Kathmandu, June 2 -- Rose Schwietz's rendition of the Brief Candle, which recently completed its run in Kathmandu, explores the absurdity of life in its sudden unpredictability. In a quest to decipher such unfathomability, the play often straddles the thin line between life and death in an attempt to deduce a rationale. But like life, the play only sways between various extremes of experiences-leaving the ambiguity of life intact. Penned by the prolific Mahesh Dattani and produced by One World Theatre, Brief Candle, with its interplay between farce and blight, juxtaposes celebrations and commiserations in an adept manner. Amidst the boisterousness of outright comedy, the play honours the sensibilities of a vulnerable life. It mirrors the ...