English Days 2026 is an annual event held by English Department students to celebrate the department’s anniversary. Just like every year, English Days features theatre as one of its most awaited main events. This year, the theatre was held under the title “The Celestial Avalon”. It was performed by the English Literature batch 2024 & 2025 on Saturday, 17th of October 2026, at Poerbatjaraka Auditorium.
Written by Sulthan M. Hakim and Anindya Kinasih D., their collaboration brings the story alive. The preparation was not done by the writers alone, but with the help of many people. Teams in charge of makeup, costume, and choreography also took part in this production. They worked together for around three months to let the story mesmerize the audience. This aligns with the main objective of the theatre: to provide a creative space for the students to uncover their skills in acting, English language, and stage production.
One of the audience members who attended the theatre was David Andree, an English Department student of batch 2026 who expressed a keen interest in theatre as a cultural event. David came with his friends to enjoy and support the show together.
In an interview held after the show, David shared his feelings and emotions after watching the performance. “To be very honest, I feel so amazed that I cried two times during the theater. I feel so happy; even though the ticket is affordable, it was worth it,” he remarked. He added that the overflowing emotions that came during the theatre were so diverse. He felt amazed, sad, but also happy at the same time and described the show in one word: amazing.
One of his favorite moments in the performance was the scene featuring Morrigan and Lazarus coming to the stage. He said that it brought tears to his eyes and it touched his heart. Furthermore, David also noted how this performance connected with SDG 4: Quality Education by promoting awareness and critical reflection. “What struck me most was the scene where Sher told Morrigan that her makeup and her clothes are from human culture. So it reminds me of cultural appropriation issues,” he explained.
To close the interview, David shared his hope for the next English Days theatre. “I hope it will be as good as this or even better than this.” This theatre event was not only a small performance made by the students who are still learning and making the most out of their college journey. But it also serves as a space for them to learn, grow, make mistakes, and eventually be a better version of themselves. It also serves as a way to get out of their comfort zone and perform in front of thousands of audience members.
With the strong collaboration between the English Department students of batches 2024 and 2025, the English Days theatre is expected to strengthen the students’ bond and inspire batch 2026 to take part in the organizing committees as well.
