12 novels in one play at Theatre Olympics

The two weeks gala that 8th Theatre Olympics at

Bhopal

was, finally culminated on a high note with an international play staged at

Bharat Bhawan

. Based on a series of novels written by Italian author

Miguel de Cervantes

during the period of 1590-1612, a play ‘

Novelas Ejemplares

’ was created, best on twelve of his exemplary novels.

The Spanish play brought to stage The Spanish-English Lady and The Two Maidens – two novels with women as main characters and a common issue: Travelling. During the travels of these three comedians from the 17th century, they go through a number of experiences. Each tale of these characters is drawn as a different world, with different languages and resources.

Pics: Vishesh Sharma