Mukkti Cultural Hub Opens Its Door For Jairangam Fringes Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2019
'The Mukkti Cultural Hub' the new center for Theatre, Dance, Music and Visual arts where each and everyone from all corners of our society can converge to experience and express our arts culture has become one of the sought after venues lately for showcasing the arts for the space-starved artists in the city. After the inauguration earlier this year, the venue has seen frequent play performances. The next one on their line up is the Jairangam Fringes Theatre Festival from the 15th to the 17th of December.
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2019
'The Mukkti Cultural Hub' the new center for Theatre, Dance, Music and Visual arts where each and everyone from all corners of our society can converge to experience and express our arts culture has become one of the sought after venues lately for showcasing the arts for the space-starved artists in the city. After the inauguration earlier this year, the venue has seen frequent play performances. The next one on their line up is the Jairangam Fringes Theatre Festival from the 15th to the 17th of December.
BWW Previews: TERA KYA HOGA WALIA Premieres In New Delhi
by Zofeen Maqsood - December 10, 2019
Described by critics as ingenious, funny and a brilliantly crafted masterpiece, 'Tera Kya Hoga Walia' is a comedy of errors filled with confusion, laughter and mayhem
by Zofeen Maqsood - December 10, 2019
Described by critics as ingenious, funny and a brilliantly crafted masterpiece, 'Tera Kya Hoga Walia' is a comedy of errors filled with confusion, laughter and mayhem
Drag Show On Streets Spreads Awareness Of HIV And Safe Sex
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2019
Did you ever see a drag queen walking in the streets and performing? this is exactly what the people from the city of Hyderabad witnesses for the very first time. A group of young teams from Mobbera Foundation, an organization which works for LGBTQIA rights, in association with Telangana State Council of Aids Control Society (TSCAS) and AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Together presented a unique way of spreading awareness with specially curated Flash mob. This was one of its kind where classical expressionist dance, Bollywood and Drag came together to pass a message. People from all walks of life such as doctors, artists, software engineers, students and officials came together and dance on one beat.
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2019
Did you ever see a drag queen walking in the streets and performing? this is exactly what the people from the city of Hyderabad witnesses for the very first time. A group of young teams from Mobbera Foundation, an organization which works for LGBTQIA rights, in association with Telangana State Council of Aids Control Society (TSCAS) and AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Together presented a unique way of spreading awareness with specially curated Flash mob. This was one of its kind where classical expressionist dance, Bollywood and Drag came together to pass a message. People from all walks of life such as doctors, artists, software engineers, students and officials came together and dance on one beat.
Samvadi Festival Returns For 6th Edition
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2019
The sixth edition of Dainik Jagran Samvadi, a three-day festival celebrating the power of expression, will be held in Lucknow's Bhartendu Natya Academy from 13-15 December 2019. The festival of expression which is spread across three days will have wide-ranging sessions on literature, politics, music, food, cinema, religion, patriotism, etc.
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2019
The sixth edition of Dainik Jagran Samvadi, a three-day festival celebrating the power of expression, will be held in Lucknow's Bhartendu Natya Academy from 13-15 December 2019. The festival of expression which is spread across three days will have wide-ranging sessions on literature, politics, music, food, cinema, religion, patriotism, etc.
New Bombay Keraleeya Samaj Presents BOMBAY SKETCHES On 12/07
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2019
New Bombay Keraleeya Samaj (NBKS) a socio-cultural organization is presenting the play Bombay Sketches on Saturday, 7th December 2019 at Agri Koli Auditorium.
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2019
New Bombay Keraleeya Samaj (NBKS) a socio-cultural organization is presenting the play Bombay Sketches on Saturday, 7th December 2019 at Agri Koli Auditorium.
South Asian Visual Arts Centre Presents Monitor 13 Program
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2019
MONITOR 13: Dance on my head and scratch my heart invites the viewer to consider the indecipherable traces and charges of the past. It is an invitation to dance to the meditative, moving images in the program. Through letters, biographies, surfaces, sounds and architectures, the curators have assembled the films to gesture not only towards things lost and hidden along the way, but their connections to living and renewal.
