Akshara Theatre Is Closed To The Public Till March 31
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2020
In consideration of the Delhi Government's March 16 notification, the Akshara Theatre complex will remain close to the public till March 31 and all March plays will be rescheduled for April, May and June.
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2020
In consideration of the Delhi Government's March 16 notification, the Akshara Theatre complex will remain close to the public till March 31 and all March plays will be rescheduled for April, May and June.
15th Mahindra Excellence In Theatre Awards Postponed
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2020
The Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards (META) Festival 2020, scheduled from March 13th to 19th 2020 at New Delhi's Kamani Auditorium and Shri Ram Centre, has been postponed due to the increasing global concern on the Coronavirus infection. The fifteenth edition of META will return with new dates and schedule will be shared soon.
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2020
The Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards (META) Festival 2020, scheduled from March 13th to 19th 2020 at New Delhi's Kamani Auditorium and Shri Ram Centre, has been postponed due to the increasing global concern on the Coronavirus infection. The fifteenth edition of META will return with new dates and schedule will be shared soon.
Akshara Theatre Presents WE ARE CITIZEN INDIA
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2020
The first words of our constitution are: a?oeWe the peoplea??a??. Yet, do our humongous behemoths of successive governments, with their systems, agencies, departments, actually fulfill the ideals of the Constitution and the needs of 'we the people', or are they running riot with power, imposing their own agendas and 'Missions', while the people take their battles to the streets? We Are Citizen India is a thoughtful and insightful presentation that explores the issues surrounding the National Register of Citizenship and the Citizen's Amendment Act in the form of a play.
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2020
The first words of our constitution are: a?oeWe the peoplea??a??. Yet, do our humongous behemoths of successive governments, with their systems, agencies, departments, actually fulfill the ideals of the Constitution and the needs of 'we the people', or are they running riot with power, imposing their own agendas and 'Missions', while the people take their battles to the streets? We Are Citizen India is a thoughtful and insightful presentation that explores the issues surrounding the National Register of Citizenship and the Citizen's Amendment Act in the form of a play.
Poetry And Story Finds Space At The First Edition Of Ambassador Book Club Rama Pandey Appeals For Peace
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2020
IHCL SeleQtions, in association with RAMA THEATRE NATYA VIDYA (RATNAV) Foundation, the first edition of Ambassador Book Club embarked yesterday at the the iconic Ambassador, New Delhi a?" IHCL SeleQtions in Sujan Singh Park. The event featured renowned authors reciting their beautiful collection of stories and poetries. The authors included Hindi poet and lyricist Dr. Balswaroop Raahi , Renu Shahanwaz Hussain , Writer, Director and founder of RATNAV , Rama Pandey, Dr. Laxmi Shanker Vajpayee, Mukesh Manas and Sangita Menon Malhan. The event is aimed at discovering, celebrating and shaping a receptive climate for poetry and storytelling by creating new avenues for delivery and to preserve the oral traditions of our rich heritage.
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2020
IHCL SeleQtions, in association with RAMA THEATRE NATYA VIDYA (RATNAV) Foundation, the first edition of Ambassador Book Club embarked yesterday at the the iconic Ambassador, New Delhi a?" IHCL SeleQtions in Sujan Singh Park. The event featured renowned authors reciting their beautiful collection of stories and poetries. The authors included Hindi poet and lyricist Dr. Balswaroop Raahi , Renu Shahanwaz Hussain , Writer, Director and founder of RATNAV , Rama Pandey, Dr. Laxmi Shanker Vajpayee, Mukesh Manas and Sangita Menon Malhan. The event is aimed at discovering, celebrating and shaping a receptive climate for poetry and storytelling by creating new avenues for delivery and to preserve the oral traditions of our rich heritage.
SHERLOCK HOLMES Comes to Akshara Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2020
When a beautiful and terrified young woman appeals to Sherlock Holmes to solve the mystery of her sister's inexplicable death on the eve of her wedding, Holmes and Watson come across one of the strangest cases of their career. What is the sinister mystery lurking in the old mansion at Stoke Moran? What is the deadly secret of the Speckled Band?
