A scene from the play (BCCL/ Aditya Yadav)
Lavanya essayed the role of Miranda, while theatre actor Kubair, who played Trinculo, won applause for his comic timing.
Indian music and costumes were also woven into the production, bringing an Indian musical element to the English-language adaptation. (L) Tanishka Saxena (R) Nividha Agarwal (L) Sakshi and Kajari (R) Sheena Kaur Talking about the response, the director shared, “I am grateful for the warm response and for the opportunity to work with such a talented group of artists.” -Amina Ashraf You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in Lucknow Stay updated with the latest Lucknow news. For students who had read William Shakespeare’s The Tempest as part of their course books, watching the play come alive on stage offered a different experience. The English production drew a full house at Sant Gadge Ji Maharaj Auditorium, Sangeet Natak Akademi, with students from different schools also among the audience. Staged as part of the School Stage Project, which includes acting workshops for participants, the production was directed by Chris Walters and featured a large ensemble, including participants from non-theatre backgrounds. (L) Aashi and Nimisha (R) Aman Shah (L) Chris Walters and Val Jonas (R) Nisha Pandey The play follows Prospero, played by Abbas, the former Duke of Milan, who lives on an island with his daughter Miranda and uses magic to bring his enemies to the island. The elaborate set and production design were among the highlights of the play, adding scale and visual depth to the performance. Download the TOI App.
