The Bacchae, also simply known as Bacchae, is a classical Meitei language play, based on an ancient Greek tragedy of the same name, written by Euripides (480-406 B.C.), one of the three tragedians of classical Athens. Directed by Thawai Thiyam, son of Ratan Thiyam, it is based on the story of king Pentheus of Thebes and Olympian god Dionysus.[1][2]
| The Bacchae | |
|---|---|
| Original title | Ancient Greek: Βάκχαι, romanized: Bakkhai, lit. 'The Bacchae' |
| Written by | Euripides |
| Based on | Ancient Greek: Βάκχαι, romanized: Bakkhai, lit. 'The Bacchae' |
| Chorus | Bacchae, female followers of Dionysus |
| Characters | |
| Date premiered | August, 2015 |
| Place premiered | New Delhi and again in Imphal, Manipur |
| Original language | Meitei language (Manipuri language)[a] |
| Subject | Greek mythology |
| Genre | Greek tragedy |
Overview
editThe play "Bacchae" was showcased in the "Poorvottar Rashtriya Rang Utsav", a 5-day festival of dramas from the North East Indian states, organised by the National School of Drama (NSD) of the Ministry of Culture (India) in August, 2015.[3][4]
The play was performed by the Chorus Repertory Theatre, in the Asian Theatre Festival 2015, organised by Ningthoujam Tombi Theatre Manipur (NT Theatre), in Maharaja Chandrakirti Auditorium, Imphal, on 26 November 2015.[5][6] The festival of dramas was organised during the Sangai Festival as a part of it.[7]
Plot
editIn the play, it shows the legend of king Pentheus of Thebes and the Olympian god Dionysus. God Dionysus is portrayed as a developed country. It results in globalization on a massive scale. On the other hand, king Pentheus is portrayed as a small community. Its chances of survival are unpredictable and always doubtful.[8]
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ It is the original language of the version of a literary adaptation.
References
edit- ^ "Discover the richness of northeast at NSD". Hindustan Times. 2015-08-25. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ williamgurumayum (2015-08-24). "Bacchae to open NE Play Festival". News from Manipur - Imphal Times. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ "Discover the richness of northeast at NSD". Hindustan Times. 2015-08-25. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ williamgurumayum (2015-08-24). "Bacchae to open NE Play Festival". News from Manipur - Imphal Times. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ "Asian Theatre Festival 2015 at MCA Imphal 20150925". Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ "Asian theatre fest concludes : 29th nov15". Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ "First Asian Theatre Festival in Sangai Festival : 13th sep15". Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ "Discover the richness of northeast at NSD". Hindustan Times. 2015-08-25. Retrieved 2023-08-24.