PEBET Kalakshetra Manipur
Details
Jan 25 2026 to Jan 25 2026 7 p.m.
Where
Bangalore International Centre
7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071
Event Description
Pebet is a ‘phunga wari’, a type of traditional fireside story told to Manipuri children by their grandparents. Heisnam Kanhailal uses this story to comment on political and culturaal indoctrination as he attempts to ignite consciousness in theatre by subverting the familiar. Pebet is a type of small bird, which hasn’t been seen in many years. Perhaps it is an extinct species. Guarding her brood, Mother Pebet distracts the predatory cat by flattering him. She continues to boost his ego until her children are ready to protect themselves. Once they are grown up, she resists the Cat, who captures the youngest in her brood. Through a clever strategy the mother manages to trick the Cat into freeing her child. The Pebets are finally united as the Cat disappears from their lives.
Presented By
Kalakshetra Manipur
Since its founding in 1969 in Imphal, Kalakshetra Manipur has pursued a theatre practice grounded in local traditions yet attuned to contemporary concerns. Through decades of experimentation with folklore, ritual, and collective memory, the group has become a vital force in the evolution of modern Indian theatre.
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