In ‘Swarnadesh—The Dreamland of Milk and Graves’, Mandala Theatre and YOLO Entertainment, in association with Suvakashaa, explore Nepal’s most pressing and painful contemporary issue—youth migration through illegal channels. Written by Sarita Kathayat and directed by Aakash Nepali, the play is a visceral, poignant portrayal of the layers of hope, exploitation, and heartbreak accompanying young Nepalis’ westward dreams.

Loosely inspired by real-life tragedies like those reported in Nepal’s Midwest—where families face uncertainty and silence from children lost in dangerous border crossings—the play gives voice to the silenced.

The ensemble cast, including Sujan Khatiwada, Sujen Silwal, and international artist Nick Culmer, navigate a narrative that intertwines personal longing, systemic failure, and bureaucratic apathy.

Characters pay as much as Rs7 million to human traffickers, only to be further dehumanised by corrupt officials and an indifferent system.

‘Swarnadesh’ does not rely on melodrama but leans into raw emotionality—love and intimacy exist alongside betrayal and loss. The play shows how even legal paths are paved with frustration and humiliation.

Running daily at 6:15 pm (except Mondays) from today to August 20, with additional 3:30 pm Saturday shows, ‘Swarnadesh’ is more than a performance—it is a mirror, held up to a nation losing its youth to distant, dangerous dreams.