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2019
MONITOR 13: Dance on my head and scratch my heart invites the viewer to consider the indecipherable traces and charges of the past. It is an invitation to dance to the meditative, moving images in the program. Through letters, biographies, surfaces, sounds and architectures, the curators have assembled the films to gesture not only towards things lost and hidden along the way, but their connections to living and renewal.
The Little Theatre's 25th Christmas Pantomime Comes to the Museum Theatre This December
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2019
The Little Theatre presents its 25th Christmas Pantomime in as many years!
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2019
The Little Theatre presents its 25th Christmas Pantomime in as many years!
Henrik Ibsen Comes Alive In Mumbai
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2019
Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen is as relevant today as 140 years ago. a?oeWhen A Doll House was staged in 1879 it generated lot of controversy. Europe's male-dominated society was still unable to comprehend a woman walking away from her husband and children, but Nora does. Ibsen's women are in a search of their own voice, just as women in India are trying to assert their own voice today,a?? says Indian theatre director Ila Arun. She counts Ibsen among the most relevant playwrights of all time.
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2019
Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen is as relevant today as 140 years ago. a?oeWhen A Doll House was staged in 1879 it generated lot of controversy. Europe's male-dominated society was still unable to comprehend a woman walking away from her husband and children, but Nora does. Ibsen's women are in a search of their own voice, just as women in India are trying to assert their own voice today,a?? says Indian theatre director Ila Arun. She counts Ibsen among the most relevant playwrights of all time.
VISITING MR. GREEN Comes to NCPA
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2019
22 years after its NYC debut starring Eli Wallach, Visiting Mr. Green, a play by American author Jeff Baron, will open 13th December for three performances at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Mumbai. This comedy-drama is having an unusual level of international success, with more than 500 productions in 24 languages. India will be the 50th country for Visiting Mr. Green.
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2019
22 years after its NYC debut starring Eli Wallach, Visiting Mr. Green, a play by American author Jeff Baron, will open 13th December for three performances at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Mumbai. This comedy-drama is having an unusual level of international success, with more than 500 productions in 24 languages. India will be the 50th country for Visiting Mr. Green.
BWW Review: PAKISTAN AUR ALZHEIMER'S A Unique Must Watch
by Zofeen Maqsood - November 19, 2019
M Sayeed Alam's tragicomic drama a?oePakistan aur Alzheimer's is a must watch
by Zofeen Maqsood - November 19, 2019
M Sayeed Alam's tragicomic drama a?oePakistan aur Alzheimer's is a must watch
BWW Previews: JAZZ INDIA CIRCUIT IS BACK AT GURUGRAM
by Zofeen Maqsood - November 19, 2019
Teamwork Arts' Jazz India Circuit is back with its 2019 edition featuring path-breaking contemporary jazz musicians from India and around the world
by Zofeen Maqsood - November 19, 2019
Teamwork Arts' Jazz India Circuit is back with its 2019 edition featuring path-breaking contemporary jazz musicians from India and around the world
Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra Felicitated Dr. Sonal Mansingh With The Sumitra Charat Ram Award For Lifetime Achievement
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2019
The renowned maestro of Indian classical dance and a member of the Rajya Sabha, Dr Sonal Mansingh was conferred this year's prestigious a?oeSumitra Charat Ram Award' for Lifetime Achievement on Sunday, November 17th, 2019 in New Delhi's Kamani Auditorium. The award was given by the capital's premier organisation for art and culture, Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra, as a mark of respect to its founder Shrimati Sumitra Charat Ram.
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2019
The renowned maestro of Indian classical dance and a member of the Rajya Sabha, Dr Sonal Mansingh was conferred this year's prestigious a?oeSumitra Charat Ram Award' for Lifetime Achievement on Sunday, November 17th, 2019 in New Delhi's Kamani Auditorium. The award was given by the capital's premier organisation for art and culture, Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra, as a mark of respect to its founder Shrimati Sumitra Charat Ram.
