THEATRE REVIEW: In ‘Lahuri Bhainsi’, a buffalo threatens the powerful
Summary
The theatre production 'Lahuri Bhainsi' explores social inequality through the story of a farmer who buys a buffalo, challenging traditional power structures in a Nepali village, with evocative acting, live music, and stagecraft.
Key Points
- 'Lahuri Bhainsi' is a theatre adaptation based on Ramesh Bikal's story about a marginalised farmer family purchasing a buffalo to assert social status.
- The play highlights the entrenched social inequality where buffalo ownership signifies power and wealth in the village.
- Live music and evocative acting significantly contribute to the emotional depth and thematic impact of the production.
- While the play effectively portrays historical patriarchal and social dynamics, linguistic barriers and conventional gender representations may limit audience engagement.
