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The global theatre village
The second iteration of the International Children’s Theatre Festival is slated to kick off this Saturday.The second iteration of the International Children’s Theatre Festival is slated to kick off this Saturday.
Organised by Akshara School, the fest will feature plays from 11 countries: Nepal, Bangladesh, Denmark, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Germany, Russia, Indonesia, Slovakia and Switzerland.
“There is no doubt that drama has a significant impact on education. Through drama and performing arts, students get an opportunity to discover their skills as future artists, writers, directors, and playwrights,” the organisers said in a press note.
The first day of the festival will see participants from different nations come together to participate in a rally which will see the showcasing of culture, costumes, music and art from the respective countries.
Among other plays to be staged at the fest are Beauty Is a Beast (Nepal); Flower of the Soil (Bangladesh); Tomorrow (Denmark); Puberty (Sri Lanka); Masala Jokers (Switzerland); Colourful Through the World (Germany); and Carousel (Slovakia); among others.
The four-day fest will come to a close on May 29.