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An equal stage: Last Page Collective, started by a group of young students, gives a platform for the youth of Bengaluru to creatively express themselves

A performer has an obligation towards his art form, says Kathakali artiste Kalamandalam Balasubramanian

On the 50th anniversary of his stage debut, the veteran artiste traces his journey and dwells upon the syntax of Kathakali

Sentinels looming at the door

Performing studios that have mushroomed in several local neighbourhoods in Andheri have, on one hand, democratised creative expression and provided an

Dealing complex issues with a touch of subtlety

Veteran film, television and theatre personality Raman Kumar on why smartphones are a boon for movie and theatre artistes

Vikash Khurana on crafting theatre culture in Nagpur

Stagecraft Theatre founder-director Vikash Khurana speaks about choosing theatre over family business

The play is the thing

The Mousetrap is a treat for Agatha Christie fans, says Mini Anthikad Chhibber

Rasagna Multilingual Theatre Festival: Play of diverse scenarios

The multi-lingual theatre fest of Rasagjna drew inspiration from varied sources

Tales of human suffering

Dealing with diverse subjects, four socially relevant plays at the “Mohan Rakesh Natya Samaroh” evoked tremendous response

Diamonds in the rough

An emerging sidelight at the annual Prithvi Theatre Festival is its selection of fringe offerings that are usually showcased at Prithvi House, a first

Insightful interpretations

A recent performance of Beral ge Koral, directed by Prasanna Ramaswamy for students of NSD still carried meaning for the present

An effective performance

The play on Ramana Maharshi was sublime and effective

The GANGA in Brazil

For Kochi-based filmmaker Ananda Jyothi, the Ganga is a real being. His film, Uma: Light of The Himalaya will be screened commercially in Brazil on November 22 and at the IFFI in Goa on Sunday

Chennai comedians perform an anonymous woman’s monologue on sexuality

Male comedians talk about a woman’s experience, through a woman’s own words, as The Royal Court Theatre’s ‘Manwatching’ comes to Chennai

Focus on Tamil theatre

Kovai KRS, Poovaimani and Rathnam Koothabiran on their journey in theatre

The stage is where Joy Sengupta’s heart is

Joy Sengupta does not let anything come in the way of his passion for theatre

‘These are voices of women considered modern for their times’

Anubha Fatehpuria will act out a miscellany of women characters, spanning more than a century in Pieces

Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival: While the stage is lit

Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival in the city brings productions with nuanced views on relationships

Manhar Gadhia, a man for all seasons

Theatre critic, Deepa Gahlot recalls the Mumbai theatre veteran producer and his dedication to the stage, whatever the language

Cosplay star AK Wirru on his first costume, whether cosplaying is an art form and more

Representing Australia, Wirru, along with his partner K, were named Grand Champions at the World Cosplay Summit 2019

Midnight Hotel review: What happens when a butler, two guests and a vengeful ghost turn up at once

In this play, find out what happens when a family butler, two guests with peculiar connections to the past and a vengeful ghost turn up at the Midnight Hotel

Tuition award announced for Indian applicants to New York Film Academy

Senior executive vice-president David Klein says that those interested should get exposure to creative arts in any way possible

‘Ek Haan’ play review: ‘a form of superlative theatre’

Manto’s wit and wisdom was brought forth in an impressive staging at the Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival

Review: The play ‘My Father - His Exalted Highness’

The play ‘My Father - His Exalted Highness’ was a nuanced depiction of the concerns of ruler on the cusp of history

Marathi theatre, Warkari tradition and women

The opening play at the recently concluded IAPAR International Theatre Festival in Pune was Nirupan from the locally-based Rang Pandhari Natya

The magic of this space continues to baffle me: Arundhati Nag

As Ranga Shankara, the avant-garde theatre in Bengaluru, celebrates its 15th year, its founder reiterates the need for theatre to stand its ground against political, religious and market forces

Actor Amol Palekar returns to the stage after long absence

Kusur, a thriller, will be performed in Mumbai on November 24

Light among the darkness

The legendary Habba Khatoun comes to life in Purva Naresh’s Zoon, a play that attempts to give ordinary Kashmiris a voice, says Vikram Phukan

Woman of substance

Mohammad Ali Baig’s “Kasturba” brings alive the strong character and independent mindset of the woman who kept pace with her illustrious husband

A Kafkaesque condition of hunger

The Hunger Artist, a solo performance by Mandar Gokhale, held a mirror to the plight of farmers

Fragrance from unknown lands

The lavani performers at this year’s Rangashankara Theatre Festival opened up another world to the audience and The Hunger Artiste held a mirror to the plight of farmers

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