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2020
When a beautiful and terrified young woman appeals to Sherlock Holmes to solve the mystery of her sister's inexplicable death on the eve of her wedding, Holmes and Watson come across one of the strangest cases of their career. What is the sinister mystery lurking in the old mansion at Stoke Moran? What is the deadly secret of the Speckled Band?
Mahindra Excellence In Theatre Awards Nominates 10 Productions For Top Honours
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2020
The 15th edition of the Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards (META) Festival, a week-long national theatre festival culminating in an awards ceremony, announced its list of nominations for 2020. Spanning diverse themes from regions across the country, these 10 plays will be staged in the national capital from March 13 to 18, 2020 at Kamani Auditorium and Shri Ram Centre for an esteemed panel of jury members and an equally enthusiastic and discerning audience. The winners will be announced at a Red-Carpet Awards Ceremony on March 19, 2020 at Kamani Auditorium.
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2020
The 15th edition of the Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards (META) Festival, a week-long national theatre festival culminating in an awards ceremony, announced its list of nominations for 2020. Spanning diverse themes from regions across the country, these 10 plays will be staged in the national capital from March 13 to 18, 2020 at Kamani Auditorium and Shri Ram Centre for an esteemed panel of jury members and an equally enthusiastic and discerning audience. The winners will be announced at a Red-Carpet Awards Ceremony on March 19, 2020 at Kamani Auditorium.
LOVE IN THE TIME OF KAMA: Solo Bharatanatyam By Sharanya Chandran Comes to CD Deshmukh Auditorium
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2020
LOVE IN THE TIME OF KAMA! Solo Bharatanatyam Performance celebrating love and togetherness by DANCER SHARANYA CHANDRAN (daughter and disciple of Guru Geeta Chandran) will be held on Friday, 14 February 2020, 7pm at CD Deshmukh Auditorium, India International Centre, 40 Lodi Estate, New Delhi-110003.
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2020
LOVE IN THE TIME OF KAMA! Solo Bharatanatyam Performance celebrating love and togetherness by DANCER SHARANYA CHANDRAN (daughter and disciple of Guru Geeta Chandran) will be held on Friday, 14 February 2020, 7pm at CD Deshmukh Auditorium, India International Centre, 40 Lodi Estate, New Delhi-110003.
Amethyst Launches A&T Spring Summer 2020 Collection 'The Kaleidoscope'
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2020
Amethyst presented Abraham & Thakore's Spring Summer 2020 collection - 'The Kaleidoscope' at the new Abraham & Thakore Shop in Shop section at Amethyst, Whites Road, Royapettah, Chennai.
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2020
Amethyst presented Abraham & Thakore's Spring Summer 2020 collection - 'The Kaleidoscope' at the new Abraham & Thakore Shop in Shop section at Amethyst, Whites Road, Royapettah, Chennai.
Vidushi Sunanda Sharma Invited To Perform At The Cini Foundation In Venice
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2020
Vidushi Sunanda Sharma is invited again to sing Indian classical and semi classical Music of Banaras Gharana for the Italian audience, being organised by Giorgio Cini Foundation in association with Swiss Cultural Foundation for their upcoming concert in Venice on this Saturday, January 25th, 2020.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2020
Vidushi Sunanda Sharma is invited again to sing Indian classical and semi classical Music of Banaras Gharana for the Italian audience, being organised by Giorgio Cini Foundation in association with Swiss Cultural Foundation for their upcoming concert in Venice on this Saturday, January 25th, 2020.
Kisalay Vora's Presents An Art Installation, 'The Mysterious Strength Of Anthropomorphism' at Visual Arts Gallery, IHC, New Delhi
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2020
Source of aesthetics to some and a medium to communicate for others, art can be also seen as a powerful mode of therapy for the bruised. As layer by layer the artwork reveals itself to the discerning eye of the beholder, it invites perception; the artist's and the viewer's. One such installation, 'The Mysterious Strength of Anthropomorphism' by Kisalay Vora has taken centerstage at the Visual Arts Gallery atrium at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi from January 16th to February 10th, 2020. The best time to view the installation is in the evening post 5.30pm, when it's all lit up.
