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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