World classic ‘The Mousetrap’ presented by Natrang in Sunday Theatre Series
Jammu 5th March, 2023 : Natrang Jammu presented ‘The Mousetrap’, a classic murder mystery play, under its Sunday Theatre Series at its Natrang Studio Theatre. Based on the original work by Agatha Christie, the play was adapted in Hindi and directed by Gauri Thakur who is the youngest theatre director of Natrang and have the immense national/international theatre experience of directing plays within and outside the country including in South Africa and Mauritius. The cast of the play consisted of students from a fresher’s theatre workshop conducted by Gauri Thakur herself. The young and talented cast did a remarkable job of bringing the characters to life and keeping the audience guessing until the very end. Natrang Jammu’s ‘Sunday Theatre Series,’ the longest living weekly theatre series of India provides a platform to budding theatre artists and allows them to showcase their talents to a wider audience. Natrang Jammu, the first professional theatre group of J&K, is known for its commitment to promoting theatre in the region and providing a platform for young and talented actors and directors.
‘The Mousetrap’ is a classic murder mystery play that takes place in a newly opened guesthouse, Monkswell Manor, located in the British countryside. As the investigation into a murder unfolds, the guests’ secrets and motives are slowly revealed, and tensions rise as suspicions mount. Each character has a potential motive, and the audience is kept guessing as to who the real killer might be. In the end, the murderer is revealed in a dramatic twist, and the motive behind the killing is exposed.
The play was a thrilling and captivating performance, with each actor bringing their character to life on stage. The on-stage cast included Ishika Jandiyal as Mollie Ralson, Amit Brahmi as Giles Ralson,Abhimanyu Choudharyas Christopher Wren, Shruti Thakur as Mrs. Boyles, Hardik Sharma as Major Metcalf, Amit Singh as Mr. Casewell and Sheryaar Salaria as Detective Trotter.
Off-stage, the play was supported by the talented duo of Shivam Singh and Kushal Bhat, who handled the lights and Aadesh Dhar, who provided the music score. Sets enhanced the overall impact of the play which was erected by National Scholarship Holder Shivam Singh. Mohd. Yaseen coordinated the show and Mahikshit Singh did the presentations.
The performance was well-received by the audience, who praised the cast and crew for their exceptional performance. Natrang Jammu continues to impress audiences with its innovative and creative productions, and ‘The Mousetrap‘is no exception.