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2020
Source of aesthetics to some and a medium to communicate for others, art can be also seen as a powerful mode of therapy for the bruised. As layer by layer the artwork reveals itself to the discerning eye of the beholder, it invites perception; the artist's and the viewer's. One such installation, 'The Mysterious Strength of Anthropomorphism' by Kisalay Vora has taken centerstage at the Visual Arts Gallery atrium at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi from January 16th to February 10th, 2020. The best time to view the installation is in the evening post 5.30pm, when it's all lit up.
Ashwin Sanghi's Latest Book 'The Vault Of Vishnu' Will Be Launched At Jaipur Literature Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2020
One of India's best-selling English fiction writer, Ashwin Sanghi's book The Vault of the Vishnu will be launched at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2020 on January 23rd. Indian Actress and Author Sonali Bendre Behl along with launching the book will also be in conversation with the author at the festival.
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2020
One of India's best-selling English fiction writer, Ashwin Sanghi's book The Vault of the Vishnu will be launched at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2020 on January 23rd. Indian Actress and Author Sonali Bendre Behl along with launching the book will also be in conversation with the author at the festival.
BWW Feature: A THEATRE APPRECIATION WORKSHOP LED BY MAHESH DATTANI at Royal Opera House, Mumbai
by Richa Das - January 07, 2020
A Two- Day led by Playwright, Screenwriter, Film-Maker and Stage Director Mahesh Dattani, presented by Royal Opera House, Mumbai and Avid Learning.
by Richa Das - January 07, 2020
A Two- Day led by Playwright, Screenwriter, Film-Maker and Stage Director Mahesh Dattani, presented by Royal Opera House, Mumbai and Avid Learning.
Sheena Chohan Performs With Ila Arun And K.K Raina For Laila's Role, In Henrik Ibsen's Adaptation Of The Classic Play, Peer Ghani, Staged At Royal Opera House And Prithvi
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2020
Ila Arun, the singer, producer, actress who has starred in such films as Thugs of Hindustan and Manto and produces Plays with Surnai Theater, has cast Sheena Chohan, an actress who was nominated as Best Actress at the Shanghai and Dubai Film Festivals, to play the role of Laila in the play Peer Ghani, by Henrik Ibsen, which will be showcased at the Royal Opera House Mumbai and also staged at Prithvi Theatre this January 2020. The play is directed by KK Raina.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2020
Ila Arun, the singer, producer, actress who has starred in such films as Thugs of Hindustan and Manto and produces Plays with Surnai Theater, has cast Sheena Chohan, an actress who was nominated as Best Actress at the Shanghai and Dubai Film Festivals, to play the role of Laila in the play Peer Ghani, by Henrik Ibsen, which will be showcased at the Royal Opera House Mumbai and also staged at Prithvi Theatre this January 2020. The play is directed by KK Raina.
Clown Show THAT'S HOW WE FEEL Will Tour India
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2020
Clowns Without Borders Sweden and Red Nose Entertainment Mumbai are presenting That's How We Feel - a devised clown performance by 7 teenage girls, the Rednose Juniors, who grew up in the red light district of Mumbai.
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2020
Clowns Without Borders Sweden and Red Nose Entertainment Mumbai are presenting That's How We Feel - a devised clown performance by 7 teenage girls, the Rednose Juniors, who grew up in the red light district of Mumbai.
The Little Theatre Offers Level One Training Course In Hospital Clowning
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2020
The Little Theatre is offering level one training in hospital clowning for a limited number of interested people.
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2020
The Little Theatre is offering level one training in hospital clowning for a limited number of interested people.
