Soumitra Chatterjee’ adaptation of Pinter’s Betrayal, a pathbreaking play that develops in reverse chronological sequence. Directed by Poulomi Chatterjee. Marking the 30th anniversary of Mukhomukhi.
Mukhomukhi’s Pratarana, at Academy Read More »
One of Utpal Dutt’s earliest original plays, directed by Debasish. Set in 1930s Bengal, it depicts a rural cell of freedom fighters plotting against the British. Read my review.
Naihati Natya Samanway’s Pherāri Phauj, at Academy Read More »
Director Debesh Chattopadhyay’s interpretation of Buddhadeva Bose’s verse drama on Karna.
Sansriti’s Pratham Partha, at Academy Read More »
Based on the exceptional life, works, thoughts and times of renowned astrophysicist and nuclear scientist Meghnad Saha, one of the greatest figures who shaped modern India. He fought against caste-based
Natya-anan’s Meghnad, at Academy Read More »
Ritwik Ghatak’s long-forgotten but highly relevant drama that has a simplicity and warmth at a human level. The first half is set in Calcutta during a post-Partition riot and the
Belgharia Ruptapas’s Sanko, at Academy Read More »
British dramatist Timberlake Wertenbaker’s Winter Hill, translated and set in Bengal by Tirthankar Chanda, about a group of women discussing the construction of a luxury hotel in a remote rural
Rangroop’s Bhalo Pahar, at Madhusudan Read More »
Four childhood friends from the 1990s grow up and go different ways, passing through youthful romances, heated arguments and political movements, testifying to changing times through the decades. Dramatized from
Ichheymoto’s Je Janlagulor Akash Chhilo, at Academy Read More »
Based on Utpal Dutt’s early play about lorry drivers, directed by Saurav Palodhi. Highly recommended ★★★★★. Winner of META awards. Read my review.
Ichheymoto’s Ghum Nei, at Academy Read More »
Biographical drama on Nati Binodini co-written by Abanti Chakraborty and Sibashis Bandyopadhyay, and directed by Abanti Chakraborty. Read my review.
Angik’s Binodini Opera, at Birla Sabhagar Read More »
The record-breaking comedy that has had an uninterrupted run since 1972, with over 1200 performances. Written and directed by the late Saroj Ray for his own group Natasena.
Natasena’s Gorur Garir Headlight, at Academy Read More »
Harold Pinter’s early drama translated and transplanted into Bengali and directed by Arindam Mukherjee. Recommended: ★★★★. Read my review.
Anya Theatre’s Caretaker, at Academy Read More »
Chekhov’s classic Uncle Vanya adapted to an old, decaying estate in rural Bengal and directed by Somudranil Sarkar.
Karunamoyee Saptarshi’s Bidaybaran, at Tapan Read More »
