Dhaka, July 17 -- In a powerful return to political theatre, Prachyanat revives Bertolt Brecht's 'The Exception and the Rule' for the Bangladeshi stage under the title 'Byatikrom O Niyom,' said a press release.
This bold new Bengali adaptation by Shahidul Mamun reimagines Brecht's classic for a contemporary audience, highlighting its chilling relevance in today's judicial, social, and political climates-especially in light of the 2024 Monsoon Uprising.
Set against a parched desert landscape, the play follows a paranoid merchant, a humble porter, and a local guide as they journey across unforgiving terrain in pursuit of profit and survival.
A fatal misunderstanding leads to tragedy, unfolding into a courtroom drama that questions whether ...