Kathmandu, The Embassy of Israel in Nepal facilitated the staging of Without an Evil Eye, a one-man theatrical production by Israel’s Nephesh Theatre, on 5 November 2026 in Kathmandu.
The one-hour performance was attended by students of Pragya Kunja and other invited guests. Blending theatrical storytelling with stand-up comedy, the play tells the story of Israeli actor and writer Asaf Ben Shimon, whose gradual loss of eyesight led him to discover a renewed appreciation for life.
The production was presented by three Israeli theatre professionals: Howard Rypp, Artistic Director of Nephesh Theatre, who served as producer and translator and has directed over 100 productions in English, Hebrew and Yiddish; Asaf Ben Shimon, who wrote and performed the play; and Noam Toplian, the Theatre’s Technical Director.
The play was also performed on 4 November, as part of Theatre Festival 2026- Season 6, organized by Imperial World School in collaboration with Lalabala.
Welcoming the presentation of the Israeli production in Nepal, Ambassador Shmulik Arie Bass said, “Theatre transcends borders and brings people together through the power of storytelling. The Embassy of Israel is delighted to share this inspiring Israeli production, celebrating the resilience of the human spirit and the universal power of art to move, inspire and connect.”
The presentation reflects the Embassy’s continued commitment to strengthening cultural ties and promote cooperation between Israel and Nepal through artistic and cultural exchange.
