Seven short pieces about the chaos, comedy and contradictions of modern womanhood, written and performed by women. Sharp, witty and unapologetically honest, bold, irreverent and refreshingly real, they explore themes […]
Akvarious Productions’ (Mumbai) Excess Estrogen, at Urban Theatre Read More »
Written and directed by Suman Sengupta, a portrayal of the dilemma of an accomplished commercial artist who sells out to the ruthless and competitive contemporary ratrace.
Dwitiya Satta’s Na Tor Janya, at Academy Read More »
Translated from Lillian Hellman’s awardwinning Watch on the Rhine (1941) about an anti-fascist German fleeing to the US during World War II, and his encounter with a Nazi supporter. Directed
Paikpara Akhor’s Jharer Kheya, at Academy Read More »
Ajitesh Bandopadhyay’s adaptation of Pirandello’s metatheatrical classic, Henry IV, directed by Debesh Chattopadhyay. Recommended: ★★★★ Read my review.
Sansriti’s Sher Afgan, at Madhusudan Read More »
Seven short pieces about the chaos, comedy and contradictions of modern womanhood, written and performed by women. Sharp, witty and unapologetically honest, bold, irreverent and refreshingly real, it explores themes
Akvarious Productions’ (Mumbai) Excess Estrogen, at Urban Theatre 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 Gyan Manch 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 »
Adapted from Slovenian dramatist Evald Flisar’s What about Leonardo, set in a neurological institute, and directed by Amitava Dutta.
Ganakrishti’s Athaba Rabithakur, at Academy Read More »
Dramatized from Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay’s Ek Āshcharja Pheriwālā by Kuntal Mukhopadhyay and directed by Debasish. A mysterious hawker sells seemingly useless things, which evil people conspire to capture, while an eccentric
Sanglap Kolkata’s Hulusthul, at Academy Read More »
The Indian football team has miraculously made it into a prestigious final. But real games play out behind the scenes. Written by Adhir Bhat and Bobby Nagra, directed by Adhaar
Akvarious Productions’ (Mumbai) Tiki-Taka, at Urban Theatre Read More »
Ujjwal Chattopadhyay’s play inspired by the American film The Judge (2014) about the personal conflict between a retired judge and his son who defends criminals. Directed by Meghnad Bhattacharya.
Sayak’s Dharmabatar, at Madhusudan Read More »
Arpita Chatterjee’s solo musical on Gauhar Jan, directed by Abanti Chakraborty. Presented by Gameplan as part of its Kolkata Baarish festival. Read my review.
Studio 9’s My Name Is Jaan, at Birla Sabhagar Read More »