LOOSE WOMAN Comes to G5A
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2019
Loose Woman, one of Maya Krishna Rao's acclaimed work is all set to be showcased at the G5A Foundation for Contemporary culture from the 29th November to the 1st of December 2019.
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2019
Loose Woman, one of Maya Krishna Rao's acclaimed work is all set to be showcased at the G5A Foundation for Contemporary culture from the 29th November to the 1st of December 2019.
Samyog – Viyog Comes to Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2019
Asavari and Living Music Society for Arts are coming together to present 'Samyog - Viyog' through classical music and dance. The dance programme will be presented by Padamshri Shovana Narayan (Kathak) and Vidushi Sunanda Sharma (Classical vocal) at Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi on Wednesday, November 13th, 2019 from 7 pm onwards. Dr. Lavlin Thadani will be the Sutradhar (XX) at the event. Shri Pavan Varma, a former Indian Foreign Service officer and ex-Member of Parliament, will be the chief guest at the event.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2019
Asavari and Living Music Society for Arts are coming together to present 'Samyog - Viyog' through classical music and dance. The dance programme will be presented by Padamshri Shovana Narayan (Kathak) and Vidushi Sunanda Sharma (Classical vocal) at Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi on Wednesday, November 13th, 2019 from 7 pm onwards. Dr. Lavlin Thadani will be the Sutradhar (XX) at the event. Shri Pavan Varma, a former Indian Foreign Service officer and ex-Member of Parliament, will be the chief guest at the event.
Fourth Mahindra Kabira Festival Will Be Held
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2019
Varanasi, the birthplace of legendary 15th-century mystic a?" Kabir - unparalleled for its unique ambience, soul and history, will once again play host to the Mahindra Kabira Festival, to be held from the 22nd -24th of November 2019. Acclaimed and gifted artistes will make the iconic ghats of Varanasi reverberate with sublime music celebrating the works of the poet and saint Kabir at both sunrise and sunset.
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2019
Varanasi, the birthplace of legendary 15th-century mystic a?" Kabir - unparalleled for its unique ambience, soul and history, will once again play host to the Mahindra Kabira Festival, to be held from the 22nd -24th of November 2019. Acclaimed and gifted artistes will make the iconic ghats of Varanasi reverberate with sublime music celebrating the works of the poet and saint Kabir at both sunrise and sunset.
Mystic Kalinga Festival Will Hold Fourth Edition
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2019
4th Mystic Kalinga Festival: A Festival of Verse, Music, Dance and Discussion, to be held at Swosti Premium, Bhubaneswar from February 8th to 9th 2020. The central theme of this edition of Mystic Kalinga Festival is a?oeDivine Madness: Knowledge, Ecstasy, and Transformationa??.
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2019
4th Mystic Kalinga Festival: A Festival of Verse, Music, Dance and Discussion, to be held at Swosti Premium, Bhubaneswar from February 8th to 9th 2020. The central theme of this edition of Mystic Kalinga Festival is a?oeDivine Madness: Knowledge, Ecstasy, and Transformationa??.
Akshara Theatre Announces Plays for Spirit of Africa Festival
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2019
Akshara Theatre has announced the plays they will produce for The Spirit of Africa Festival in New Delhi
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2019
Akshara Theatre has announced the plays they will produce for The Spirit of Africa Festival in New Delhi
Junoon's MUMBAI LOCAL With Syama Sundar & S Anand Will Come to Kitab Khana
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2019
In 2012, a 1949 cartoon by Shankar included in a school textbook, which showed Jawaharlal Nehru whipping a snail-born Ambedkar to speed up the making of the Constitutiuon, evoked strong protest from Dalits. Dalit activist and Lok Sabha MP Thol Thirumavalavan, supported by members cutting across party lines, raised the issue in parliament, called the cartoon a?oeinsulting to Ambedkar, Nehru and the whole nation.a?? HRD Minister at the time, Kapil Sibal, withdrew the book and stopped its distribution, and set up a committee of experts to remove objectionable cartoons from textbooks. These protests and actions were met with a savarna counter on the grounds of artistic freedom.
