Event Collections

Amritosondhane (In search of ultimate fulfilment) Mrinal, the astute and compassionate homemaker of Streer Patra (The Wife’s Letter), the epistolary by Rabindranath Tagore, is seen sitting on the shores of Puri, Odisha, completing her letter. She decidedly severs her familial connections with her insensitive and selfish in-laws, and embarks on a journey of quest for greater fulfilment of her human life. Faint voices, voices telling compelling stories, coming from the shores of other oceans, other bounds of the world reach her, transcending the barriers of space and time. Four stories emerge from ancient mythologies showcasing great intellectual power, entrepreneurship and talents of four great women. Mrinal experiences the untold tales of Oenone of Iliad, Ariadne and Dido from Greek Mythology; and the story of Maharani Jana from Mahabharata. At the end, Mrinal reflects; rejoices at the glory and successes of these great women, empathises with their tragedies, and connects with their souls to find a true meaning of the mortal life.Read More

We take you on a musical journey of the jazz classics. The central theme being romantic love. Its many facets, from funny love to sunny love, through its pleasures and pain, its myriad moods through snow and rain, but just as you begin to feel love is not a thing, that,s when the Ladies of Jazz, Ella & her fellas start to sing of spring.Read More

What happens when someone dares to challenge age-old traditions and societal norms? They are often met with rejection, isolation, and suffering. Written by Vijay Tendulkar, Meeta Kee Kahani is a poignant exploration of human relationships and emotional turmoil. The play follows Meeta, a young woman who finds herself deeply connected to her female friend, defying conventional ideas of love and companionship. As she rejects traditional male-female relationships, she faces inner conflict and societal alienation, leading to a tragic yet thought-provoking journey. Director Kamal Singh adds a musical touch to the narrative, enhancing its emotional depth and making it more relevant to contemporary audiences. Tendulkar’s timeless story comes alive with a fresh perspective, blending music and drama to create a powerful theatrical experience.Read More

The protagonists, a man and a woman, are both waiting for a delayed flight in a small-town airport lounge. The woman provokes the man into conversation, setting of a series of narratives that feature two characters from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata: Shoorpanakha and Shakuni. Their lives and experiences are set in the context of this century, indicating that the stories of power, ambition and revenge span history and myth.Read More

Hamare hisaab se duniya mein teen hi krantikari huye hain: Karl Marx, Bhagat Singh, aur Pintu Bhaiya. With this begins the fascinating story of Pintu Bhaiya, seen from the eyes of a young Patna boy back in the early 2000s. The Pintu Bhaiya: Notorious gang leader, local legend, and most importantly, a hopeless romantic, desperately in love. Our young, impressionable narrator tells this tale of "love", small-town shenanigans, and displaced identities with humour, satire and a rare innocence that will warm your heart, make you burst out laughing and sometimes cry (lekin Pintu bhaiya ne bola hai ki "Rona Nahin Hai!").Read More

Birdflight, presented by Kumud Mishra`s D for Drama is a solo play that follows the story of Anjali Thomas as she comes to grips with fresh adulthood with all its accompanying worries. In a world marked with unprecedented levels of uncertainty, what does it mean to embark on one of the most uncertain periods of your own life? Anjali grapples with the ideas of mortality, home and belonging as she moves out of home. She is also a visual artist who is dealing with the frustration of a creative block and an empathy overdraw. As she meets new people and has new experiences, we chart her slowly evolving relationship with the world around her. Her relationship with her family, friends, art and herself are all explored through various metaphors that drive the play.Read More

In a world where the oppressed rise against their rulers, a group of animals overthrow their master and establish a new society built on the promise of equality and freedom. At first, the dream seems within reach—hard work, shared rewards, and a future free from tyranny. But as power shifts, fear and propaganda take hold, and the very ideals that sparked the revolution begin to change. With old rules rewritten and voices silenced, the animals find themselves asking a chilling question: Have they truly won their freedom, or have they simply traded one form of oppression for another?Read More

The Odissi dance drama Siya Ram… The Eternal Saga brings to life the timeless epic of the Ramayana through a mesmerizing blend of movement, music, and storytelling. Opening with Sita’s captivity in Ashoka Vatika, the narrative unfolds in exquisitely choreographed sequences that capture the deep love, painful separation, and eventual reunion of Rama and Sita. The performance masterfully weaves together themes of love, faith, valor, and the ultimate triumph of good over evil, portraying pivotal moments such as Sita’s swayamvara, her abduction by Ravana, and the epic battle that leads to her rescue.Read More

Red Dress Waali Ladki is a solo, dance- theatre piece. It is a devised work using guttural movement, physical imagery, real stories and text in a bare and raw stage scenario. The work investigates the fear we hold as women in our bodies, the physicality of rape and the general sense of horror this brings about. It confronts the viewer with the sound of bones and flesh hitting the floor juxtaposed with open and displayed sexuality.Read More

Lavanyavati was conceptualised and designed by Savitri Medhatul Lavanyavati is a performance born from a collaboration with Lavani and Tamasha artists, tracing the vibrant journey of Lavani through the years. Rooted in Maharashtra’s rich folk tradition, Lavani has continuously evolved — shaped by shifting social, political, and cultural landscapes, as well as changing audience tastes. Not only has it endured, but it has flourished, becoming an integral part of contemporary cultural identity.Read More