WeaverStory Handwoven Textiles, 'Clusters Of Handlooms' is Presented at Weddings and Marigolds Studio
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2019
Weddings and Marigolds Studio is presenting WeaverStory handwoven textiles, 'Clusters of Handlooms'. In the past decade the ancient craft of Banarasi silk saris could be glimpsed in a handful of silk emporiums in Varanasi but WeaverStory, which has become a global brand, has revolutionized the industry by working personally with the weavers and increasing their products' availability and accessibility in the biggest markets. They will be showcasing sarees, dress material, lehengas and blouses from 10.30am to 7pm on Friday and Saturday, January 3rd and 4th, 2020 at Weddings and Marigolds Studio, Manorama, 18/12, Lakshmanan street, T. Nagar, Chennai. Ph : 044 - 28151700
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2019
Weddings and Marigolds Studio is presenting WeaverStory handwoven textiles, 'Clusters of Handlooms'. In the past decade the ancient craft of Banarasi silk saris could be glimpsed in a handful of silk emporiums in Varanasi but WeaverStory, which has become a global brand, has revolutionized the industry by working personally with the weavers and increasing their products' availability and accessibility in the biggest markets. They will be showcasing sarees, dress material, lehengas and blouses from 10.30am to 7pm on Friday and Saturday, January 3rd and 4th, 2020 at Weddings and Marigolds Studio, Manorama, 18/12, Lakshmanan street, T. Nagar, Chennai. Ph : 044 - 28151700
THE MIRROR CRACK'D FROM SIDE TO SIDE Comes to Jamshed Bhabha Theatre, NCPA
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2019
The new year 2020 in the theatre circuit will see the retelling of Agatha Christie's popular novel, The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side adapted for the stage by Rachel Wagstaff. This celebrated UK production is re-created by the NCPA by award-winning UK director Melly Still and reimagined for an Indian audience by Ayeesha Menon, starring Shernaz Patel, Sonali Kulkarni and Denzil Smith. The iconic Miss Marple (Shernaz Patel) is transported to a small sleepy village in Goa where a fading Bollywood star (Sonali Kulkarni) has bought a rambling colonial mansion with plans to shoot a film for her big comeback.
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2019
The new year 2020 in the theatre circuit will see the retelling of Agatha Christie's popular novel, The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side adapted for the stage by Rachel Wagstaff. This celebrated UK production is re-created by the NCPA by award-winning UK director Melly Still and reimagined for an Indian audience by Ayeesha Menon, starring Shernaz Patel, Sonali Kulkarni and Denzil Smith. The iconic Miss Marple (Shernaz Patel) is transported to a small sleepy village in Goa where a fading Bollywood star (Sonali Kulkarni) has bought a rambling colonial mansion with plans to shoot a film for her big comeback.
Theater Of Absurd Served Regional Language In Amaan Ahmad's BADLAV
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2019
Hyderabad witnessed one of the original play 'Badlav', an original play on Theater of Absurdity in Hindi Language on 21st of December 2019 and getting ready for another showcase on 26th of December. this play was a milestone the incense of Aburdisim was at the display for the audience and where for the first time ever a trans-women was included into the mainstream theater in Hyderabad . The Theatre of the Absurd (French: théâtre de l'absurde [te?'tʁ(ə) də lapsyʁd]) is a post-World War II designation for particular plays of absurdist fiction written by a number of primarily European playwrights in the late 1950s, as well as one for the style of theatre which has evolved from their work. let us learn more about the play.
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2019
Hyderabad witnessed one of the original play 'Badlav', an original play on Theater of Absurdity in Hindi Language on 21st of December 2019 and getting ready for another showcase on 26th of December. this play was a milestone the incense of Aburdisim was at the display for the audience and where for the first time ever a trans-women was included into the mainstream theater in Hyderabad . The Theatre of the Absurd (French: théâtre de l'absurde [te?'tʁ(ə) də lapsyʁd]) is a post-World War II designation for particular plays of absurdist fiction written by a number of primarily European playwrights in the late 1950s, as well as one for the style of theatre which has evolved from their work. let us learn more about the play.
Deepashram (Home For Boys) Presents An Art Exhibition 'My Dreams, My World'
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2019
The world is their canvas, colours are their dreams and as they pick up brushes in their hands they create figments of their imagination for the world to see! Behold, as the able boys of Deepashram bowl you over with their artistic skills and exhibit their works, 'My Dreams, My World' in the midst of the release of a book that captures their life, their journey as tiny artists and the nurturing of their tender brains at Arpana Fine Art Gallery, 4/6, Siri Fort Institutional Area, New Delhi on Friday, December 20th, 2019, 5.30 pm. Ms. Olga Dycheva (Head Sputnik News Agency, India) inaugurated the show.
