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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.

Set in the transitional time when the British left India, and the Constitution of India was yet to surface - I Am Your Love Story is about a young woman searching for herself in a unique historical space. She is guided by the mysterious teachings of a "guru" who propounds pertinent questions related to class, race, and multiculturalism. A love story, juxtaposed against the cusp of transformation, it invites contemplation on a global situation. Presented by Arts Gurgaon Foundation and performed by Dilip Shankar, Chloe Van Harding, Hector Moss, Gayatri Sharma, Ravi Sharma & Arvind Bhardwaj. *For ages 14 and above. **Photo Credit: Emma Slattery

Queen­-Size is a choreographic exploration of the intimacy between two men. Triggered by Nishit Saran’s article titled 'Why My Bedroom Habits Are Your Business' (first published in the Indian Express in January 2000), it plays out on a lone charpoy. The duet examines the nuts and bolts of a close encounter between male bodies and poses questions around spectatorship, privacy and dissent. Performance by Parinay Mehra and Lalit Khatana. *THIS PERFORMANCE IS DURATIONAL AND RUNS IN 3 LOOPS OF 45 MIN EACH. The audience can enter the performance space at 7:30pm, 8:15pm and 9pm, and stay for as long as they like.* For ages 18 and above. Photo Credit -Hari Adivarekar.

The mog barua cooks (from undivided Bengal) would tend to kitchen fires in a way that imbued their food with distinct taste and memories. Along comes a particularly opinionated mog cook, who works with all manner of meat, and finds issue with his new employer. This is a single act, solo performance that waxes eloquent on the state of affairs. Written and performed by Avijit Dutt along with Khalid Tyabji as an outside eye. For ages 14 and above. Photo Credit: Justin Rabindranath

As a vocal quartet, Voicestra seeks to introduce and showcase Balkan music through vocal arrangements. Drawing from Bulgarian folk music in particular, they explore stories that have been passed down generations through soaring voices and a passionate language. They sing of changing seasons, the harvest, and countryside life. Featuring Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Kaushik Manikandan, Aditi Malhotra, Vikramaditya Negi. For ages 14 and above.

Prateek Kuhad is starting the 2017 season with beautiful, intimate and exclusive sit-down solo concerts.​ ​It's a chance to get up close and personal with Prateek as he shares lots of new material on the piano and some old favourites almost like you're sitting in his living room. Curated by the good folks at Pagal Haina &​ ​Artist Originals with support by Big Bad Wolf, these will be very special concerts that you don't want to miss.​

"Premghan" (1855-1922) was born in Mirzapur, (UP) to an extravagant lifestyle of wealth and luxury, which gave him the opportunity to study music and literature. He was a close associate of Bhartendu Harishchandra and like him, contributed significantly to the development of modern Hindi. He wrote prolifically, his writing including both poetry and prose. Much of his sangeet kavya prescribes ragas as well as the musical form he believed would be appropriate for its rendition. However, none of the compilations of his writings contain musical notations. Shubha Mudgal and Aneesh Pradhan have composed and curated a musical repertoire based on these texts. For ages 12 and above. *Picture Credit - Nitin Joshi

The workshop introduces brush calligraphy to both beginners and avid letterers. Brush pen is an effective and clean medium to perfect the fundamentals of calligraphy. The facilitator - Inku Kumar will teach ways to add personal style to letters with flourishes and embellishments and create custom art, greeting cards and signage among other things. Also, each participant gets a set of brush pens and a specifically designed individual letter strokes starter guide. For ages 12 and above.

Soft Pastels are easy to blend together and closest to pure colour of any of the painting mediums. This workshop introduces enthusiasts to the art of creating beautiful landscapes using soft pastels. The facilitator - Harmandeep Keerti will demonstrate pastel techniques, colour theory, colour mixing and under-painting. Materials will be provided for each participant to create work which they can take home. For ages 14 and above.

A singer-songwriter, Dot. has been writing music since the age of 13. She is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Music and Creative Writing at Bangor University, Wales. Inspired by, both the Welsh expanse and the Indian bustle, Dot’s music draws from her love for words and musical poetry. Part whimsical and part philosophical, her songs have found many admirers in a brief span of time. Here, she performs in concert-style with Jayant Manchanda on bass and Aditya Dutta on drums. For ages 14 and above.

'Two bodies are on the run. They are trying to escape something. Tired, weak and leaking at the pores, will they escape?' Rukawat Ke Liye Khed Hai is a devised performance that explores the fear of forgetting, the pinch of memory and the overwhelming weight of loss. Trying to escape these emotions, the bodies are constantly interrupted with the spectre of the nation bearing down on them. Put into words by Akhil Katyal, the performance is created by Shubham and Mallika Taneja, along with sound design by Samar Grewal, video design by Santana Issar and lighting by and Sarah Buchel. Supported by Pro Helvetia- Swiss Arts Council New Delhi. For ages 16 and above.