Loretta at Jamshed Bhabha Theatre
Dates: (4/2/2016 - 4/9/2016 )
Jamshed Bhabha Theatre |
NCPA Marg, Nariman Point
Mumbai,Maharashtra 400021
Phone: 022 4208 5050
Tickets: Rs. 300.00 - Rs. 1000.00
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The play Loretta is set in the 70s on a river island in Goa. Widower Antonio Moraes, a bhatkar (landlord), lives a rather comfortable life in his resplendent home, with much help from a lot of locals. Surrounded by bakers, gardeners, a Man Friday and a whole lot of others, Antonio, a great votary of the Konkani language, is rather protective of his island. Stubbornly refusing to build a bridge from the island to the mainlands, Antonio is intent on preserving the culture of his island community and not letting outside elements (like thieves etc) corrupt the peace of the island.
Antonios son Rafael returns from Mumbai with his Anglo-Indian girlfriend, after completing his education. Rafael doesnt quite share his father's love for Goa and the Konkani culture and is in fact rather dismissive of it. On the other hand, Loretta shares that strong need for roots and the son of the soil sentiment. Despite that, Antonio doesn't warm up to her instantly. Although he has his share of disagreements with Rafael, Antonio is often unwelcoming of Loretta. He tells her that the only way she can continue living on the island is if she can speak Konkani and if she marries someone from the island. Unbeknownst to Antonio, Rafael is back to Goa only so he can better his chances to get a Portuguese passport to emigrate.
Accepting Antonios diktat, Loretta goes to Panjim only to return with a wheel barrow of Konkani books to learn the language.
Chaos ensues as Antonio issues another challenge to Loretta. With a little help from some friends, Loretta manages to appear successful before an apparent tragedy befalls on them.
The play looks closely at issues language politics, father-son dynamics, the labyrinthine nature of being insular and how vested interests can cloud perception.
Cast and Creative team for Loretta at Jamshed Bhabha Theatre
DIRECTOR Sunil Shanbag
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