This is a piece about loss and grief. It is also a story of love, finding one’s voice, and rediscovering the power of song.
Curated by:
Quasar Thakore Padamsee & Sankar Venkateswaran
“Buried Treasures” is an hour-long musical retelling of a few renowned folk fables from India and Europe. The play features four short stories, including “Harisarman” from the Panchatantra; Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Match Girl”; a confluence of the Indian folk tale ‘The Snake and the Golden Coin’ and its European counterpart ‘The Goose and The Golden Egg’; and Rabindranath Tagore’s epic, “Hidden Treasures”.
Curated by:
Quasar Thakore Padamsee & Sankar Venkateswaran
“Zig Zags to Earth” is a shadow puppet play that combines the use of traditional-style shadow puppets with the use of an overhead projector. The play is a fascinating interplay of several experimental elements including narrative logic, visual language, and sound design.
Curated by:
Quasar Thakore Padamsee & Sankar Venkateswaran
Gabriel’s Trial seeks to touch upon issues concerning history and identity, examining the excesses of colonialism through the perspective of an enslaved Gabriel who oscillates between multiple identities and regimes of surveillance. The story of Gabriel’s life, enriched by those he met along the way, showcases the challenges of identity, the harsh realities of slavery and colonialism, and the enduring human spirit’s fight for freedom and self-identity.
Curated by:
Quasar Thakore Padamsee & Sankar Venkateswaran
A kaleidoscopic exploration of queer love through an enthralling evening of theatre, music, poetry and movement. The piece draws from powerful writings from history and literature. It weaves a rich tapestry of the dynamic and evolving conversations the community is currently engaging with, in the form of songs, satire, musical storytelling, and more.
Curated by:
Quasar Thakore Padamsee & Sankar Venkateswaran
Kalidasa’s Abhijnanasakuntalam narrates the love story of King Dushyanta and Sakuntala and is celebrated for its lyrical beauty, emotional depth, and masterful use of language. Kalidasa’s work delves into themes of memory, recognition, love, the interplay of coincidences, unknown forces, and human actions. This masterpiece has inspired countless adaptations across various art forms, from literature and painting to dance, cinema, and modern theatre.
Curated by:
Quasar Thakore Padamsee & Sankar Venkateswaran
While the world is fighting against global warming and ecological issues, the people of Manipur, a state in India’s Northeast, have been struggling with a crisis since May 2023. Manipur is now a battlefield between two communities with people living in relief camps. As people endure such horrors and trauma, Kalakshetra Manipur explores what role theatre must assume at such a time.
Curated by:
Quasar Thakore Padamsee & Sankar Venkateswaran
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