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BWW Review: SALAAM NONI APPA Adapted From Twinkle Khanna's Book is a Play About Breaking Stereotypes
by Zofeen Maqsood - April 25, 2019
If you are a Twinkle Khanna fan then do watch this play taken from a story in her latest book. See what BWW's critic thinks about this production.
Rupesh Tillu Gives Kalidas's SHAKUNTALAM A Clowning Twist
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2019
All set to stage his experimental piece, Rupesh Tillu elaborates on how Shakuntalam came about. 'The play was first conceived during Rednose Entertainment and Clowns Without Borders Laughter Per Kilometre residency in Matheran.'
Preeti Vyas Will Make An Appearance on 'World Tell a Story Day' at Diva Yoga, Bandra
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2019
On the occasion of 'World Tell a Story Day' Diva Yoga has planned an exciting storytelling session for children with the award-winning celebrity author Ms. Preeti Vyas. The interactive narrating session led by the author will take the children to the magical land of stories where they will hear all about the amazing adventures of a sparrow from the writer's bestseller book 'The Adventures of Woka Chimni.' The funfilled reading afternoon will be wrapped up by a super energetic Bollywood Dance workshop planned for the kids by Diva Yoga.
BWW Previews: ANUPAM KHER'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY Now On Stage
by Zofeen Maqsood - April 21, 2019
A play titled, Kuch Bhi Sakta Hain, puts the spotlight on Kher and he talks to audiences in an endearing tone about how he made it.
BWW Review: Darsheel Safary On His Theatre Innings And Working With Aamir Khan
by Zofeen Maqsood - April 19, 2019
There are so many things that you learn from being on stage..it changes you as a person and as an actor -- Darsheel Safary
ACTOR AND WRITER MIKHAIL KANTROO On Why Theatre Is A Legacy An Artist Creates
by Zofeen Maqsood - April 19, 2019
The second season was all about unlearning, each actor was asked by our director Mr Inayatullah Kantroo to do some soul searching
BWW Review: HINDI PLAY DO RAHA Is An Adaptation of All My Sons that debuted in Broadway in NYC in 1947
by Zofeen Maqsood - April 18, 2019
All My Sons is a famous play by Arthur Miller, which opened on Broadway in 1947. Several decades later the plays original storyline still finds resonance in countries and cultures across the globe.
Grand Amphitheatre Production 1001 NIGHTS: THE LAST CHAPTER Launches Sharjah's Year as World Book Capital
by Sarah Hookey - April 17, 2019
Sharjah is gearing up to take live entertainment to new heights with a new and original theatre production titled '1001 Nights: The Last Chapter', which promises to be the largest of its kind. The show is poised to be the grand opening act for the official inauguration of the World Book Capital 2019 celebrations, on April 23, which will pave the way for a year-long celebration of the prestigious UNESCO title Sharjah won last year in recognition of its cultural achievements. 
RENOWNED VOCALIST Vidushi Sunanda Sharma On Celebration Of Gulaab
by Zofeen Maqsood - April 16, 2019
Carrying forward the legacy of the legendary vocalist of Benaras Gharana, the highly revered Dr. Vidushi Girija Devi, a Padma Bhushan awardee and a doyen of Indian classical vocal music, Sunanda is a leading vocalist amongst the young generation.
Natya Vriksha's 15th World Dance Day Celebrations WIll Be Curated By Dancer Geeta Chandran
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2019
Natya Vriksha's WORLD DANCE DAY celebrations have acquired a pan-India legitimacy, and this 15th Edition of the WDD celebrations curated by Dancer (Padmashri) GEETA CHANDRAN promises to be bigger and better! With workshops, lectures, biographies and performances by young dancers, the two-day programme offers invaluable fare for both the dance community and to all those others interested in the arts!
BWW Previews: CATCH DARSHEEL SAFARY Of Tare Zameen Par Fame In Two Adorable Losers
by Zofeen Maqsood - April 13, 2019
Two Adorable Losers has already completed 90 successful shows and has been loved by audiences across India
Submission Deadline Extended For Sanhita Manch: The National Playwriting Competition
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2019
Hindi dramatic tradition is indebted to its original classic scripts and the earnest demand for a new script is a ceaseless process. Lately, theatre practitioners sensed a scarcity of new Hindi script which is primarily a manifestation of inadequate communication among playwrights, publishing house and the directors. Most likely, playwrights from every corner of this country are persistently writing but they are not able to reach the theatre directors or publishing house.
