In Face to Face, a theatrical dance production, Sita and Draupadi come together from across time and space. As female protagonists of the two Sanskrit epics (Ramayana and Mahabharata respectively), they bear the cultural burden of maintaining pride and grace through intense hardships. Choreographed by Jyotsna Shourie, this performance considers the deep influence that these mythological figures have had on countless generations of women. Enacted through Bharatnatyam and spoken dialogue, these iconic characters establish a potent connection on stage, and harmoniously share their experiences with one another. Performed by Nandita Mehra, Aneesha Grover, Amrita Sivakumar, Himanshu Srivatsava, Sana Hasan & Aadya Jain. *For ages 14 and above.

Molly Sweeney, blind since infancy, is leading a contented and fulfilling life despite her disability when her husband Frank - an untiring champion of good causes, and self-taught expert in Iranian goats and Ethiopian bee-farming - persuades her to undergo a series of operations that might restore her sight. Their potential saviour is Mr. Rice, an internationally-renowned eye surgeon who abandoned his glittering career and took to drink when his wife left him for one of his colleagues. His slumbering ambitions are awakened one last time when he meets Molly. Produced by Vidushi Mehra and Samar Sarila, this story is told from the shifting perspectives of Molly, Frank and Rice, in interweaving monologues that combine to make a powerful drama examining the connection between seeing and understanding, and how we create the worlds in which we live. Featuring Vidushi Mehra, Farhad Colabavala and Samar Sarila. *For ages 14 and above

Pranav Kirti Mishra's Hindi poetry draws on the flow of Jaun Elia's Urdu verse as much as Bukowski's raw English prose. Born in Lucknow, and settled in Delhi, he is also the co-founder of fashion label Huemn. Mishra finds inspiration in chaos, which enables an unapologetic stream of writing, undeterred by filters. During this reading, he will weave an autobiographical account of sorts, lingering on his muses that range from the women in his life to broken memories. He renders philosophical reflections using characteristic tongue-in-cheek humour and passionate wordplay. *For ages 16 and above

Set in the thriving underground club scene in Mumbai, this show follows the lives of various drag kings who perform in the city. The main act is Rocky aka Shamsher - an homage to Shammi Kapoor and that golden era of Hindi cinema. Joined by a motley crew of women who revel in drag performance, this cabaret-like show takes you into a grimy secret world that gives you the license to be whoever you want. Using dance, music and visuals, this show weaves an exciting and provocative tale of women that celebrate the masquerade of masculinity. Performed by Puja Sarup, Sheena Khalid, Rachel D'souza, Ratnabali Bhattacharjee, Mukti Mohan & Amey Mehta. *For ages 16 and above. **Photo Credit: Jazeela Basheer.

It is widely held that Dostoevsky had a rare genius for uncovering the mystery of human nature. He was intensely fascinated by the character of people, and the "state of their soul". His psychological forensics reveal people as complex creatures, with drives, impulses, frenzies, instincts, beautiful gifts et al. Through audio-visual presentation, literary excerpt, and interactive discussion, the evening invites a collective exchange that delves into the heart of human thought as reflected by Dostoevsky. Secret Socrates is best described as the literary equivalent to a secret cinema and is conceptualised by Avantika Sujan. *For ages 14 and above.