Guwahati: On the occasion of World Theatre Day, Samahar Natya Gosthee will stage its widely acclaimed play Nyay on March 27, 2025, at the Sri Sri Madhavadeva International Auditorium, Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra, Guwahati, at 6:45 PM.
Written and directed by eminent theatre personality Dr. Sitanath Lahkar, Nyay addresses the pressing issues of lynching and rape, shedding light on the trauma faced by victims and their struggle for justice.
Eminent scholar, writer, and former Gauhati University professor Dr. Abani Kumar Bhagawati will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest, inaugurating the play and delivering a speech on the significance of World Theatre Day.
Speaking about the event, Samahar President Lalit Chandra Sarma highlighted the importance of World Theatre Day for theatre practitioners. “The day was first celebrated in 1961 in Paris, where socially conscious theatre activists gathered to exchange ideas. Given the current social and political climate of our state and country, Samahar Natya Gosthee has decided to mark this occasion with the performance of Nyay,” he said.
Founded 41 years ago, Samahar Natya Gosthee is a renowned amateur theatre group in Assam, with a distinguished presence across Tripura, West Bengal, Goa, and Delhi. With over 500 productions in street theatre, proscenium theatre, radio, and television, the group has been a consistent force in the world of Assamese theatre.
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