KATHMANDU: The adaptation of a Russian classic play by playwright Anton Chekhov is all set to raise curtains with a modern Nepali touch. Russian tragicomedy, Three Sisters, one of the best plays of the Russian writer, has been re-imagined into a more modern setting with less classic Russian element to make it more relatable and accessible to modern audience in Kathmandu. The play has been directed by Rose Schwietz. The leading actors of the English play include Kavita Srinivasan, Kurchi Dasgupta, Rajkumar Pudasaini and Samapika Gautam. When asked how the play shows real and true human experience with a modern twist, Director Schwietz said, “The lasting beauty of the play is that it is so normal, and we can see more of us in it. It is very relatable and set in modern day.” The play revolves around a family living in a small town with wishful dreams. Then, ‘life happens’. The ups and downs that love, betrayal and reconciliation bring in their lives will be interesting to watch. Srinivasan will be portraying the character of Masha while Dasgupta will be playing Ogla. Gautam will be seen as Irina whereas Pudasaini will be depicting Chebutykin. The theatrical work is one of those plays which helps us understand life better, said Dasgupta about the drama. “Our process of developing the piece makes use of the individual talents of each actor, bringing their ideas to build the show as a collaborative process rather than one person’s singular vision,” said producer One World Theatre, a non-profit English language theatre company. “This creates a show as detailed as it is complex, just like the characters in the play,” stated the organisers , summarising the play. “The story and the experiences of these people speak so deeply to the heart of what it means to live, to suffer, to love, and to move on — in short, to be human and alive.” The play will be staged at Kunja Theatre in Thapagaun, Kathmandu, at 5:15 pm from March 9. The 10-day play, however, will not be staged on Monday. The recent production of the theatre company includes Arjuna’s Dilemma, The Lamarie Project: Ten Years Later, Paniko Gunjan and The Diary of Anne Frank among others.