National Performance Art Festival begins today

People's Theatre Association (PTA), with assistance from the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), is organising a two-day National
16 February 2017, 18:00 PM

The Seagull's flight to Bangladesh

Chekhov Studio -- the theatre group attached to the museum in Anton Chekhov's estate at Melikhovo, Moscow, staged “Chekhov and
10 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Mad Theatre's “Noddiu Notim” at BSA today

Theatre troupe Mad Theatre is set to stage their first play “Noddiu Notim” at the Studio Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy today. This will be the 17th staging of production, and the first in the year for the troupe.
9 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Chekhov Studio in Dhaka

Prominent Russian theatre troupe Chekhov Studio, attached to the museum estate of iconic Russian dramatist Anton Chekhov, is all set
8 February 2017, 18:00 PM

“Bhanu Sundari” staged in M'singh

“Bhanu Sundari”, a pala (folk theatre) based on the story of Shakespeare's “Romeo and Juliet” was staged recently at Circuit House
3 February 2017, 18:00 PM

PROTHOM PARTHO going to Int'l Theatre Fest of India

Abdullah Al Mamun Theatre School's production “Prothom Partho” will represent Bangladesh at the prestigious 19th Bharat Rang Mahotsav – International Theatre Festival of India. The play will be staged on February 7, at the 'Abhimanch' stage.
1 February 2017, 18:00 PM

A conflict between vice and virtue

Surgaon, a 22nd production of Desh Natok premiered at National Theatre Hall auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on
21 January 2017, 18:00 PM

DU Theatre Department premieres “Bonhi Bisharjan Ba-Dweep”

Theatre and Performance Studies Department of University of Dhaka (DU) premiered their new play “Bonhi Bisharjan Ba-Dweep” on
19 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Selim Al Deen Memorial Fest begins tomorrow

To mark the ninth death anniversary of 'Natyacharya' Selim Al Deen, Swapnadal is organising a two-day memorial festival, beginning tomorrow, at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).
12 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Nagorik Natyangan premieres Kritodas-er Hashi

It was an unusual happening of premiering a theatre production at Shawkat Osman Memorial Auditorium of Central Public Library
5 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Theatre festival ends today in Sylhet

A three-day festival organised by Theatre Murari Chand ends today at the Saheed Minar premise of the Murari Chand College (MC College) in Sylhet. The festival was organised to mark the troupe's 4th anniversary, and to celebrate the 45 years of victory.
4 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Theatre gaining popularity in rural Natore

Once upon a time, Natore district was famous for different theatre troupes and cultural organisations, preserving its rich culture and heritage.
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Drama “Poribrajok” staged

Arabindu Social Development Foundation of Bogra arranged drama show and dance performances at Shaheed Titu Millenayatan in Bogra on Saturday evening.
27 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Three-day street theatre fest in Mymensingh

Twelve drama troupes from Mymensingh and adjacent region staged plays at a three-day Pathnatya Utsob (Street Theatre Festival) that began at Town Hall premises on Sunday evening.
27 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Abdul Aziz ... going strong with villainous roles

“As the harsh winter gradually settled in the northern region of the country, and time was ripe for harvesting, the jatra troupes were busy setting out large marquees in the open air for the enthusiastic suburbanites," said a nostalgic Abdul Aziz, who has a track record of 500 radio plays and 300 TV plays.
20 December 2016, 18:00 PM

A story told with words unsaid

Eminent thespian Aly Zaker delivered an impassioned speech about saving the country's entertainment industry, and Iranian troupe Crazy Body Group gave a mesmerizing performance to close the BotTala Rongomela in the capital's Mahila Samity auditorium on Saturday.
11 December 2016, 18:00 PM

BotTala Rongomela closes today with “Mud”

The 10-day BotTala Rongomela theatre festival comes to a close today, with a production by Iranian troupe Crazy Body Group. BotTala, the theatre troupe that has been holding the festival in the capital’s Mahila Samity (in Baily Road), will also confer a Lifetime Achievement Award on eminent thespian Aly Zaker.
9 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Final cut in Shakespeare Lives in Schools Day

Schoolchildren from Narayanganj Ideal school have won a place in the final cut of a crowd-sourced video of “Macbeth”, to be unveiled as part of Shakespeare Lives in Schools Day, says a press release.
7 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Othoi: A 'cinematic theatre' experience

Shakespeare's “Othello” is a timeless literary masterpiece, and what makes any work 'timeless' is its unending appeal to the audience, and inspiration to generations of creative minds.
6 December 2016, 18:00 PM

BOTTALA RONGOMELA OPENS TODAY

BotTala's 10-day theatre festival, BotTala Rongomela, opens today at the capital's Mohila Samiti. A total of seven groups
30 November 2016, 18:00 PM