Shilpee Theatre Embarks on European Tour to Bridge Cultures with 'Lost and Found' and 'River Sore'

July 14, 2025
Shilpee Theatre Embarks on European Tour to Bridge Cultures with 'Lost and Found' and 'River Sore'
  • Alongside 'Lost and Found,' the troupe will present 'River Sore,' a nonverbal physical theatre piece that uses Himalayan rivers as a metaphor for environmental collapse.

  • The tour includes workshops on 'Theatre of the Oppressed,' led by Ghimire, which focus on empowering communities through dialogue and interactive performances.

  • Shilpee Theatre has launched a 40-day European tour, featuring 12 performances and six workshops across Germany, Denmark, and Sweden, aimed at fostering cultural connections through theatre.

  • The tour's highlight, 'Lost and Found,' weaves mythological and contemporary themes to critique citizenship laws affecting Nepali women, performed in Nepali with English and German subtitles.

  • 'Lost and Found,' directed by Ghimire Yubaraj, addresses issues like statelessness, gender inequality, migration, and spiritual search, and premiered at Cargo Theatre in Freiburg, Germany, on July 12, 2025.

  • The diverse team of artists and technicians will return to Nepal on August 17, 2025, after completing the tour.

  • International partners supporting this cultural journey include the International Theatre Festival Sommerwerft, Protagon e.V. Frankfurt, and The Comedy School Copenhagen.

  • Rupesh Sah, the Communication Manager, describes the tour as a '40-day cultural journey' designed to connect Nepal and Europe through theatre.

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