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2019
The world is their canvas, colours are their dreams and as they pick up brushes in their hands they create figments of their imagination for the world to see! Behold, as the able boys of Deepashram bowl you over with their artistic skills and exhibit their works, 'My Dreams, My World' in the midst of the release of a book that captures their life, their journey as tiny artists and the nurturing of their tender brains at Arpana Fine Art Gallery, 4/6, Siri Fort Institutional Area, New Delhi on Friday, December 20th, 2019, 5.30 pm. Ms. Olga Dycheva (Head Sputnik News Agency, India) inaugurated the show.
THE CURSE OF HAMLET Comes to Akshara
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2019
The year is 1993. Abhigyan Theatre, established for more than two decades and situated in Connaught Place in the heart of New Delhi, has been presenting a successful production of William Shakespeare's Hamlet for the last 25 years. Hamlet has always been performed by Abhigyan's founder, Sarveshwar Sharma, who is as immersed in the character of Hamlet as he is in alcohol and his arrogant belief in his acting prowess.
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2019
The year is 1993. Abhigyan Theatre, established for more than two decades and situated in Connaught Place in the heart of New Delhi, has been presenting a successful production of William Shakespeare's Hamlet for the last 25 years. Hamlet has always been performed by Abhigyan's founder, Sarveshwar Sharma, who is as immersed in the character of Hamlet as he is in alcohol and his arrogant belief in his acting prowess.
Akshara Theatre and CocoX Present THE DELHI CHRISTMAS AFFAIR 2019
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2019
Akshara Theatre's DELHI CHRISTMAS AFFAIR is back for the third year! A day of fabulous family fun in Akshara's lovely indoor and outdoor auditoria and lawns, with hilarious standup comedy, plays for adults and children, music performances, games, stories, carol-singing, wonderful food, amazing desserts and snacks, art, crafts and lots of adorable puppies!
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2019
Akshara Theatre's DELHI CHRISTMAS AFFAIR is back for the third year! A day of fabulous family fun in Akshara's lovely indoor and outdoor auditoria and lawns, with hilarious standup comedy, plays for adults and children, music performances, games, stories, carol-singing, wonderful food, amazing desserts and snacks, art, crafts and lots of adorable puppies!
Future Writers Pitch Story Ideas To Leading Publisher
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2019
On the platform of Jagran Samvadi, the names of the contestants of the 'Srijan', a campaign by Dainik Jagran in 25 cities of the country, to inspire young writers, were also announced and these participants spoke about their selected works in front of the who's who of the Hindi publishing world.
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2019
On the platform of Jagran Samvadi, the names of the contestants of the 'Srijan', a campaign by Dainik Jagran in 25 cities of the country, to inspire young writers, were also announced and these participants spoke about their selected works in front of the who's who of the Hindi publishing world.
G5A Hosts Rehaan Engineer's SOUNDING VANYA This December
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2019
G5A began programming Performance Long Runs this Season, to allow not just audiences the chance to experience and engage with interesting work more deeply, but also for artists to engage with and adapt to the space, allowing the piece to breathe differently with each show. With this aim we are having a five-show run of Sounding Vanya, premiering in Mumbai at the G5A Black Box on the 20th of December, with more shows on the 21st & 22nd of December.
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2019
G5A began programming Performance Long Runs this Season, to allow not just audiences the chance to experience and engage with interesting work more deeply, but also for artists to engage with and adapt to the space, allowing the piece to breathe differently with each show. With this aim we are having a five-show run of Sounding Vanya, premiering in Mumbai at the G5A Black Box on the 20th of December, with more shows on the 21st & 22nd of December.
BWW Previews: RASAJA FOUNDATION PRESENTS PRALAYA A Collaboration In Bharatanatyam And Baliness Dance
by Zofeen Maqsood - December 11, 2019
Performed by the Sampradaya Dance Creations, Canada on their 30th Anniversary International Tour PRALAYA is a modern retelling of the Mahabharata
by Zofeen Maqsood - December 11, 2019
Performed by the Sampradaya Dance Creations, Canada on their 30th Anniversary International Tour PRALAYA is a modern retelling of the Mahabharata
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