Danish Husain narrates the Dastangoi of the thrilling escapades of Amar Aiyyar, who finds himself entangled in the treacherous court of Emperor Afrasiyab. With humour, aiyyari (trickery) and adventure, Amar […]
Hoshruba Repertory (Mumbai)’s Qissebazi, at KCC Read More »
Ujjwal Chattopadhyay’s play inspired by a foreign film about the personal conflict between a retired judge and his son who defends criminals. Directed by Meghnad Bhattacharya.
Sayak’s Dharmabatar, at Academy Read More »
Theatre House (Santiniketan) presents a three-month residential training programme from 1 December to 28 February. This annual event mentored by Alessandro Anil deals with the body, voice and mind of
The Complete Performer Read More »
The hilarious and touching story of a notorious gang leader and local legend in Patna, told through the innocent eyes of a young boy. Written and directed by Nihal Parashar.
D for Drama (Mumbai)’s Patna Ka Superhero, at KCC Read More »
The son of a Ramlila performer in Ayodhya moves to Mumbai to join the film industry but things don’t go as he wanted. Written and directed by Debasish. Highly recommended:
KCC Arts Lab’s Ravan Reloaded, at KCC Read More »
Adapted from Neil Simon’s The Sunshine Boys about two old comedians, by Farrukh Seyer and Avinash Gautam, and directed by Sumeet Vyas. Part of KCC’s Ami Arts Festival.
D for Drama (Mumbai)’s Purane Chawal, at Birla Sabhagar Read More »
Dramatized from Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay’s novel by Kuntal Mukhopadhyay and directed by Debasish. A mysterious hawker sells seemingly useless things, but fruitful in the fearless thirst for knowledge. Some people conspire
Sanglap Kolkata’s Hulusthul, at Academy Read More »
A blind and wheelchair-bound youth, highly intelligent, wants to know about light from his physicist father. Written and directed by Suman Sengupta. Recommended: ★★★★ Read my review.
Chetla Krishti Sansad’s Amar Gan, at KCC Read More »
Dramatized from Parashuram’s Mahesher Mahajatra about two friends searching for ghosts, by Kallol Lahiri and members of the repertory, and directed by Anamitra Khan.
Beadon Street Subham’s Shab Charitra Kalpanik, at Academy Read More »
Utpal Dutt’s play about Ram Mohun Roy’s anti-sati activism, revived and directed by Ashok Mukhopadhyay.
Theatre Workshop’s Agnishajya, at Girish Read More »
Indianized by Jagannath Guha from Giuseppe Tornatore’s influential film A Pure Formality, about an inspector interrogating a famous author. Directed by Anish Ghosh.
Shohan’s Jera, at Minerva Read More »
Utpal Dutt’s classic play, directed by Suman Mukhopadhyay. Recommended: ★★★★ Matinee at 2:30 and evening at 6:30.
Mukhomukhi’s Tiner Taloyar, at Academy (two shows) Read More »
