The 2nd installment of “Kathmandu International Theatre Festival 2008” is going to start in the capital from Tuesday.

Home Minister Bam Dev Gautam (4th from right), ambassadors and other dignitaries attend the inaugural ceremony of ‘Kathmandu International Theatre Festival 2008’ at Gurukul in Kathmandu on Tuesday, Nov 11 08. nepalnews.com/NPA

Home Minister Bam Dev Gautam (4th from right), ambassadors and…
Aarohan Gurukul, a theatre group that has done exemplary work to revive the theater scene in Kathmandu, is the main organizer of this play fest to be held from 11-27 November 2008.

According to the organisers, the festival will showcase theatre groups from eight countries — Denmark, Norway, England, America, Thailand, Bangladesh, India and Nepal.

The theatre groups will perform plays from their respective countries for the mostly Nepalese audience.

The festival starts with the play “Dreams of Peach Blossoms” written by Abhi Subedi and directed by Sunil Pokharel at 5 pm at Rimal Theater, Gurukul. nepalnews.com ag Nov 11 08