Dhaka, Sept. 11 -- A month-long theatre festival, titled 'Mahala Magan', organised by popular theatre troupe Prachyanaut has begun at its rehearsal room in capital's Katabon.

Prachyanaut premieres three plays at the event and stage two old plays following health directives. The plays will be staged twice a week at 7:00 pm and not more 20 spectators will be allowed at the venue. The ticket price per person is Tk 200.

The troupe was staged its production 'The Zoo Story' on September 4 and 5. The play, penned by late American playwright Edward Albee, has been translated into Bangla by Ashfaqul Ashekin and directed by Kazi Taufiqul Islam Emon.

'The Dumb Waiter' will be staged on September 11 and 12. The play, penned by late British playwri...