BACCHAE
Direction & Adaptation : Ravinder Sharma
Writer : Euripides
Group : Samooh Theatre, J & K
Language : Hindi
Duration : 75 mins
Date : 10 Feb. 2025
Play : BACCHAE
Dionysus, rejected by the Thebans as a god, forces the city’s women to worship him in the mountains. Disguised as a human, he leads a group of Bacchants from the east. Cadmus and Tiresias, recognizing Dionysus’ power, join his worship, but Pentheus, the Theban ruler, refuses and suspects the women of indecency. Despite Cadmus and Tiresias’ efforts to persuade him, Pentheus imprisons Dionysus, who escapes with divine powers. When Pentheus hears of the women’s wild behavior, Dionysus convinces him to disguise as a woman to witness it. Pentheus is torn apart by his mother Agaue, who, under Dionysus’ influence, mistakes him for a lion. In the end, Dionysus reveals himself as a god, unleashing his wrath on Thebes for their defiance.
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Established nearly 30 years ago in the heart of Jammu, the City of Temples, our theatre group began its journey with a humble vision: to promote and propagate the art of theatre. Over the decades, we have earned recognition within and beyond the state, holding over 1500 shows and activities, including children’s theatre festivals, theatre-in-education workshops for urban and rural children, and dramatizations of Dogri poetry, novels, and world classics.
We have staged numerous iconic plays such as Bhagwatjukiam, Andha Yug, Hamlet, King Lear and The Trojan Women, among others, often collaborating with amateur and young artists. Supported by organizations like the J&K Academy, Sangeet Natak Akademi, and NZCC Patiala, our efforts focus on reviving Indian theatre traditions and fostering theatre education.
Our commitment lies in empowering artists, conducting workshops, and creating awareness in underserved areas, earning us numerous prestigious awards for our contributions to theatre.