The National Cultural Centre is the place to be on Saturday January 31, when the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha presents its majestic production Naya Zamana – A Royal Twist for a second time.
The show has all of the elements which make it a truly spectacular extravaganza. Superb dance sequences, music and drama, combined with breathtaking and elaborate set designs, special lighting effects and glamorous and dazzling costumes in this not to be missed presentation. Meticulous attention has been paid to every detail.
The cast of singers, dancers and actors is super excited to present this special installment of Naya Zamana, one of Guyana’s most awaited dance and theatrical productions.
The story, which covers two eras, straddling the present and past seamlessly, follows the adventures of a young director as she attempts to present the historic love story of Saleem Anarkali.
Director and Choreographer of the production, Dr Vindhya Persaud, has been working long hours with the 60-member cast to achieve the perfect visuals for her story, an original which she has penned.
According to Dr Persaud, Naya Zamana – A Royal Twist has allowed her the opportunity to let her imagination run riot in crafting a script which conjures up the splendor and romance of a bygone era as well as the drama of present day. Costumes and sets, which are designed by Trishala Persaud, capture in equal parts the grandeur of the Mugal era and the vivacity of present day.
Playing the lead roles are Indhira Harry and actress turned Director Riya Patel, US-based Choreographer and dancer Noman Ahmad as the debonair Sid Sharma, Zahrah Alli as the famous Mughal dancer Anarkali, Arun Subramaniamas Prince Saleem and Nazim Hussain as Emperor Akbar.
Winner of the E-Networks Emerging Voices Competition, Vishale Sukram will also be part of the production.
The show, which was first presented last August, received rave reviews by those in attendance. This has prompted producers to restage the event so more persons can enjoy the production and, of course, those who loved it can come again.
Tickets for the show cost $3500, $3000 and $2000 and are on sale at the Pandit Reepu Daman Persaud Dharmic Kendra, Prashad Nagar, Greater Georgetown; Red Mango, Robb Street, Georgetown; E-Networks, Camp Street, Georgetown; Bhagwans, Water Street, Georgetown and the National Cultural Centre or patrons can call telephone numbers 227-6181 or 219-1900. Naya Zamana fans are encouraged to get their tickets early.