Published Date

24

August 2022
Wednesday

A Lively Stage Adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest

An exciting theatre adaptation of the drama Importance of Being Earnest written by Oscar Wilde was displayed on 2nd August 2022 at 3.30 PM, performed by the students of Victorian Literature course of BA English Program, Department of English in the Multipurpose Hall (D building) at AIUB campus. The adapted script of the play was prepared by some extraordinary students of the class of Victorian Literature, English Department, AIUB and was directed by Mr. Shohel Rana, Assistant Professor of English. The entire class of Victorian Literature participated in several important works related to the adaptation (e.g., supervision, stage decoration, direction, photography, videography and acting). The students and teachers of different departments and faculties were present in the audience. Indeed, for the students of the course, it was one of the most remarkable afternoons at AIUB campus. For the students, teachers and the administrators who were present as the audience, it was a memorable experience. Very interestingly, the students of Victorian Literature course participated in the play as actors and presented such a vibrant and extraordinary performance on such a great literary play which is full of serious intonations and pitches. They have worked very hard to give their best performance as was commented by the director of the play as well as their course teacher, Mr. Shohel Rana. The honorable Dean of the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Prof. Dr. Tazul Islam, the Associate Dean-in charge of FASS, Dr. A. B. M. Rahmatullah and the Head of the Department of English, Mr. M Hamidul Haque were present on the occasion. Dr. Tazul Islam commented that the play will be a milestone for the future performers of the Department of English. Everyone present was very much exuberant with a lot of appreciation for the play.

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