Dance like a man - Produced by The Primetime Theatre Co and directed by Lillette Dubey

July 25, 2019 02:54 pm | Updated July 29, 2019 12:21 pm IST

The story of Jairaj and Ratna, two Bharatanatyam dancers past their prime, is contrasted with that of their daughter Lata, who is on the brink of establishing herself as a brilliant dancer. Her imminent success creates tension and jealousy, and the audience is drawn into the dark secrets of family relationships and conflicts between generations. The play probes the surface of the characters to question their deeper motivations, but the mode is comic rather than tragic, even though the concerns are serious, and you are never sure whether to laugh or cry.

 

Playwright: Mahesh Dattani

 

Language/s: English and Hindi

 

Genre: Drama

 

Duration: 90 minutes

 

Interval: 15 minutes

 

Director: Lillette Dubey

 

Theatre Group: The Primetime Theatre Co

 

Credits:

 

Cast: Lillette Dubey, Ananth Mahadevan, Suchitra Pillai & Joy Sengupta

 

Director’s Quote:

“Dance like a Man is very special and very close to my heart for many reasons. Over the last two decades, it has completed over 610 shows all over the globe from New Zealand to the West coast of the USA, and dozens of countries in between., winning accolades with critics and audiences alike.

Resonating with audiences worldwide – who are far removed from the Indian ethos  –  its script and performances create their own magic everywhere. As an original Indian play that explores the nuances of human dynamics and relationships, the play has become  a milestone of sorts in Indian English theatre – giving other Indian writers the courage to see that good original work created by us, can transcend the local socio- political context to become a universal tale of our shared humanity!

 

Suitable for: 12 years +

Date & Venue:  August 16, 2019, Corporation Kalaiarangam, Coimbatore

Time: 7.30pm

Sponsors

Associate Sponsors: Apollo Hospitals

Hospitality Partner: Vivanta by Taj

Travel Partner: Air India

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