KATHMANDU, Feb 26: ‘Ek Boli Ek Daam,’ a Nepali play, written by Shijan Dahal and directed by Praween Khatiwada is based on a Nepali fairytale. The play is presented by NG Group in association with Mandala Theater Nepal.

The play starts with a lively melodic song, performed by Aadha Sur and Dipak Shrestha. We are introduced to an old man who has lost his long way to his destination where he encounters a mysterious man. The play is set during a medieval period where we witness the obstacles of a needy man who seems to have a crisis in need of a friend to talk to. 

What’s unusual is that the mysterious man only spoke when he was rewarded with coins.

As the protagonist is in a rather piteaous state, who has not much dough with him, we are presented with an internal monologue to what to do with his life. The audience is first puzzled to see what the mysterious man’s true intentions are, and as the play goes on we realize that the stranger wasn’t any normal person who accidantly cross paths with the protaganist, but it was meant to be.

It’s plausible to see that the little cast played by four people: Sudam Ck, Jeevan Bhattarai, Shakti Rai and Sangeet Sapkota transformed into completely different roles in various scenes. The audience is kept amused with how protagonist shares comical dialogues with boistorious characters he comes across, and how he handles his problems with what the stranger had told him. 

One thing the audience will notice is that the characters’ emotions were well expressed through traditional original Nepali folk songs, along with how accurate the projections of vibrant lights mirrored with their emotions. These technical effects amplified the drama.

The play is a heartwarming tale of how listening to words of wisdom can have a change of outlook towards one’s life and bring a change in their lives. 

The play will be performed at Mandala Theatre till March 5 except on Mondays.

 
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