Chitra & Vish meet on a bus, only to discover that both are living with HIV. An unexpected friendship blossoms, between two vastly different people, separated further by class. They share the painful reactions of strangers and those closest to them, in search of a reprieve from the isolation of being cast aside. Strong performances by Lushin Dubey and Yuvraj Bajwa render with heart, the lived experiences that taboo often brushes under the carpet. Ages 16+

Aruna Shanbaug, assaulted by a hospital helper, was left in a permanent vegetative state. Journalist Pinky Virani, who fought her case in court, published a moving account of her battle. Focused on Aruna’s radiant personality, veteran actor Lushin Dubey traces how this single incident affected the lives of many. Dubey dons several characters - policemen, hospital staff, bureaucrats - in a stirring retelling of Aruna's story. Ages 16+

Guy Buttery is a South African musician known for his ingenious guitar work. Buttery collaborates with homegrown tabla artist Amjad Khan to present an hour long set peppered with some solo acts. Inspired by the traditions of South Africa, Buttery's music blends the mbira, gospel singing & Zulu folk music. The melding of South African harmonies with Indian percussion makes for an ambient, meditative & organic evening of intermingling cultures. Ages 16+

A body begins vibrating slowly, percussion is added to the mix and together, the two entities pick up pace & tempo. In this solo movement piece, an artist renders her interpretation of Maqam - a system of melodic modes used in traditional Arabic music. The gradually intensifying movements grip the viewer and one can feel the pulsating energy viscerally cascading as the piece progresses. Ages 16+. OddLab is an initiative to make experimental pieces accessible to curious audiences

Kathak and contemporary movement embody the mystic voices of bhakti poetry in this dance-theatre piece. An abstract interplay of sound and movement progresses into storytelling with song, dance and abhinaya. Voice and improvised guitar are punctuated by tabla and ghungroos in a musical score adapted from arrangements of the Gundecha Brothers and Kumar Gandharva. Using metaphors the poems offer: the cloth, the boat and the body, Jheeni celebrates the rich philosophies of devotion. Ages 10+