With improvised light design and costumes, the play Rani Laxmi Bai was a visual treat for the Bhopalites. The play Rani Laxmi Bai was staged on Monday marking the opening day of the seven-day theatre festival, ‘Adi Vidrohi’.
Directed by Manoj Nair, the play was beautifully presented by Vivechna Theatre Group, Jabalpur. All through the play the struggle of Rani Laxmi Bai against the British rule was seen.
It is to be noted that the festival is being organised by Directorate of Swaraj Sansthan to give a tribute to freedom fighters. This festival is being conducted and every time new plays are staged before the Bhopalites that receive a huge response.
Notably, this is the first theatre activity organised across the nation which highlights the struggle of martyrs on stage. With an aim to create awareness among the present generation about the freedom movement and to give it a broader look plays in different languages too will be presented. Till now more than 90 plays have been staged under this festival. The play began with introducing Rani Laxmi Bai on stage when she is married to King Gangadhar Rao. Slowly and gradually showcasing various events of her life, the play then shifted its focus to the rebellion of 1857. The play was presented in a poetic form.
The combination of music and light design added more zeal in the presentation of the play. As the uprising of 1857 was at its boom, Rani Laxmi Bai also become a part of the struggle with the Indian soldiers and revolted against the Britishers.
The audiences watched the play with keen observation. The events created on staged captivated the attention of the audiences.