play as per a press statement released by Shailee Theater.

Top five Nepali dramas in 2019

- by Kiran Lama

It is homecoming year for legendary actors including Neer Shah, Mithila Sharma, Sunil Pokharel and Ramesh Budhathoki who haven’t been on stage for theater performances for long years.

Shailee Theater gears up for ‘Bhuskoaago’

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Shailee Theater was planning to create its own theater since its establishment.

Dance Theatre Performance ‘VAST’ at RCSC

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After the successful show in India, Surya Performance Lab—a contemporary dance theatre company based in Auroville near Pondicherry is set to showcase its new production entitled ‘VAST’ in Nepal.

‘Puppet Theater Workshop’ begins

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The ‘Puppet Theater Workshop’ kicked off on October 14 at the Theatre Mall Kirtipur Rangamanch, Kirtipur. Japanese puppet theater director, Erina Saji along with her team is giving training on a variety of topics in the workshop