A multi-arts experience that combines live music with visual arts and sound & light design to tell the story of New Delhi. With music composed by Anirban Ghosh and Sumant Balakrishnan this show explores the Indian condition as it stands presently. The poetry of Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Sahir Ludhianvi, Majaz, Nazir Akbarabadi and Baba Nagarjuna amongst other original texts add richness to the compositions. Archival...(more) footage is woven together to tell stories of urban people and the landscapes they inhabit; the poetry and music further underscore the larger narrative of survival in a changing political climate. For ages 16 and above.
A four day workshop from April 23rd-26th. Improvisation or Improv is a form of live theatre in which the plot, characters and dialogue of a game, scene or story are created in the moment. It’s also the art of performing without knowing what you are going to do ahead of time. The participants will practice and learn to play with spontaneity and trust their own impulses through techniques based on the metho...(more)dology of British-Canadian pioneer of improvisational theatre, Keith Johnstone. Open to newcomers as well as theatre practitioners, the 3-hour sessions will enable participants to connect scenes and build a narrative structure using relationships, characters, status and emotions concluding with performances applying both short and long form improvisations. For ages 16 and above.
Bringing together adventure, comedy, romance and satire, Rakshas is a tale of folklore and fantasy. In a faraway land, under a grey mountain at the edge of a forest near a lake, there is a small town just like any other. Unbeknownst to the world, these townspeople carry a big secret: for hundreds of years, they have lived under the rule of a monster - a 'Rakshas'. One day, a young hero named Veera stumbles ...(more)upon this town, and takes it upon herself to free the townsfolk. With the odds stacked against her, Veera prepares to battle the Rakshas and rescue the town, whether they like it or not. A space that bewilders and mystifies the audience sets the stage for the ensemble cast to generate light and sound live. The Tadpole Repertory brings to you an innocent story of a people struggling to decipher the worth of their freedom. A spectacle to behold, there is something in here for everyone. For ages 14 and above.
Mountainfilm is a documentary film festival that showcases nonfiction stories about environmental, cultural, climbing, political and social justice issues that matter. On their Delhi leg they will be presenting eleven short films by international film-makers focusing on social justice and environmental concerns. Anecdotes about the filmmakers' journeys make for rich introductions to the subject. Mountainfil...(more)m aims to inspire audiences to action on worthy causes, by travelling year-round and worldwide with a selection of current and best-loved films from the Telluride archives. Donor passes available here. Foreign language films include subtitles. For ages 16 and above. This event is supported by Boulderbox.
Two artists with diverse training and influences come together to present an evening of culturally rich symphonies. Mexican flautist Nathalie Ramirez and Indian guitarist Shyamant Behal perform classical and contemporary music from Europe and South America interspersed with stories that lie behind their creation. Nathalie, who was drawn to India by her interest in Hindustani classical music is trained in Hi...(more)ndustani vocals and the Indian bansuri (bamboo flute) in tandem with the traverse flute. Conversely, Shyamant Behal learned the Classical guitar in Delhi and went to France to deepen his training in the instrument where further explorations led him to the sounds of South America. Together, their repertoire presents an exciting confluence of melody. For ages: 16 years and above.