Bringing together all the Shakespeare lovers, Club Literati is all set to kickstart four-day Bhopal Shakespeare Fest 2021 from today.
The most-awaited event will be held virtually this year too, keeping in view the outbreak of Corona pandemic. Notably, the fest is organised to mark the 457th birth anniversary of William Shakespeare.
The theme of the four-day event is ‘Shakespeare and The Brave New World’. The fest will begin with ‘Shake it Up—The Shakespeare Quiz’, on April 21. It is an online virtual quiz based on the life and works of Shakespeare.
A poster-making competition, ‘All’s Well if Drawn Well’, and a storytelling competition, ‘The Winner’s Tale’, will be held on April 22 and 23.
All's Well if Drawn Well is a poster making competition wherein the participants need to showcase the current scenario keeping in view Shakespearerian times. Besides, A Winner's Tale is alll about story telling. Here the participants have to narrate a story which can show their valour during this pandemic.
The fest will end with ‘As You Like It’—A retelling of Shakespearean scenes just as you like on April 24. The participants have to reframe a scene of their choice from any of Shakespeare’s famous plays and will have to send the organisers a recording of it.
Raizada says the participants can get registered themselves to participate and join them to celebrate the vision and craft of the Bard. Registration is compulsory for all to participate in any event.