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Afghanistan Is Not Funny
A comedian in a warzone is no laughing matter.
A close shave with a landmine, menaced by a warlord, and abducted by the Mujahideen: this is the extraordinary, true story of a British comedian and photographer in war-torn Afghanistan.
In 2002, whilst researching a comedy, triple Fringe First winner Henry Naylor and two-time Scottish Feature Photographer of the Year Sam Maynard went to the Afghan Warzone. It was a trip which changed both their lives and their art. Performed by Naylor himself, in front of Maynard’s pictures, this docu-play takes us back to the start of a modern tragedy.
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Lives of Clay
Lives of Clay is the story of three women: Parvati, Meena, and Vidya Thirunarayan.
Featuring exceptional dance, live ceramics, startling new text and original sound, Lives of Clay spins together narratives of ancient myth, harsh reality, and intimate truth. Performed on a spectacular set with the audience on three sides, it is accessible for all ages.
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Bends and Flows
‘Bends and Flows’ works through the metaphors of the bend of a road and the flow of a river to show how everything we see, feel, or think is always in transformation and the potential of a material to become something else is always inherent in its being.
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Quasar Thakore Padamsee -
Antigone, Interrupted
Commissioned by the Rural Touring Dance Initiative in association with Perth Theatre Developed with the support of Creative Scotland, Dancebase, The Place, Scottish School of Contemporary Dance, Dundee & Angus College, The Work Room, Made in Scotland Touring Fund.
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Bends and Flows
‘Bends and Flows’ works through the metaphors of the bend of a road and the flow of a river to show how everything we see, feel, or think is always in transformation and the potential of a material to become something else is always inherent in its being.
Curated by
Quasar Thakore Padamsee -
Avalanche
‘Avalanche’ is a three-act play with unity of time, space, and action. The characters are referred to as Man, Woman, Old Man, and so forth. The focus lies on subdued actions and hushed speech, highlighting the oppressive atmosphere. The play is set in a mountain village, which spends nine months under the constant threat of an avalanche.
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Quasar Thakore Padamsee -
Thom Pain
Thom Pain (based on nothing) is a solo play written by Will Eno which explores the nature of human existence. Thom has been waiting in the theatre for an audience to listen to his story and actively breaks down the 4th wall when they do enter, in order to truly communicate with them.
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Quasar Thakore Padamsee -
Creating Theatre from Story
Based on the two starting points of ‘Lives of Clay’ – the stories of Parvati and the narratives of women who work in the Indian brick kiln industry – director Tim Supple and performer Vidya Thirunarayan will lead participants through an introduction to the process of dramatisation.
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Aur Karo Theatre
Gopal Datt is a veteran in the field of theatre. His journey in theatre started back in 1999 and he has written for several theatre performances over the years. ‘Aur Karo Theatre’ is a rendition of all the songs that he has composed for the stage over the years.
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Quasar Thakore Padamsee -
What Planet Are You On ? (Kids Only)
Akvarious Productions presents a heartwarming slice-of-life comedy centered around Homi, an adolescent boy on a journey of self-discovery. Despite his intelligence, Homi struggles in school, earning a reputation as a troublemaker due to his unconventional behavior. Trips to the principal’s office are commonplace until a counsellor identifies his Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) as the underlying issue affecting his classroom focus.
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Quasar Thakore Padamsee -
Postcards from Goa
Postcards from Goa is a promenade production that seeks to excavate stories that contextualize the queer experiences in Goa, and retrofit it to locations in Panjim, along a scenic and culturally resonant walking trail. The project ventures beyond conventional heritage walks, integrating queer narratives with specially curated locales, offering participants a transformative journey that unites history, location, and personal experience in an exploration of identity and place.
Curated by
Quasar Thakore Padamsee -
Sur, Taal, aur Theatre
In this workshop, we will come together to demonstrate the interconnections between melody, rhythm and theatre, and its importance, appreciation and application.
Facilitated by
Gopal Datt -
07/07/07
07/07/07: A bright and ambitious 19-year-old steps out on a beautiful spring morning. The day only gets better as she unexpectedly meets a distinguished older gentleman who offers her a dream job. Can life get any better for Reyhaneh Jabbari? On the 7th of July, Reyhaneh starts work. Within 2 weeks she is in solitary confinement, beaten and tortured by prison authorities. What could have happened? 07/07/07 is based on the prison accounts of Reyhaneh Jabbari, and winner of the Best Ensemble Award at the Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards.
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Quasar Thakore Padamsee -
Jump
‘Jump’ unfolds on the rooftop of a city building, where a successful female corporate executive teeters on the edge, contemplating suicide. Just in the nick of time, a male cab driver intervenes, preventing her leap. This sets the stage for a collision of two profoundly different worlds, encompassing contrasting socio-economic classes, backgrounds, and lifestyles, as well as distinct circumstances, beliefs, and perspectives.
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Quasar Thakore Padamsee -
ASMR
ASMR stands for “Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response,” a reference to the modern phenomenon of experiencing pleasurable, stimulating, and tingling sensations in the body and mind. This theatrical performance titled ‘ASMR’ delves into a philosophically intimate exploration of this phenomenon, aiming to evoke indescribable sensory responses and create new existential stimuli within the mind.
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Quasar Thakore Padamsee -
Daklakatha Devikavya
‘Daklakatha Devikavya’ is an experimental play drawing on the epic poetry and stories of the important Kannada writer and founder-member of the Dalit Sangharsha Samiti, K.B. Siddaiah. The piece begins with a re-reading of a cosmogonic myth and evolves through weaving Dalit rituals, beliefs, hunger and desire through song and storytelling. The play provokes us to think how received insights through the experience of untouchability force us to confront what it means to be human in the depths of our being.
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Quasar Thakore Padamsee -
Saglejan Kheltat (Everyone Plays)
This play was made in a village setting for children in village schools across Maharashtra and the Konkan Region. It explores the world of animals that inhabit the child’s life and invites the audience to imagine how these animals may play. The play uses physical movement, objects and sounds to create a sensorial experience for children ages 3 to 6.
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Quasar Thakore Padamsee -
Jagginakara Janaare
The Daklakatha Devikavya team brings songs that are bound to travel, live, and play on tongues and in the memories of people. They carry joy, pain, dignity, resistance, and love in their bodies wherever they travel. Come meet them and sing!
Facilitated by
Lakshmana K P and Performers of Daklakatha Devikavya -
The Land of Mea Lilo
The audience is invited by Mea & Lilo, two quirky characters, to join them in their discovery of ‘The Land of Mea and Lilo’—a place filled with hidden objects. Follow their adventures and see how they overcome challenges with wit, teamwork, and determination. Witness their creative explorations and let your imagination come to life!
“I see, you see, what could it be?!”
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Quasar Thakore Padamsee -
Paatigazhum Palamozhium
The Tamil comedy play ‘Paatigazhum Palamozhium’ (meaning ‘old ladies and proverbs’) is adapted from a book of the same name by Shanmugam, with the jester part scripted by the legendary actor Nasser.
Curated by:
Quasar Thakore Padamsee
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