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Charandas Chor
Cumin
Ee Gida, Aa Mara
Old man & the sea

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Charandas Chor – Comedy, Drama

9th Dec 2022 7.30 PM10 & 11 th Dec 2022 3.30 PM & 7.30 PM
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Add to Calendar 2022-12-09 03:30 PM 2022-12-11 07:30 PM Asia/Kolkata Charandas Chor The students of Jagriti's Theatre Arts Program present this production of Charandas Chor. Habib Tanvir’s celebrated play, Charandas Chor is the story of a habitual thief who uses wit and charm to escape the police. Charandas is considered impossible to catch until he meets a Guru and takes a vow to never tell a lie! The play follows the many antics of Charandas in this funny, heartwarming tale of survival. (The Theatre Arts Program is a 9 month intensive performance training program for children & young adults at Jagriti.) Bangalore vtmani@dnm.in false MM/DD/YYYY
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Cumin – Drama

15th December 2022 7.30 PM
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Add to Calendar 2022-12-15 07:30 PM 2022-12-15 07:30 PM Asia/Kolkata Cumin Cumin - Jagriti Playwright in Residence Showcase Noor and Zula have lost their mothers to the same type of inexplicable illness. They are both slowly beginning to feel like their inheritance might be disease and pain. They are both also grappling with questions of purpose in their careers - one a struggling choreographer in Berlin and the other a celebrity chef in Bombay. Noor and Zula are related but unsure how they became estranged even though they are now present in each other’s lives. In ‘Cumin’ we meet four women from two generations through their complex histories and relationships over several years. Questions of genetics, trauma, and of family - chosen or otherwise - play out as we discover Noor and Zula trying to work their way towards each other. Bangalore vtmani@dnm.in false MM/DD/YYYY
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Ee Gida, Aa Mara – Kids

16th December 2022 7.30 PM
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Add to Calendar 2022-12-16 07:30 PM 2022-12-16 07:30 PM Asia/Kolkata Ee Gida, Aa Mara Ee Gida, Aa Mara translates from Kannada to This Plant, That Tree. The play  magnifies the micro environments they house through movement, visuals and sound. The play aims to create an experience for toddlers even before speech has emerged in their life. Creating a world of seeds, leaves and gentle sounds, the play tries to help an infant in collecting experiences that may help it make sense of the world around. Bangalore vtmani@dnm.in false MM/DD/YYYY
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Old man & the sea – Kids

17th December 2022 3.30 PM
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Add to Calendar 2022-12-17 03:30 PM 2022-12-17 03:30 PM Asia/Kolkata Old man & the sea This play is based on Ernest Hemingway’s novella. This is the story of an epic struggle between an old, seasoned fisherman and the greatest catch of his life. For 84 days he has returned home empty-handed. On the 85th day he sets out far beyond into the sea and drops his lines. At noon, a big fish, which he calls Mari takes the bait but the old man cannot pull it out. Instead, the fish begins to pull the boat. For five days the old man struggles with the fish, with sharks and with the sea, to survive and get back home. Bangalore vtmani@dnm.in false MM/DD/YYYY
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WHAT’SPLAYING?

9th Dec 2022 7.30 PM10 & 11 th Dec 2022 3.30 PM & 7.30 PM

Add to Calendar 2022-12-09 03:30 PM 2022-12-11 07:30 PM Asia/Kolkata Charandas Chor The students of Jagriti's Theatre Arts Program present this production of Charandas Chor. Habib Tanvir’s celebrated play, Charandas Chor is the story of a habitual thief who uses wit and charm to escape the police. Charandas is considered impossible to catch until he meets a Guru and takes a vow to never tell a lie! The play follows the many antics of Charandas in this funny, heartwarming tale of survival. (The Theatre Arts Program is a 9 month intensive performance training program for children & young adults at Jagriti.) Bangalore vtmani@dnm.in false MM/DD/YYYY
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15th December 2022 7.30 PM

Add to Calendar 2022-12-15 07:30 PM 2022-12-15 07:30 PM Asia/Kolkata Cumin Cumin - Jagriti Playwright in Residence Showcase Noor and Zula have lost their mothers to the same type of inexplicable illness. They are both slowly beginning to feel like their inheritance might be disease and pain. They are both also grappling with questions of purpose in their careers - one a struggling choreographer in Berlin and the other a celebrity chef in Bombay. Noor and Zula are related but unsure how they became estranged even though they are now present in each other’s lives. In ‘Cumin’ we meet four women from two generations through their complex histories and relationships over several years. Questions of genetics, trauma, and of family - chosen or otherwise - play out as we discover Noor and Zula trying to work their way towards each other. Bangalore vtmani@dnm.in false MM/DD/YYYY
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16th December 2022 7.30 PM

Add to Calendar 2022-12-16 07:30 PM 2022-12-16 07:30 PM Asia/Kolkata Ee Gida, Aa Mara Ee Gida, Aa Mara translates from Kannada to This Plant, That Tree. The play  magnifies the micro environments they house through movement, visuals and sound. The play aims to create an experience for toddlers even before speech has emerged in their life. Creating a world of seeds, leaves and gentle sounds, the play tries to help an infant in collecting experiences that may help it make sense of the world around. Bangalore vtmani@dnm.in false MM/DD/YYYY
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17th December 2022 3.30 PM

Add to Calendar 2022-12-17 03:30 PM 2022-12-17 03:30 PM Asia/Kolkata Old man & the sea This play is based on Ernest Hemingway’s novella. This is the story of an epic struggle between an old, seasoned fisherman and the greatest catch of his life. For 84 days he has returned home empty-handed. On the 85th day he sets out far beyond into the sea and drops his lines. At noon, a big fish, which he calls Mari takes the bait but the old man cannot pull it out. Instead, the fish begins to pull the boat. For five days the old man struggles with the fish, with sharks and with the sea, to survive and get back home. Bangalore vtmani@dnm.in false MM/DD/YYYY
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Jagriti

Jagriti is a Performance Arts space dedicated to Theatre, Music, Dance and Comedy. Founded in 2011 by Arundhati and Jagdish Raja, the space has hosted several productions from India and around the world. A 200-seat theatre, built around a full-thrust stage, it is fully equipped to cater to both artistes and audience. The main stage is designed for intimate performances with adjoining spaces for informal lectures and gatherings. Jagriti is owned and operated by the not-for-profit ART Foundation, a registered charitable trust.

The Rooftop - above the main auditorium is an open-to-sky space with a staging area that can accommodate about 50 people. A raised and walled off platform can work as a perfect area for puppet theatre. The Rooftop has a restroom and a pantry. 

The Terrace - alongside the auditorium, the Terrace can accommodate about 20 people as an informal gathering area.

Lumbini - extending out from the foyer, Lumbini has a stage and an open-to-sky terraced space for about 80 people.