Samay Chakra Explores Environmental Responsibility Through Theatre

About Samay Chakra

Set in the year 2898, Samay Chakra takes place in a world devastated by human carelessness and greed, where rivers have dried up and forests are gone. The play opens with survivors crawling for water, illustrating the severe consequences of neglecting nature. Time serves as the narrator, describing Earth's past state of harmony and beauty, and explaining how human actions damaged the planet. Heartbroken by this negligence, Mother Earth reacts with natural disasters. Through the survivors' experiences, the play highlights human responsibility, the effects of personal choices, and a message of hope regarding humanity's capacity to heal the Earth and build a sustainable future.

Director Rajeshwar Seetohul

Rajeshwar Seetohul is a Mauritian actor, writer, director, and creative entrepreneur with more than twenty years of experience in film, theatre, and cultural leadership. Fluent in multiple languages, he has received various awards for his theatre work and has directed films, web series, social awareness initiatives, and commemorative productions for the Ministry of Arts and Cultural Heritage in Mauritius.

Director's Note

Conceived by Rajeshwar Seetohul, Samay Chakra was inspired by his encounter with the Save Soil movement in Coimbatore. The play contrasts a harmonious past with a future defined by reckless choices, destruction, and silence. Performed primarily in Mauritian Kreol with elements of English and Hindi, the production reflects on human duality, responsibility, and time. The staging utilizes UV lighting, choreography, music, and transformative stage design to blend art, science, and philosophy, emphasizing that the planet's future relies on human consciousness and ethical choices.

Vacoas Rang Bhoomi Kala Mandir

Founded in 1977 by the late Shri Gawkurrun Seetohul, the Vacoas Rang Bhoomi Kala Mandir theatre group is a leading performing arts institution in Mauritius. The group conducts drama training, workshops, and performances across multiple languages, addressing themes such as cultural identity, human values, and environmental responsibility. Their work includes numerous plays and over 200 Bhojpuri comedic pieces broadcast on national radio. Recognized by the Ministry of Arts and Cultural Heritage, the group represented Mauritius at the 8th Theatre Olympics in Delhi in 2018 and won at the National Hindi Drama Festivals from 2017 to 2019 for productions including Raavan Leela.