Feb 22 2024 to Feb 23 2024 7:30 p.m.

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Price: 200/- and available on www.bookmyshow.com and at Ranga Shankara.

Where

Ranga Shankara

36/2, 8th Cross Rd, R K Colony, 2nd Phase, J. P. Nagar 560078

Event Description

How far can one go to save the Family’s ‘honor’? Set in a traditional family in a city like Bangalore, Kaakadosha revolves around the widow, Sharada, and her only hope, her son, Akshay who lives in distant Mumbai. Sharada, who is balancing the household with her Mother in law, Seethamma who roots the house with her traditional values, a link between the distant past and the present and Akshay the promise of a new future. Sharada is suddenly faced with the ghosts of the past, through the actions of her son, Sharada is left in cross roads. When Akshay returns home, accused of a heinous crime, what are Sharada’s choices? Will her trusted values show her the right path? Or are they all cursed in the old family house? Drawing inspiration from Henrik Ibsen's "Ghosts," Anupama Chandrasekhar crafted the play "When the Crows Visit" is based on a true incident from 2012. Venkatesh Prasad has translated to Kannada directed “Kaakadosha’. The English original premiered at Kiln Theatre, London, in October 2019, directed by Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham. The play for the first time is being staged in an Indian language. Director’s Note "When the Crows Visit" presents a searing exploration of toxic masculinity within the intricate fabric of Indian society. Anupama Chandrasekhar's powerful script delves into the generational transmission of violence and the complicity that can perpetuate it. The play oscillates between a comedic portrayal of familial dynamics and a raw examination of the destructive force of toxic masculinity. Our production aims to navigate the nuanced layers of this narrative, acknowledging the play's inspiration from real-life incidents and Henrik Ibsen's "Ghosts." The characters grapple with the haunting legacy of male aggression, symbolized by the recurring image of the crow. "Kaakadosha" reflects the societal norms, complicity, and the cyclical nature of violence, urging us to confront uncomfortable truths within the framework of contemporary India. Anupama Chandrasekhar - Playwright Anupama Chandrasekhar is a playwright based in Chennai. She was the first international playwright-in-residence at the National Theatre, London, in 2016/17 and has been a Charles Wallace India Trust Writing Fellow at the University of Chichester. Her plays have been translated into several languages and staged at leading venues in India, Europe and North America. Her latest play THE FATHER AND THE ASSASSIN opened at the National Theatre’s largest stage, the Olivier, in London in 2022 to critical acclaim. She is the first Asian playwright to have had a play on that stage. The play was nominated for best play and best actor at the prestigious London Evening Standard Theatre Awards and was a finalist for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize in 2023. The play returned to the National Theatre in 2023 for another sell-out run. Her play WHEN THE CROWS VISIT, inspired by Ibsen’s Ghosts, was commissioned and staged by the Kiln Theatre in London in 2019. Among her other works are FREE OUTGOING and DISCONNECT, both of which premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in London. She was a runner-up for the Evening Standard Award for Most Promising Playwright and a finalist for the Whiting Award (UK), and the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize (US) for FREE OUTGOING. Her screenplay adaptation of the same play was a finalist for the Sundance International Screenwriters’ Lab, Utah. More recently, she wrote the screenplay for a short film, Kitchen Tales, which has been showcased in several international film festivals, including London International Film Festival. Other plays include: The Snow Queen (Unicorn Theatre/Trestle Theatre/UK and India tour) ACID (QTP, Mumbai/Madras Players, Chennai) CLOSER APART (Theatre Nisha, Chennai) About the Director Venkatesh Prasad is a versatile artist hailing from Bangalore with a remarkable 17-year journey in the world of theatre. He has had the privilege of collaborating with eminent figures in Kannada Theatre, including Prakash Belawadi, M.S. Sathyu, Abhishek Majumdar, Mohit Takalkar, Sripada Bhat, Pramod Shiggaon, Surrendranath S, and Samkutty Pattomkary. Venkatesh serves as the Artistic Director of the Bangalore Theatre Collective, a testament to his leadership in the theater community. As a director, he has overseen three significant productions, an adaptation of Anton Chekhov's "Cherry Orchard" in Kannada, Vijay Tendulkar's "Mitrachi Goshta – A Friend's Story" in Kannada and ‘Kovigondu Kannadaka – based on Slawomir Mrozek’s Charlie. His groundbreaking work includes "Ondu Preetiya Kathe," the first Kannada play to explore a lesbian love story, showcasing his commitment to pushing boundaries in the theatrical arts. Venkatesh's contributions extend beyond the stage. He has excelled in various roles in theatre, such as translator, production manager, and stage manager. His international engagement includes representing India as one of the delegates for the Edinburgh International Theatre Festival in 2015, supported by The British Council. His dedication to continuous learning is evident through his participation in workshops like SMART (art management), Making Theatre (for young directors), and a prestigious Dramaturgy workshop conducted by The Goethe Institut. Venkatesh has not limited his artistic talents to the theater alone; he has also made a mark in the world of feature films, recent being much acclaimed Signalman-1971 in which he has performed in lead role and has handled the role of Executive producer. He has also played lead roles in films like ‘19 20 21’, ‘Wind Seed’, 'Daatu' and 'Bhagavati Kaadu.' Bangalore Theatre Collective Bangalore Theatre Collective, is an innovative and dynamic theatre group based in the heart of Bangalore! They are a close-knit community of passionate theatre makers dedicated to pushing the boundaries of theatre to create thought-provoking, impactful theatre that reflects the diverse voices and stories of our times. They have in the last 8 years performed classical texts to contemporary plays and devised performances. We believe in pushing the accepted boundaries of theatre and embracing innovative approaches. They have produced 4 plays, hosted workshops and readings, presented productions of plays in Bangalore over the years apart from travelling with our productions to smaller towns of Karnataka. Founded in 2015, the Bangalore Theatre Collective has exemplified artistic innovation and social impact in the Kannada theatre scene. Commencing with Anton Chekhov's "Cherry Orchard," we delved into themes of friendship and power in "Becket" and addressed the taboo of female homosexuality with "Ondu Preetiya Kathe..!"—contributing to diversifying voices in Kannada theatre. Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, we presented "Kovigondu Kannadaka," an insightful adaptation of Slawomir Mrozek's "Charlie," offering a unique perspective on the fear of the 'other' in the Indian context. Venue: Ranga Shankara, JP Nagar, Bangalore Date: 22nd and 23rd of February, 2024 Time: 7.30 PM For info contact: 9972255400 Tickets are priced at Rs. 200/- and available on www.bookmyshow.com and at Ranga Shankara.