Inspired by Daphne Du Maurier’s “The Blue Lenses” , Indrashis Laharry’s Bengali adaptation is a comedy of illusions revolving around a blind lady who regains her eyesight after an operation. […]
Smarannik (Bengaluru)’s Drishtikanya, at Academy Read More »
A collection of theatre songs delivered and linked by Datt and his accompanists. The songs formed part of different productions from his early days at National School of Drama to
Gopal Datt (Mumbai)’s Aur Karo Theatre, at KCC Read More »
Written by Shib Mukhopadhyay as his second dramatization of the epic, this time concentrating on the Udyoga Parva. Directed by Arna Mukhopadhyay. Recommended: ★★★★. Read my review.
Natadha’s Mahabharat 2, at Madhusudan Read More »
Utpal Dutt’s classic play, directed by Suman Mukhopadhyay. Recommended: ★★★★ Read my review.
Mukhomukhi’s Tiner Taloyar, at Academy Read More »
The first segment features a colourful presentation of a dozen diverse folk forms from Medinipur. The second part, Aranya Purush, is a theatre production deeply inspired by folk traditions. This
Sarabhuj’s Aranya Purush, at Rabindra Sadan Read More »
A darkly comic thriller adapted into Hindi from Anthony Shaffer’s celebrated two-hander Sleuth, directed by Shubhrajyoti Barat. Part of the Ami Arts Festival.
Aadyam (Mumbai)’s Sanp Sirhi, at Birla Sabhagar Read More »
An anthology of three plays directed by Seema Bhargava Pahwa. The medley brings to life three timeless Hindi short stories by Premchand, Mannu Bhandari and Bhisham Sahni, exploring the colourful
Manukriti Pahwa (Mumbai)’s Lafzon Ki Gathri, at KCC Read More »
Biography of the pioneer women’s educationist and activist, written and directed by Sushama Deshpande, dramatized by Manjiri Bhuskute and translated into English by Shanta Gokhale. A solo performance of “theatre
Anjor (Mumbai)’s Vhay! I Am Savitribai Phule, at Padatik Read More »
A collaborative musical with over 100 students taking the stage, from Birla High, Mahadevi Birla World Academy, Sri Sri Academy, Sushila Birla Girls’ and BSS schools.
Ami Arts Festival’s Gangs of Pencilpur, at Gyan Manch Read More »
A theatre performance in a box. No actors, no technicians. Just a box. Ontroerend Goed puts the audience in control. They provide the structure; the audience shapes the shared experience.
Ontroerend Goed (Belgium)’s Handle with Care, at Urban Theatre Read More »
An intimate shared experience where Karen Houge explores trust through personal stories and playful audience interaction. In an era of war and political division, it offers a fresh and urgent
Karen Houge (Norway)’s Dreamgirl, at Urban Theatre Read More »
Newly dramatized in Bengali from Howard Fast’s novel and directed by Rokeya Ray and Malay Ray. Recommended. Read review here.
Purbaranga’s Spartacus, at Girish Read More »
