Angan Belgharia’s Mauna Banshari, at Academy

Academy of Fine Arts 2, Cathedral Rd, Maidan, Kolkata, West Bengal 700020, Kolkata

One of the great tragic love stories in Greek mythology, that of Orpheus and Eurydice, retold through poetry, music and philosophy. Written by Sanjoy Chattopadhyay and directed by Avi Sengupta.

Chetana’s Mahatma Banam Gandhi, at Madhusudan

Madhusudan Mancha Gariahat Rd S, Jodhpur Park,, Kolkata

Translated by Arun Mukherjee from Ajit Dalvi’s play on Gandhiji’s relationship with his son, and directed by Sujan Mukherjee. Recommended: ★★★★

Krishti (Ranchi)’s Nil Ranger Ghora, at Tapan

Tapan Theatre Kalighat

Mohit Chattopadhyaya's early play directed by Saurav Palodhi. The fifth evening of Sayak's ten-day competitive festival of Bengali theatre.

Renaissance’s Charandas MLA, at Minerva

Minerva Theatre Utpal Dutt Sarani (Beadon Street), Kolkata

Revival of Renaissance's Hindi production from the 1990s. Dramatized from Satinath Bhaduri's satirical story by Partha Sarathi Upadhyay and directed by Bimal Chakraborty.

Padatik’s Beparwah Manto, at Padatik

Padatik Little Theatre 6/7 A J C Bose Road, Kolkata

Premiere of a new dramatization of Manto's stories, scripted and directed by Anubha Fatehpuria.