I have always thought that theatre actors have it harder than film actors: they perform in front of a live audience, there are no retakes, and they need to know every line because this is their one shot. All the more reason to appreciate their efforts and hard work. Back in school, I watched a play: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory performed by Rato Bangla Students in St. Xaviers School, Jawalakhel. While it was a good performance, I have always wanted to watch an act by professional theatre actors. Things took a different turn when I met my new colleague Aakash Jha, who is passionate about theatre acting and has had a handful of experience in this field. I was able to find out about theatres showing such acts. We got tickets to watch “Chor ko Swar”: a play about a Limbu wedding and the aftermatch and peace and harmony. The story itself was very simple, but the characters brought the story to life. I was in awe of how these brilliant actors could remember all these lenthy lines,