Nov 01 2023 to Nov 01 2023 7 p.m.

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Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

Language: Kannada | Duration: 100 mins

Project Darling is an experimental Kannada play that delves into the journey of performers searching for their female ancestry in theatre. Along the way, they encounter Khanavali Chenni, an iconic figure known for her double-meaning dialogues and innuendo. As they attempt to find the actress behind Chenni, they uncover stories of other actresses. Will they meet Chenni, and what will they discover? This play explores female sexuality, navigating censorship and culture.

Based on a two-year research project, director Sharanya Ramprakash interviewed female performers of Kannada company theatre, blending research with fiction to address historical gaps. Project Darling combines video testimonials, photo-essays, and soundscapes with song, dance, puppetry, and clowning to reintroduce Kannada Rangabhoomi’s female performers into our cultural history – on our terms.

Funded by the India Foundation for the Arts (IFA) Research grant and developed at Nirdigantha, a theatre incubation centre founded by multilingual actor Prakash Raj.

Written & directed by: Sharanya Ramprakash
Produced by: Nirdigantha, K.Shettihalli, Mandya – 57180
Performers: Matangi Prasan, Shobhana Kumari, Shrunga BV, Shashank Rajashekar and
Surabhi Vasisht
Dramaturg & Production Manager: Sridhar R Prasad
Co-writer: Kruti R Purappemane
Assistant Director & Sound Design: Aswin Varrier
Lighting Design: Bharavi
Music: Rumi Harish, Priyashri Mani
Songs: Siddhartha & Dadapeer Jyman
Puppets: Rency Philip
Set Execution: Khaju Guttala
With thanks to:
The staff of Nirdigantha