Drama School Mumbai Announces Admissions For Next Year's Post Graduate Course In Acting & Theatre Making
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2019
Drama School Mumbai has announced the admissions for the next year's Post Graduate Course in Acting & Theatre Making. The course is an ideal platform for overall training as an actor and a theatre maker.
NFDC's The Gold Laden Sheep & The Sacred Mountains Won FIPRESCI Award At The Prestigious 43rd HKIFF
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2019
Ridham Janve's debut feature, presented by National Film Development Corporation, The Gold Laden Sheep & The Sacred Mountain won FIPRESCI award at the prestigious Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) held from March 18- April 3, 2019
Upcoming Shows at the Akshara Theatre in India
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2019
Coffee, and the conversations that revolve around it form the theme of this charming play. 'Story of Errors' is written by Siddhant Mago and was originally created by Team Roobaroo under the name 'Cafestorea, 3 Janak Rd.' Set in the year 1959 but still contemporary, the play begins with the ever-enchanting voice of Ameen Sayani on Radio Ceylon's Binaca Geet Mala. The play is presented in the form of snapshots. From breaking the ice to creating a perfect setting for love confessions, from nostalgia to addiction, from disappointments to smiles; coffee accompanies one and all.
BWW Review: SINGLE -- A PLAY BY DIONYSIAC THEATRE COMPANY, That Speaks To All Of Us
by Zofeen Maqsood - March 31, 2019
Directed by Karan Pandit, the play though a series of eight monologues talks about being single
Cyrus F Dastur on weaving SONGS OF FRANK SINATRA AND DORIS DAY for the musical 'Strangers In The Night'
by Zofeen Maqsood - March 28, 2019
The musical will be something like Mamma Mia... Where you had songs and then a story around them
UK BASED ARTIST TASHA LEAPER On Performing Her Madonna Act In India
by Zofeen Maqsood - March 26, 2019
Madonna has always given 100% in her shows so I couldn't possibly give any less -- Tasha Leaper
National Playwriting Competition Sanhita Manch Returns
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2019
Hindi dramatic tradition is indebted to its original classic scripts and the earnest demand for a new script is a ceaseless process. Lately, theatre practitioners sensed a scarcity of new Hindi script which is primarily a manifestation of inadequate communication among playwrights, publishing house and the directors. Most likely, playwrights from every corner of this country are persistently writing but they are not able to reach the theatre directors or publishing house.
MARA ASATYA NA PRAYOGO Comes to Ouroboros
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2019
Living in Ahmedabad, our 'Ranglo' (narrator) uses his satire to unearth the fact that in our country today, life is more comfortable and peaceful under the blanket of a lie. FOr example, if a man claims to be honest, you can be sure he can't be trusted! From politics to society and all arenas in between, every man and every woman in our country is experimenting with lies, for they have become their socially-accepted truths.
Ouroboros Celebrates World Theatre Day
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2019
Celebrating 100 years of 'Purshottam Laxman Deshpande' on the occasion of World Theatre Day on March 27 at Ouroboros!
BWW Review: The World's No#1 Madonna Tribute Show From LONDON'S WEST END in India
by Zofeen Maqsood - March 20, 2019
British impersonator Tasha Leper along with her team gave the Mumbai audiences an up-close feel of what it feels like to see an icon of that calibre perform.
Ouroboros Will Hold a Theatre Workshop
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2019
This is a one-and-a-half-month long workshop which will focus on all the different areas, that together reflect Theatre as a whole. Be it Acting, Writing, Direction or else.
BWW Previews: GRAMMY WINNER RICKY KEJ Live In Concert In Delhi
by Zofeen Maqsood - March 20, 2019
Ricky Kej along with his ensemble of internationally renowned musicians, presents to you a unique concert with exquisite audio visual blend of cultures
THEATRE ARTISTS VISHAAL ASRANI And Jiji Subi On Bringing Fairytales On Theatre In India
by Zofeen Maqsood - March 20, 2019
Vishaal Asrani and Jiji Subi run an institute called VAIPA (Vishaal Asrani's Institute Of Performing arts) which has been training children in the field of Drama and theatre for 27 years now. They have also been international examiners on the board of THE TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON.

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