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Let imagination soar

The Little Theatre’s The Garage Gang is a good mix of dance, improv and retelling of classic tales




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Meeting Noma Dumezweni was like meeting my older self: Emma Watson

The actor said seeing the London stage production made her feel connected to her wizard alter ego Hermione Granger once again.




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Painting with the senses

Theatre for Young Audiences is drawing lessons from Picasso’s art to stage plays for children




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Through the stages of Krishnattam

Martha Bush Ashton-Sikora’s book on Krishnattam is a comprehensive documentation of the art form, including its history and practice.




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Interpreting Don Quixote in Kathakali

Margi premiered its Kathakali version of Don Quixote, ‘Kihothe’, in Thiruvananthapuram. The performance and text captured the essence of the novel while sticking to the format of Kathakali.




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Do we find new meanings?

A stripped down, simple to understand script left much to be desired in the recently-staged production, Shylock




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Raktbeej: Reining in on relationship

Rangadhara’s emotionally charged play ‘Raktbeej’ connected with the audience and won applause.




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A case of familial fallacy

Rasaranjani’s ‘Pampakalu’ was an engaging play with impressive performances.




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Debates with a difference

‘Yaavarum Kaelir’ stands out for its erudite host and an impressive line-up of speakers




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An imprint of Akella Achyuta Ramam’s repertoire

As writer, poet, dramatist late Akella Achyuta Ramam’s works open up to the public, his son Akella Venkateshwar recalls his father’s unique facets and the challenges in keeping his legacy alive.




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The race of life

Veteran theatre director Ranjit Kapoor’s “Ek Ghoda Chhey Sawaar” impresses with its sparkling comic touch.




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Voices from the margins

Noted theatre practitioner Dhirendranath Mallik on bringing Odia theatre into national consciousness.




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‘I have always been in awe of theatre’

As she is all set to make her debut in theatre as Shakuntala, Manju Warrier admits she is excited and nervous about her new role




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Loving a king, a mind was lost

Narendra Prasad’s play etches the real-life story of a woman who lived in the capital’s wayside




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It's showtime, Hyderabad!

The Hindu Theatre Fest, which opens in Hyderabad on August 19, promises a line up of unique stories




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Forging new paths

Three Tamil plays feature among the six in The Hindu Theatre Fest 2016, which brings together a mix of abstract, fun and emotionally-charged creations




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Three plays shortlisted for The Hindu Playwright Award




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‘Sri Krishna Rayabharam’ retains its flavour

The popular ‘Sri Krishna Rayabharam’ was staged in Vijayawada.




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Test of devotion

A staging of ‘Rukmangadacharitham’ Kathakali in the capital city brought together seasoned artistes.




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The sounds behind the music

Purva Naresh’s “Ladies Sangeet” unravels multiple layers of gender, sexuality and marriage.




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Celebrating Tamil theatre

Here’s a lowdown on the three Tamil plays that are to be staged at The Hindu Theatre Fest.




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Play of simplicity, greatness and myth

Three productions this weekend bring to stage Indian classics and mythology




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The tragic hero

Events leading up to Keechaka’s death was well captured in ‘Keechakavadham’.




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Gripping mythological

The play ‘Bhakta Markandeya’ by Savera Arts, Kadapa was gripping and entertaining.




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Veteran Marathi actor Nandu Pol passes away

He was extremely prolific, with a substantial body of work in television and appearing in popular advertisements as well.




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Mythological narrative

Sabari’s story was retold on stage by Saveri Samskrutika Samstha.




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Thyagaraja’s life dramatised

The musical drama presented the story of the vaggeyakara’s life.




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Espousing humanity during havoc

Prakash Bhatia and his cast make “Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya O Jamiya Hi Nahi” an intense experience.




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Meera's tale, creatively retold

‘Meera — the Soul Divine’ combined artistry and aesthetics, writes Jagyaseni Chatterjee




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The stage is set, Bengaluru!

A play without a director and a different actor for each show, a search for identity through language and a coming-of-age tale are on offer in the latest edition of The Hindu Theatre Festival in Bengaluru




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The stage was his creative arena




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A fistful of nostalgia

Sayeed Alam’s "Ghalib" speaks little, conveys a lot.




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Fidelity, faith, and jasmine rain

The politics of Mallige is limited and straightforward




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Tune in to theatre

The annual All Kerala Radio Drama Festival of AIR, beginning August 21, has a stellar line-up of mainstream actors.




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Poignant narratives

Important episodes from the Ramayana were presented at a three-day Kathakali festival in Ambalappuzha.




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An ingenious treatment

Bapi Bose’s adaptation of “Ashad Ka Ek Din” sees Rakesh Mohan’s Mallika finally winning liberty.




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They are awake even while on strings

Puppet theatre is much more than the doll with strings says Anurupa Roy as she and her team from Katkatha prepare for their production, The Mahabharata




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“Theatre should disturb”

Tamil theatre can be a powerful social tool and has so much to offer, but sadly it has been given a short shrift says Dharani Dharan




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The outside mirrors the inside

The crumbling facade of single-screen theatres on K.G. Road may not just be a sad metaphor for the quality of films... there’s more to it, perhaps?




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Leaving audience in ‘duvidha’

Attempting to caricaturise the prevailing decline in the field of culture “Duvidha Urf@Taj Mahal Ke Lutere” fails to live up to the expectations.




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Bhaktha Prahlada: Purana comes alive

The unique appeal of Pouranic verse drama came alive in the staging of ‘Bhaktha Prahlada’.




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The road to emancipation

Vandichodai by Koothuppattarai was all about deep philosophy and questioning societal norms




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‘Crazy Thieves’ all set to return

‘Crazy Thieves in Palavakkam’ was the first play to be made into audio tape format.




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A timeless political satire

Over three decades and approaching its 600th show, the Kannada play Mukhyamantri has made its mark as a classic. The play, with its meaning contemporary and dynamic, is a fine example of top notch acting, direction and content




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Riveting performance

The classic comedy of ‘Barrister Parvateesam’ was enacted brilliantly




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Making history

Grand sets and chaste Tamil make a welcome change. Geetha Venkataramanan adds the background details




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Play of subtle expressions

The rarely staged first part of ‘Subhadraharanam’ was performed in Edappally by a group of competent artistes.




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Conflict of generations

‘Meevente Memuntam’ enacted the tussle between youthful independence and experience of parents.




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Refreshing look at Ganesha’s tale

Yuki Ellias gave the story a human and humorous touch




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Dynasty disputes in the spotlight

Shraddha’s ‘Aurangazeb’, for the lovers of history