The year 2026 marks a profoundly significant cultural milestone - the 50th death anniversary of the Bengali Rebel Poet, Kazi Nazrul Islam.
This moment is more than a commemoration; it is an invitation to revisit his timeless messages of humanity, equality, and secularism, and to share them anew with a global generation. To honour this historic year, we present - for the first time in Australia - two of Kazi Nazrul Islam’s remarkable works on a single stage: the one act play Jhilimili and the musical drama Kaberī Tīre. Guiding this artistic journey is an exceptional creative ensemble: renowned theatre director Brindaban Das, acclaimed Nazrul Sangeet artist Adila Noor, and celebrated choreographer Purabi Chowdhury.
Their shared vision brings Kazi Nazrul Islam’s literature, music, and dance to life in their purest essence, enriched with contemporary staging and modern performance aesthetics.
Together, they create an experience that transcends the boundaries of a traditional cultural show - bridging the richness of Bengali heritage with the diversity of Australia’s multicultural society and inviting audiences to rediscover the Bengali Rebel Poet’s artistic brilliance and humanistic worldview through an immersive theatrical encounter.
All welcome.
Duration: 2.5 hours (20 minute interval)
Date and Time
Sunday 4 October, 5pm-7.30pm
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Location
Drum Theatre
Corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong
Cost of Event (if any)
Tickets: $30 / Earlybird offer available until 31 July for $25 tickets
Bookings/Registrations
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