Suhas Bhatnagar and Neha Surana Bhandari during rehearsals | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Writer Amrita Pritam and poet-painter Imroz’s unusual relationship comes to life on stage this weekend in Hyderabad with the play Parchhaaee, Amrita Aur Imroz Ki. Written and directed by Suhas Bhatnagar of Kahaniwala Arts and Theatre, the production also weaves in elements […]
From Kapidhwaja. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In Dummies Drama’s Kapidhwaja (written and directed by Sreevathson), businessman Parthiban (Baskar) is a man of principles. Because of his strong moral compass, he is at loggerheads with his family and his office staff. So he decides to keep away from everyone for a few days, and goes […]
With his new production, The Trial of Abdus Salam, author and playwright Nilanjan Choudhury continues to explore the subgenre of what he calls “science theatre” — where complex ideas of physics collide with human drama, and scientists emerge as conflicted, charismatic protagonists. His works do not merely explain scientific theory; it stages it. Following The […]
My entry into the world of performative art and storytelling started when I was 10 years old. And that was solely because of my grandmother, who would watch three movies over a weekend. And, I was her main accomplice. Post-dinner, we had these storytelling, singing, dancing and performance sessions for the kids [we all lived […]
“Theatre is like my comfort food, dal chawal, something I want to return to as often as I can.” Kumud Mishra is conscious of the similes he uses to describe his first love. “Theatre offers me challenges that I get only once in five years in films.” The latest is Saanp Seedhi, a thriller in […]
From the play Still Dancing April 11 is observed as World Parkinson’s Day, and Movement Mantra and Third Half Theatre’s play Still Dancing — An Ode to Movement aims to bring awareness about the neurodegenerative condition. The play was written to inspire hope and resilience among people with Parkinson’s and their families. After performances in […]
A scene from the play | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Mumbai-based Akvarious Productions returns this weekend with External Affairs, a play that explores Gen Z relationship dynamics through humour. Directed by Adhaar Khurana and written by Bobby Nagra, the production is backed by Akarsh Khurana and Saatvika Kantamneni. The team describes the play as “a […]
Members of Overactors Hyd play a match at MSK Ground in Hyderabad | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A 20-over cricket match is underway under the floodlights at MSK Ground in Shankarpally, about 40 kms from Hyderabad. A group of professionals from various fields arrive with bats, stumps, and a hard tennis ball. The Overactors Hyd, […]
The play revolves around the lives of the protagonists, a man and a woman, who are both waiting for a delayed flight in a small-town airport lounge. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The Ennui Collective, a performance and media art collective based in Bengaluru, opened its new play Thus Spake Shoorpanakha, So Said Shakhuni, in […]
Pammal Sambanda Mudaliar, considered the father of modern Tamil theatre. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives World Theatre Day has been celebrated internationally since 1962 on March 27. Despite the vibrant Tamil theatre scene in Chennai, celebrations here have generally been low-key. But this year, with the support of the Federation of City Sabhas, Dharini […]
