Kathmandu. The number of audience members watching plays has increased impressively in recent years. Established film artists are also being attracted to plays as they get to know the direct reactions of the audience. Currently, three plays are being staged in Kathmandu's theaters - 'Lucifer Rising', 'Mahabharat', and 'Achheta'. These plays present political and ideological debates, modern presentations of mythological stories, and tales of social discrimination from remote areas.'Lucifer Rising' is being staged at a theater in Thapagaon, 'Mahabharat' at Kantipur Theater in Garrydhara, and 'Achheta' at Shilpi Theater in Battisputali.The play 'Lucifer Rising', whose staging was stopped some time...