The British Council is organising a play titled ‘A Different Romeo and Juliet’ on Mar 28 to mark legendary playwright William Shakespeare's 400th death anniversary.
Published : 21 Mar 2016, 01:32 AM
The play will be premiered at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in collaboration with Dhaka Theatre and Graeae Theatre Company, UK, a media release from the British Council says.
The charity, which promotes British culture, language and business around the world, announced the production of the play in a media conference at British High Commissioner Alison Blake’s residence on Sunday.
The production is 'unique', as 14 artists with disability are performing in it, says the release.
Matt Pusey, Deputy Director, British Council; Jenny Sealey, Creative Director, Graeae Theatre Company, Nasiruddin Yousuff, Head, Dhaka Theatre; and Liaquat Ali Lucky, Director, Shilpakala Academy were present in the conference.