Samuel Beckett’s Endgame translated into Hindi by Uma Jhunjhunwala, directed by S. M. Azhar Alam. From director's note: “Me—to play”. To live is to play a game; it is also to play a role. No link to the past, no hope for the future. Bosh, tosh, nonsense, stupidity, absurdity. We did not have experience of the […]
Little Thespian’s Jashn-E-Rang, a national Hindi and Urdu theatre festival, celebrates its 10th edition this year. It has become one of the most looked-out-for theatre events in Kolkata. Despite the difficulties in organizing such a live festival on a national level during the pandemic, Little Thespian says the show must go on, and go on […]
Bibhab Natya Academy's Thakur Thakbe Katakshan, followed by Baranagar Ebang's Bidehi Bidrohi.
Sayak's Bhalo Lok, adapted from Pirandello by Chandan Sen, directed by Meghnad Bhattacharya.
Nandipat's Krishnapurer Rupkatha, directed by Bimal Chakrabarti, written by Jyotishman Chattopadhyay
Two productions. Elam Phire, matinee. Followed by Mangalik's longest-running production, Manush Bhut, directed by Samir Biswas, at 6:30. The latter recommended viewing: ★★★★
Bandel Arohi's Rat Kato Holo. Written by Amitabha Chakrabarti, directed by Ranjan Roy. Recommended viewing: ★★★★ Read our review.
Kathakriti's Adhuna Antigone, adapted by Sisir Kumar Das, directed by Sanjib Ray.
People's Little Theatre's revival of Utpal Dutt's acclaimed Emergency production from 1977, Ebar Rajar Pala.
Rangroop's Jalchhabi, adapted by Tirthankar Chanda from Martin McDonagh’s The Beauty Queen of Leenane, directed by Sima Mukhopadhyay.
