Natyabhash

• Author: শম্ভু মিত্র (Shombhu Mitra)
• Language: Bengali
• Edition: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788177567427
• Pages: 108

Book Description:

নাট্যভাষ (Natyabhash) is a collection of lectures by the legendary theatre personality Shombhu Mitra, delivered in 1977 as part of his guest professorship at Visva-Bharati University. The book, edited by Alpana Roy, offers a profound exploration of the language of theatre and Mitra’s perspective on the art of drama.

In these lectures, Mitra reflects on the intricacies of stagecraft, sharing insights from his rich experience in theatre. The book is a valuable resource for understanding the philosophical and practical aspects of theatre-making. Mitra emphasizes that theatre, unlike other art forms, cannot be preserved for posterity; its value is tied to the moment of performance. Through this lens, he discusses the evolution of his own approach to theatre and the challenges he faced while staging Rabindranath Tagore's plays, such as Rakta Karabi and Raja.

Mitra’s journey in theatre is marked by a deep intellectual engagement with drama, and নাট্যভাষ serves as a tribute to his unmatched contribution to Bengali theatre. His reflections on Rabindranath's dramatic works and his evolving understanding of theatrical language are an indispensable part of this text, making it a cornerstone for any theatre enthusiast or scholar of Bengali theatre.