Breaking Barriers: Sensory Theatre for the Visually Challenged

Guwahati hosted an innovative sensory theatre play, 'Tomar Nibir Mayare,' designed for the visually challenged. Written and directed by Rituparna Das, the play utilizes dialogue and sound to create an immersive experience. It's a collaborative effort by All India Radio and INLI Foundation to make theatre more inclusive.

An innovative sensory theatre experience is breaking new ground by catering to the visually challenged community in Guwahati. The play, 'Tomar Nibir Mayare,' written and directed by Rituparna Das, offers an immersive auditory experience, allowing audiences to engage through dialogue and sound.

This unique initiative is spearheaded by All India Radio, Guwahati, and socio-cultural organization, INLI Foundation, aiming to make theatre accessible to those with disabilities. Das emphasizes that the production strives to provide simple life pleasures such as music and stage performances to all audiences.

'Tomar Nibir Mayare' features two characters: a divorced author and a militant musician. Their relationship unfolds purely through telephone conversations. The play exemplifies a remarkable effort in social inclusion, garnering praise from various stakeholders, including visually impaired professors and students.

(With inputs from agencies.)