Event Collections

In the heart of Bangalore, the lively cityscape becomes the backdrop for the uproarious comedy "Marry Go Round." The play unfolds with a zany plot centering around an unsuspecting individual leading a double life. Set against the dynamic neighbourhoods of Whitefield and Marathahalli, the narrative takes unexpected turns as the protagonist finds himself entangled in a web of hilarious misunderstandings.Read More

A hilarious take on Eugene Ionesco’s classic anti-fascist play, Theatre Lab (Youth) pulls out all the stops with physical theatre, chorus and clown to delve into their most pressing issue today - the peer pressure and herd mentality faced by teenagers.Read More

Revolving around the mother 'Birjees Qadar' and her five daughters, the play 'Birjees Qadar Ka Kunba' reimagines tha 1936 Spanish masterpiece 'The House of Bernada Alba' for an Indian audience, adapted by Sahitya Akademi Awardee Raghuvir Sahay. This play encapsulates the struggle of women under rigid societal norms across the world. This interesting adaptation sarcastically sheds light on the enduring challenges faced by women, delving into themes of autonomy, repression, the tragedy of 'virginity' and the quest for personal, social and sexual freedom, issues that resonate universally across cultures.Read More

Manav Kaul's "PARK" delves into the intricate relationship between humans and space. Through the seemingly ordinary setting of a park, the playwright explores pressing issues of land rights, drawing parallels to the Israel-Palestine conflict, China's actions in Tibet, and other socio-political agendas.Read More

The Morning Raag series at Jagriti is a celebration of classical music performed by some of the best Hindustani and Carnatic vocalists and instrumentalists.Read More

An evening of music on two pianos by Bangalore-based pianists who studied together at the Belarus Conservatory. They will perform a programme ranging from the eighteenth century to the contemporary , including the captivating rhythms of the Argentine composer Piazzolla and original arrangements.Read More

Waiting for Naseer is a philosophical comedy wherein two actors wait at the Prithvi theatre cafe to catch a show of their favourite actor, Naseeruddin Shah's new play. But the situation is weirder than it sounds, because only one of them is entitled to a ticket, and because they are both dead! While they wait, they laugh, they cry, they compete bitterly and reveal themselves in a desperate bid to get that elusive one ticket to the show. An actor knows how to wait, like no one else does - all he desires are his moments on stage. In those moments he finds the ability to smile at his ephemeral existence. The play is a celebration of theatre, of acting, of passion and of life itself … only it is being celebrated by two dead men.Read More

A sinful tale of a mother who allegedly kills 5 of her own family members. 'The Art of Murdering' explores the puzzling depths of lies, liberty, love, lust and betrayal, not just with dialogues but with lyrics. Experience the Adele Musical as every crime scene unfolds the motives behind suspects leading to a courtroom drama.Read More

"Khamosh! Adaalat Jaari Hai!" is a gripping courtroom drama that exposes societal hypocrisy and the often unjust judicial process. The play revolves around a mock trial that spirals into a real and scathing indictment of the protagonist, Miss Benare, revealing deep-seated prejudices and moral contradictions. . It vividly critiques societal norms and the harsh judgment women endure for their personal choices. Through uts complex characters the play critiques societal norms and the facade of respectability, making the audience question their own complicity. This powerful and provocative play remains as relevant today as when it was first written, resonating with universal themes of justice and human fallibility.Read More

Can an individual exist outside the binary of good and evil? Can one challenge the world and still be loved and appreciated? How do we love individuals who stand against our convictions? Through exploring the lives of the two women separated by time and context, Mira and Jahnavi, this play delves into the nuances of the lives of women who choose to walk and carve their own path; and how this path pricks the eye with which our society puts its infamous 'moral watch' on them. Through the parallel journeys, the audience witnesses both these women's absolute love and devotion to walk the paths of their choosing, and their yearning to protect the same from the harsh social realities that banish them from doing so.Read More