The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha’s nineteenth installment of Naya Zamana, one of Guyana’s most awaited dance and theatrical productions, will be staged at the National Cultural Centre on Saturday August 30th at 8pm. This year’s production, described as a theatrical extravaganza, is called “A Royal Twist”. The story covers two eras and, as the name suggests, will be replete with fabulous dance, resplendent costumes, magnificent sets and intense drama.Director and Choreographer of the production, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, has been working long hours with the 70 member cast to achieve the perfect visuals for her story, an original one which she has penned. According to Dr. Persaud, this year’s production has allowed her 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. With numerous dance styles being featured, a talented cast, majestic sets and costumes and the inclusion of the E-Networks band, which features musicians from India and Guyana, the production is bound to sparkle in every way. Costumes and sets are designed by Trishala Persaud.
Playing the lead roles are Dr. Indhira Harry as 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, Ravi as Prince Saleem and Nazim Hussain as Emperor Akbar. Recent winner of the E-Networks Emerging Voices Competition, Vishale Sukram makes her debut at the National Cultural Centre in this production. The show is one you definitely would not want to miss.
Tickets for the show cost $3500, $3000 and $2000 and are on sale at the Pandit Reepu Daman Persaud Dharmic Kendra, Red Mango, E-Networks (Camp Street and West Coast Demerara), Bhagwans, the Murti Shop and the National Cultural Centre or patrons can call 227-6181 or 219-1900 for more information. Naya Zamana fans are encouraged to get their tickets early to avoid being disappointed as the show is sold out in advance of show night every year. To win exciting door prizes for this production, do ensure that you retain your ticket stub. The Sabha wishes to thanks Digicel, E-Networks and NTN for their support of the production which showcases Guyanese talent.