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Newly married Rani is distraught due to her adulterous and neglectful husband, Appanna. But her life changes when a snake falls in love with her and takes on Appanna's form to be with her. Naagmandal, a timeless masterpiece penned by the celebrated Indian playwright Girish Karnad, weaves an intricate narrative that interlaces the mystical and the mundane, the folkloric and the contemporary, and the enchanting with the harsh realities of life. This thought-provoking play, which has left an indelible mark on the world of Indian literature and theatre, takes us on a journey through the lush tapestry of rural India, exploring the complexities of human relationships, societal norms, and the enduring power of folklore. In this blog, we delve deep into the essence of Naagmandal, providing a comprehensive summary, themes and important quotations in the play that capture the essence of this literary gem.Read More

Bag Dancing is the story of Imelda and Neville. Imelda is a homeless woman who carries her entire life in her bags. These bags are filled with her memories and stories. Neville, a young worker at a homeless shelter, has built a wall around himself. He`s afraid to share his own stories and is ashamed of his past. An unlikely friendship grows between them and stories unfold when they meet.Read More

The Company is a place everyone must visit. It is the office of death, where souls get their death applications processed. What will this Company have in store for a newly lovestruck couple, who might have more problems than they might be telling us? Combining contemporary meta-theatre elements with traditional dramatic structures, The Company is a coming-of-age, or shall we say, a coming-of-death comedy-drama, which might show you a glimpse of yourself.Read More

Citsabha Collective presents the second edition of their signature Performing Arts Festival - SVADHYAYA 2025. Classical musicians Vid. Kalpana Kishore (Carnatic Violin) and Vid. Anupama Bhagawat (Hindustani Sitar) will play together in a 2-hour long jugalbandi on Sunday, 2nd March 2025. Jagriti Theatre, Whitefield will host these awe-inspiring maestros in a unique collaboration that will begin at 7:30 PM. Vid. Kalpana Kishore will be accompanied by mridangam maestro Vid. BC Manjunath and Vid. Anupama Bhagawat will be accompanied by tabla vidwan Shri Rahul Pophali.Read More

An unmarried couple bumps into an Agent of a corporate organization, who makes them an offer they cannot reject. Octopus Limited Estd. 2024 is an adaptation of the renowned Bengali playwright, Mohit Chattopadhyay`s play, Octopus Limited. The play is a satirical take on capitalism and its deep roots in our society and minds.Read More

An actor auditions for the role of Hamlet, which was supposed to be played by a veteran, who has walked out last minute. The whole cast is ready and the play is scheduled to be staged very soon. Will he be able to get into the skin of the character?Read More

Three friends tight as a pack. And then what happens when "love"breaches the bro-code? This musical play explores the complex interplay between loyalty and love, ultimately questioning whether friendship can endure or if love will redefine their relationships.Read More

Life of Galileo is a 1938 play by German playwright Bertolt Brecht. The play chronicles the illustrious career of the Italian philosopher and astronomer Galileo Galilei, with particular attention to his persecution, and punishment by the Catholic Church for sharing his scientific findings with the world. Central to the play is the tense power dynamic between dogmatic religious belief and scientific truth. Brecht’s play is highly sympathetic to Galileo’s perseverance in a battle against the Church in which the odds were overwhelmingly stacked against him. Life of Galileo is a tribute to one of history’s most impactful scientific minds, as well as a vindication of his search for scientific truth that might liberate people from their own ignorance. The version of the play presented by BLT has been adapted to suit a wide range of audiences and is important for anyone who wants thoughtful entertainment that stimulates the mind.Read More

A red cardinal, a woodpecker, an ostrich, a vulture, a hummingbird and a phoenix. The Intergalactic Council, The Karmic Tribunal and The Multidimensional Exchange Office. An innocent girl, a rebellious teenager and a free adult.Read More

Yogi Mattu Bhogi is a free adaptation of the 7th-century play, Bhagavadajjukam (Sanskrit, ‘bhagavat’ - hermit; ‘ajjuka’ - harlot), also known in English as The Ascetic and The Courtesan. One of the oldest surviving plays in Sanskrit literature, it is a fine example of a `prahasana`, or farce. Layered in witty exchanges about dharma, it is centered around the transmigration of souls between the two titular characters leading to confusion and chaos for the supporting characters who have no answer to the absurdity of it all.Read More