Nupi Drama Festival at JNMDA from April 17
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 13 2022:
All the Nupi Shumang Leela (plays) which were earlier planned to be showcased at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound as part of the 2nd Nupi Drama Festival jointly being organised by Khenjonglang and Manipur Cultural Council from April 16, have been shifted to JNMDA auditorium from April 17.According to Khenjonglang director Dr S Thanileima, all the plays of women directors of the 2nd Nupi Drama Festival were earlier planned at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen and theatre plays of women directors of the same festival at JNMDA auditorium.
However, certain inconveniences have forced the organisers to showcase Shumang Leela of women directors at JNMDA auditorium.
Accordingly, 'Nungougee Tengthakhol' of the Meitei Leimarol Performing Art Centre directed by H Nalini which was earlier planned to be staged at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen on April 16 will be showcased at JNMDA auditorium on April 17 and other Nupi Shumang Leelas will be showcased one after another at the same auditorium.
Mention may be made that the 2nd Nupi Drama Festival is being jointly organised under the aegis of Sangeet Katak Akademi, New Delhi as part of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' to commemorate 75th year of India's independence commenced on April 10 at JNMDA auditorium.
Six Nupi Shumang Leela of women directors are to be showcased along with four theatre plays by women directors.