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Kolkata Playmakers’ Parabola Sir, at Academy

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

Dramatized from Narayan Sanyal’s novel by Tirthankar Chanda, about an idealistic teacher. Directed by Ram Mukhopadhyay.

Chetana’s Mahatma Banam Gandhi, at Birla Sabhagar

G D Birla Sabhagar 29 Ashutosh Chowdhury Avenue, Kolkata

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

Natasena’s Gorur Garir Headlight, at Academy

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

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.

Nandikar’s Panchajanya, at Kala Mandir

Kala Mandir Shakespeare Sarani, Kolkata

A play written by Parthapratim Deb dramatizing the story of Krishna, directed by Sohini Sengupta.