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Beyond Hattamala
Beyond Hattamala
Beyond Hattamala is an English adaptation of a Bengali play “Hattamalar Oparey” by Badal Sircar; one of the most translated & prominent Indian playwrights, known for his socially conscious themes.
After an attempt at burglary, two likeable thieves, Kena and Becha jump into a river in order to escape from being caught; and are washed up on the shores of a strange land – A land where the notion of money or currency does not exist! Kena and Becha are excited at the opportunities this strange new place has to offer.
What follows are a series of humorous yet thought-provoking exchanges, as we follow Kena and Becha in their misadventures in this land beyond Hattamala…
With a story that stokes imagination with some music and dance by the ensemble, the play is both entertaining and thought provoking making it suitable for a wide range of audience – 6 years to 60 and beyond!