‘THE PIED PIPER OF HAMELIN’ ON DHAKA’S STAGE

The popular German folktale “The Pied Piper of Hamelin” will be staged at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the capital this evening. The production will be staged at the Experimental Theatre Hall of the academy at 7:30pm.
Organised by theatre and drama education organisation Friday Theatre School and supported by Alliance Française de Dhaka, the production has been written by renowned playwright William Glennon and directed by noted Bangladeshi theatre director and actor Ashish Khondker.  
The story revolves around a town plagued by rats, a mayor’s promises and a mysterious piper whose magical music offers an unexpected solution. This well-known tale will be presented in English, giving the audience a fresh theatrical experience.
According to the organisers, the production will feature an innovative visual concept, fluent English dialogue and a distinctive directorial approach. The initiative also aims to provide young theatre practitioners with an opportunity to develop their stage skills and gain practical experience.
Director Ashish Khandakar said the production seeks to enhance the skills of young theatre workers while presenting the celebrated work of world literature in a different theatrical form. He expressed hope that the play would appeal to audiences of all ages. The another show of the play was held at the same venue on Saturday. The production has already generated interest among theatre enthusiasts.