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 Ibsen
Theatre Festival 2006
The 100th Death Anniversary of the Norwegian playwright Henrik
Ibsen is being observed by theatre lovers and theatre workers throughout
the world, this year 2006.
The father of modern drama, Henrik Johan Ibsen (March 20, 1828 – May
23, 1906) was an extremely influential Norwegian playwright who
was large responsible for the rise of modern realistic drama. Some
of his famous plays are A Doll's House, Hedda Gabler, The Wild
Duck, Enemy of the People, Master Builder, Peer Gynt, Brand, The
League of Youth, Ghosts, The Lady from the See etc.
During his lifetime he earned an international reputation for
his psychological dramas that frequently commented on social issues
of the day. His plays are one of the most frequently performed
in the world. He once said in a speech to students, “And
what does it mean then to be a poet? It was a long time before
I realized that to be a poet means essentially to see, but mark
well, to see in such a way that whatever is seen is perceived by
the audience just as the poet saw it. But only what has been lived
through can be seen in that way and accepted in that way. And the
secret of modern literature lies precisely in this matter of experiences
that are lived through. All that I have written these last ten
years, I have lived through spiritually.”
In Nepal Aarohan theatre group and Gurukul: School of Theatre is
also organizing a 'Nine-day long' International Ibsen Theatre Festival
from 1st to 12th November, 2006. It will be a multi dimensional
program including performances of Ibsen's plays by Asian and European
theater groups, publication of literature by and on Ibsen in both
English and Nepali, Interaction and talk program on Ibsen as well
as contemporary Nepali theatre, Classical music performance.
We are sure that the festival of this grandeur is happening for
the first time in Nepal, and it will be a 'Grand Step' in the promotion
of Nepali theatre.
The following is the detailed description of the programs of the
festival:
1 Theatrical performances:
Theatre groups from Nepal, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, England,
Canada, Syria, Mauritius, Denmark & Norway are participating
with their grand performances of Ibsen's drama. There will be
two performances of every plays.
2 Publication of Literature by and on Ibsen:
Commemorating Ibsen's 100th death anniversary we are publishing
to case books (one in English & another in Nepali), Nepali
translation of Ibsen's "A Doll's House".
3 Press meet and talk program:
Each theatrical performance will be followed by press meet and
talk program on Ibsen as well as contemporary Nepali theatre.
4 Classical music performance:
Sukarma, a reputed music band of Nepal, will present a classical
music performance based on Ibsen.
5 Reception:
There will be reception on the opening and closing evening.
Date: 1- 12 November 2006.
Venue: Sama Theatre and Rimal Theatre,
Gurukul, Old Baneshwor, Kathmandu.
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