Ashvin Gidwani's History Of India Viritten at Joburg Theatre
Dates: (5/30/2014 - 6/1/2014 )
Joburg Theatre |
163 Civic Boulevard
Braamfontein,Johannesburg
Phone: 011 877 6847
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India’s largest selling comedy team is back! Inexplicable comedy will get redefined in South Africa this summer as stand-up comedian superstar and film actor Vir Das joins hands with the celebrated global theatre production house, Ashvin Gidwani Productions for a theatrical showcase titled “History Of India - VIRitten”. Ashvin Gidwani Productions is bringing “History Of India”, a witty production acknowledged for its roaring success in India to Mandela Theatre, Johannesburg on the 30th May, 31st May and 1st June.
A company driven by quality, consistency, diversity, creativity and enterprise in serving entertainment, Ashvin Gidwani Productions will be hosting a play that will create a theatrical revolution and delight that funny bone. In brief, it is the funniest, wittiest and sensational relook at India’s history and audiences can see all of the funny elements that have been a part of Indian heritage, from the cradle of civilization in Harappa to the Vedas to the advent of the Mughal era from the East India Company to the freedom struggle till India opened itself to the world in the 90’s.
Vir Das states, “History is hugely funny; we just haven’t read it right. Come see a show about the history of India. But a history so twisted, so funny, so out-of-the-box, so completely unbelievable, you won’t be sure it even actually happened.”
Ashvin Gidwani, Managing Director and Producer, Ashvin Gidwani Productions states, “We have worked extremely hard to produce a show of this stature which embraces fascinating content in a very innovative fashion. We are proud that this production has completed 75 shows on home ground and enjoys the title of being the largest selling comedy show ever to have been showcased in Indian theatre. We are very excited for the debut of this show in South Africa and anticipate a houseful show.”
Ashvin Gidvani’s enduring appetite for theatre, encyclopedic business acumen, eye for perfection and steadfast aspiration to initiate a creative movement enabled the company to achieve triumph with representation across 17 cities in India and 12 countries globally. Over the years, the company has successfully explored various genres such as best seller series, Bollywood on stage, comedies, spoofs, revues, thrillers, exclusive productions for children and old fashioned family values.
Ashvin Gidwani Productions has conceptualized some of the most enriching productions including The Scent Of A Man, Battle Of Da Sexes, Misal Pao, City of Dreams, Circus, Oh No ! Not Again !!, Monkey Business, Blame It On Yashraj, Marriages Are Made In Heaven, Big Fat City, 2 To Tango 3 To Jive, Funny Thing Called Love, Double Deal, Mad About Money, Punch-a-Tantra, Walking On Broken Das, The Alchemist And Get Rid Of My Wife, Magic Ball, Enchanted Forest, Punch-A-Tantra The Children’s Musical in the recent past.
Ashvin Gidwani Productions uncompromisingly endeavours to raise the bar with every production and offer the average theatre aficionado holistically packaged superior content across an assorted continuum. With Ashvin Gidwani Productions, you can expect wholesome and unadulterated showbiz with creations of international class under one single roof.
Cast and Creative team for Ashvin Gidwani's History Of India Viritten at Joburg Theatre
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