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2019
In 2012, a 1949 cartoon by Shankar included in a school textbook, which showed Jawaharlal Nehru whipping a snail-born Ambedkar to speed up the making of the Constitutiuon, evoked strong protest from Dalits. Dalit activist and Lok Sabha MP Thol Thirumavalavan, supported by members cutting across party lines, raised the issue in parliament, called the cartoon a?oeinsulting to Ambedkar, Nehru and the whole nation.a?? HRD Minister at the time, Kapil Sibal, withdrew the book and stopped its distribution, and set up a committee of experts to remove objectionable cartoons from textbooks. These protests and actions were met with a savarna counter on the grounds of artistic freedom.
Project Process Announces November Session At G5A
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
After an enriching first session of Projects | Process last month, G5A Foundation for Contemporary Culture is excited to present the November session of our special monthly series where artists, performers, theatre-makers and designers meet and talk about the significance of the process and its relevance to project-making in contemporary India.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
After an enriching first session of Projects | Process last month, G5A Foundation for Contemporary Culture is excited to present the November session of our special monthly series where artists, performers, theatre-makers and designers meet and talk about the significance of the process and its relevance to project-making in contemporary India.
Akshara Theatre Presents Tagore's THE CABULIWALA
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
A classic children's story, Rabindranath Tagore's The Cabuliwala has been adapted for the stage as a touching play about the friendship between little Mini, the 5-year old Bengali girl and Rahman, the 'kabuliwalla' from Afghanistan. This tender, charming story encompasses love, friendship, humour, smiles, tears, music and dance. It will pull at the heartstrings of people of all ages.
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
A classic children's story, Rabindranath Tagore's The Cabuliwala has been adapted for the stage as a touching play about the friendship between little Mini, the 5-year old Bengali girl and Rahman, the 'kabuliwalla' from Afghanistan. This tender, charming story encompasses love, friendship, humour, smiles, tears, music and dance. It will pull at the heartstrings of people of all ages.
BWW Previews: Tiku Talsania in AB TERA KYA HOGA WALIA
by Zofeen Maqsood - October 31, 2019
What the audience get to see is a laugh riot where all characters seamlessly blend with their stage characters and give us a comedy of errors.
by Zofeen Maqsood - October 31, 2019
What the audience get to see is a laugh riot where all characters seamlessly blend with their stage characters and give us a comedy of errors.
PUNEET ISSAR ON PLAYING Duryodhan - the Biggest Mythological Character On Indian Stage
by Zofeen Maqsood - October 31, 2019
ssar is taking the magnum opus play Mahabharat across the country. Produced by Felicity Theatre the play is getting houseful shows
by Zofeen Maqsood - October 31, 2019
ssar is taking the magnum opus play Mahabharat across the country. Produced by Felicity Theatre the play is getting houseful shows
BroadwayWorld Seeks Contributors in India
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2019
BroadwayWorld.com is looking for new contributors to help us grow our local coverage of theatre and support local talent and venues with our international platform! Find out more about joining the team!
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2019
BroadwayWorld.com is looking for new contributors to help us grow our local coverage of theatre and support local talent and venues with our international platform! Find out more about joining the team!
Ajit Chitturi's THE JOURNEY Will Come to Akshara
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2019
Chennai's best-loved English-theatre actor Ajit Chitturi, founder of thespian en, will perform The Journey at Akshara Theatre on November 3 at 7pm. The Journey is a solo tour-de-force performance that takes us through the highlights of thespian en's repertoire of 25 years.
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2019
Chennai's best-loved English-theatre actor Ajit Chitturi, founder of thespian en, will perform The Journey at Akshara Theatre on November 3 at 7pm. The Journey is a solo tour-de-force performance that takes us through the highlights of thespian en's repertoire of 25 years.
Final Week To Submit Nominations For The 2019 BroadwayWorld India Awards, Presented by TodayTix!
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2019
This is the final week to submit nominations for the 2019 BroadwayWorld India Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Don't miss your chance to make sure your favorite India Theatres are represented!
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2019
This is the final week to submit nominations for the 2019 BroadwayWorld India Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Don't miss your chance to make sure your favorite India Theatres are represented!
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