Chamber of Being: A Multidisciplinary Art Festival

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Meghagomprio Theatre Company arrives at the heart of the capital with a landmark three-day cultural journey. Experience a powerful fusion of theatre, contemporary visual arts, and live musical sessions crafted to challenge your perception and stir your soul. Festival Highlight Info: Dates: April 25, 26, and 27, 2026. Venue: Main Auditorium, National Theatre Hall, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Theatre Performances: Drama 01 – Endgame by Samuel Beckett, directed by Nawajesh Ashraf Easad. Shows at 5:30 PM & 7:30 PM. Drama 02 – Baddhovumi (Based on Jean-Paul Sartre's Morts sans sépulture), directed by Nahid Nirob. Shows at 5:30 PM & 7:30 PM. Drama 03 – The Zoo Story by Edward Albee, directed by Pallob Kumar Biswas. Shows at 5:30 PM & 7:30 PM. Exhibitions and Music: Sculpture Exhibition: 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM (2nd Floor Lobby) Painting Exhibition: 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM (1st Floor Lobby) Musical Jamming: 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM (1st Floor Lobby) Detailed Schedule: Day 01 (April 25): "Endgame" - Samuel Beckett’s "Endgame" serves as a core element of the "Chamber of Being" festival. Staged within a confined room symbolizing a devastated world, the play utilizes the tenets of Absurd Theatre to confront the audience with the limitations and inherent emptiness of human existence. Through the characters of Hamm, Clov, Nagg, and Nell, the performance explores the tension between control and the thirst for freedom, prioritizing physical language, silence, and repetition over traditional dialogue. By employing strategic lighting and shadow within the Main Hall of the Jatiya Natyashala, the production aims to immerse viewers in a psychological and philosophical meditation on the uncertainty of life and death. Day 02 (April 26): "Baddhovumi" - Directed by Nahid Nirob and based on Jean-Paul Sartre’s Morts sans sépulture, this is a harrowing exploration of resistance and moral sacrifice during World War II. Following five French resistance fighters captured in an attic, the narrative centers on a brutal psychological and physical struggle as they protect their leader’s identity from Nazi captors. The story reaches a tragic peak when the youngest member is killed by his own companions to prevent a betrayal, and another commits suicide to avoid breaking under torture. Day 03 (April 27): "The Zoo Story" - Edward Albee’s "The Zoo Story" serves as a powerful exploration of social isolation and the desperate need for human connection. The play unfolds in New York's Central Park, where a volatile stranger named Jerry intrudes upon the peaceful life of Peter, a settled publishing executive. Through a series of unsettling stories and escalating tensions, Jerry forces Peter into a raw, existential confrontation that strips away the facade of middle-class security. Additional Features: 01- The Silent Dialogue (Art Exhibition): Virtual exhibitions featuring contemporary paintings and sculptures from prominent artists across Dhaka and Chittagong. Time: 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM. 02- Unscripted Echoes (Musical Jamming): Live acoustic musical jamming sessions designed to provide a soulful, vibrant backdrop to the festival. Time: 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM.