Swapnadal stages mimodrama ‘Jadur Pradip’

Theatre troupe Swapnadal brought their much-acclaimed production ‘Jadur Pradip’ (The Magic Lamp) on stage at the Experimental Theatre Hall of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the capital’s Segun Bagicha yesterday. A ‘mimodrama’, as the troupe calls it, ‘Jadur Pradip’ is based on the overly familiar fairy tale ‘Aladdin and the Magic Lamp’. The play has been adapted and directed by Zahid Repon. The central message of the production is the triumph of good over evil. Swapnadal wants to provide the audience an opportunity to enjoy pantomime - a performing art form that is yet to catch on in our country and also explore the potential of mimodrama here. Through metaphors, the play addresses both negative and positive human characteristics and finally establishes the supremacy of love and righteousness. The cast included Sajida Islam Parul, Asif Istiar, Hasan Rezaul, Monir Hossain, Al Amin, Shonali Rahman Julie, Zahid Ripon and others.

 

 

Swapnadal stages mimodrama Jadur Pradip

Theatre troupe Swapnadal brought their much-acclaimed production Jadur Pradip (The Magic Lamp) on stage at the Experimental Theatre Hall of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the capitals Segun Bagicha yesterday. A mimodrama, as the troupe calls it, Jadur Pradip is based on the overly familiar fairy tale Aladdin and the Magic Lamp. The play has been adapted and directed by Zahid Repon. The central message of the production is the triumph of good over evil. Swapnadal wants to provide the audience an opportunity to enjoy pantomime - a performing art form that is yet to catch on in our country and also explore the potential of mimodrama here. Through metaphors, the play addresses both negative and positive human characteristics and finally establishes the supremacy of love and righteousness. The cast included Sajida Islam Parul, Asif Istiar, Hasan Rezaul, Monir Hossain, Al Amin, Shonali Rahman Julie, Zahid Ripon and others.