Our first workshop with Kaivalya convinced us about the wonders of improv for mental wellness. So much so, that we're kicking off a monthly series of improv sessions that tackle emotional challenges and self acceptance. The goal is fostering a safe space for individuals to share difficult experiences that may be intimidating or stigmatized, with the support of a community. Vidushi Chadha (Groundlings School & Theatre, USA) leads 101 on improv basics.
Ditty is an Indian musician and urban ecologist based in Goa. She recently released her debut album, Poetry Ceylon, inspired by the natural world and people on the island of Sri Lanka. An earthy, eclectic and experimental journey of music, Poetry Ceylon offers the listener an invitation to feel all that is beautiful and heart wrenching about being human. Joining Ditty for this concert are Shantanu Pandit & Dhruv Bhola who recorded and arranged the record. For ages 16 and above.
One month following the demise of veteran theatre personality Girish Karnad an ensemble of theatre artists from across the city gather to pay this legend a tribute. Theatre repertories as well as individual performers come together to perform vignettes from several of Karnad's plays including Nagamandala, Tughlaq and Boiled Beans on Toast. For ages 16 and above.
Three musicians jam in the round surrounded by audience members, their set builds a loose narrative about the unpredictable journey of a struggling musician. Guitarist and vocalist Azaan Khan, bassist Danik Ghosh and percussionist Makrand Sanon perform original compositions reflecting their individual forays into folk, indie and acoustic music. Come for a casual, interactive sing-song evening where the audience helps build the narrative of the show. For ages 16 and above.
Unravel is an interactive theatre ​production bringing experiences with mental health and wellness to the fore. The ensemble uses spontaneous improv, theatre exercises and audience suggestions to devise the final performance on the spot. What follows is a candid and light hearted sharing from the room at large, that offers an approachable perspective on emotional challenges that are often intimidating or stigmatized. For ages 16 and above.