Mahanirvan
Playwright– Satish Alekar
Director – Satish Alekar
Actors – Nachiket Devasthali, Sayali Pathak
Producer – Natak Company
Date- 2 Aug 8:00 p.m.
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang Awakash, Pune
Ticket – https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/mahanirvan/ET00403625
Synopsis :
Mahanirvan has been considered as one of the most distinguished plays, a reputed milestone in the history of Indian Theatre. Right from the 1st show of the play, in 1974, till today with about 400 shows; it is considered to be one of the finest pieces of artistic craftsmanship. The theme content of this play is so apt & relevant to socio-cultural aspects that it has been translated & performed in more than 10 languages across the country. Mahanirvan is also one of the prescribed texts in the university curriculum for literature courses. Besides its extraordinarily different writing style, it is highly revered for its treatment on stage-The entire play is performed in a lyrical musical form using Maharashtrian folk lore like Kirtan, Gondhal, Bhajan, Abhangetc. With its unique feature of canny humour& black comedy, the play aptly highlights the intricacies of human relations & emotional ethos, while passing subtle messages on socio-cultural systems, typical human tendencies, customs & traditions etc
Chaturang ki Chaupal
Conceptualised By – Guru Shama Bhate
Presented by– Naadroop & Maharashtra Cultural Centre
Performers – Students of Naadroop
Date- 3rd Aug 6:00 p.m.,
Venue- Shreeram Lagoo Rang-avakash Pune
Phone booking:
Mrunmai Kulkarni- +91 75074 38624
Madhura Naik- +91 70202 29733
Synopsis :
In this composition, there are four different CHATURANGs from four different Raagas (Yaman, Jaijaywanti, Adana & Bhairavi) with four different vivid weaves to reach composition. These Raagas have their separate, strong identity yet meld together like the game of ‘Chaupal’. The four Chaturangs compete with each other, repeat with each other and playfully proceed to form a wholesome union – ‘Chaturang Ki Chaupal’
Mitti Ki Gaadi
Playwright– Shudraka
Director – Sapan Saran
Actors – Abhinandan Gupta, Ananya Ghosh
Producer – Drama School Mumbai & Tamasha Foundation
Date- 4 Aug 7:00 p.m.
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang Awakash, Pune
Ticket – https://ticketkhidakee.com/mittikigaadi
Synopsis :
Mitti ki Gaadi (The Little Clay Cart) is an ensemble contemporary theatre piece based on the 3rd century Sanskrit classic Mricchakatika by Shudraka. The musical throws light on various socio-economic and political circumstances in the ancient city Ujjaini, governed by a fascistruler. A city at the brink of an uprising. Tied together by the throbbing love story of Vasantsena, a famous courtesan and Charudutt, an impoverished Brahmin merchant, the play makes a conscious attempt to shift gaze to the common people around these two characters – slaves, gamblers, prostitutes, thieves, the oppressed, the outliers. The play traces the journeys of these small characters as they occupy centre stage and drive their mitti ki gaadi to bring about a mass revolution.
Synopsis :
Asymptomatic is a cocktail of comedy, tragedy, farce, dance, stand up, theatre all rolled into one.
And like a cocktail, it has a particular effect on whoever watches it. Who among us has never faced rejection? Whether for a job, a programme, a relationship…
The piece tells the story of an artist hungry for success, and rebuffed at every turn. What happens to a person who needs to constantly prove themselves, prove their worth?
A solo performance, Asymptomatic is a hard look at the power systems that largely govern who will succeed and who will not, presented with bold – and funny – irreverence.
Lighting the Way- a workshop on stage lighting!
Conducted By – Sanket parkhe
Who can attend– Newcomers as well as experienced
Date- 3rd & 4th Aug 6:00-9:00 p.m., 5th Aug 4:00-9:00 p.m.
Venue- Rangalay, JBS, Pune
Registration – 73509 07063
Synopsis :
Discover the magic of stage lighting! 🌟
Join this workshop to explore the art of light design, with practical approach!
Whether you’re a theatre pro or a curious newcomer, learn to illuminate your imagination and captivate audiences.
For more information and registration – 73509 07063
Uchhad
Playwright– Original playwright by Yasmin Reza, translated by Niranjan Pedhnekar
Director – Anupam Barve
Actors – Niranjan Padhnekar, Tanvi Kulkarni, Siddhesh Dhuri, Sayalee Pathak
Producer – Rakhadi Studio
Date- 11 Aug, 7:00 p.m.
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang Awakash, Pune
Ticket – 9226598513
Synopsis : This black comedy portrays a meeting between two couples over the peaceful and civil resolution of a minor altercation between their sons . The meeting slowly but surely escalates into different shapes and sizes of violence, tearing apart the veils of civility and exposing the conflict that lies at the heart of human coexistence.
The Folk Akhyan
Conceptualized by – Harsh Vijay
Performers – –
Date- 19 Aug, 7:30 p.m.
Venue- Shreeram Lagoo Rang-Avakash
Ticket – Coming soon
Synopsis :
“The Folk Akhyan” is currently being misconstrued in the name of Marathi folk music. Many musicians are forgetting the original spirit of our folk traditions, and in the name of creative experimentation, they are presenting folk music to the public in a distorted way. In “The Folk Narrative,” we aim to correct these misrepresentations. Our goal is to present Marathi folk music through a “Musical Concert,” adding a touch of glamour while preserving its authenticity. This is our small effort to restore the true essence of our folk heritage.
Tuzi Aukat Kaye
Playwright– Vedika Kumaraswami
Director – Pratiksha Khasnis & Nikita Thube
Actors – Pratisha Khasnis, Nikita Thube, Kalpesh Samel, Swapnil Bhave, Deep Dabare
Producer – Social Mancha and Manthan Studio
Date- 25 Aug 7:00 p.m.
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket –Coming Soon
Synopsis :
5 storytellers, wandering through life with music in their hearts. This performance is the story of a girl born in the house of Devdasis. Our protagonist Vedika is married off to her destined husband- God. Merely escaping her fate, she leaves her home and sets out on a journey of survival and self-discovery. Her journey is unraveled through music and poetry.
Ek Doka Char Paay
Playwright- Soham Athavale / Neraja Bhide
Actors – Sai Bhagvat, Krish Pethe, Samruddhi Kulkarni, Arnav Varier, Advay Purkaar
Director – Soham Athavle / Kartik Bahirat
Date- Coming Soon
Venue- –
Ticket – –
Synopsis : Sayali finds herself alone at home as her mother travels abroad for work and her father is occupied with office responsibilities. With the monotony of summer vacation setting in, she yearns for companionship and expresses her desire for a sibling to her father. However, her wish remains unfulfilled. Nevertheless, amidst her journey, she encounters a friend who brings unexpected joy into her life. Join us as we unravel the mystery surrounding this unexpected ally.
Mission Superhero
Playwright – Niketan Nandurbare
Actors – Sai Bhagvat, Krish Pethe, Samruddhi Kulkarni, Arnav Varier, Advay Purkaar
Director – Niketan Nandurbare
Date- —
Venue- —
Ticket – 1 hour prior to show at venue.-
Cheri Eke Cheri
Playwright– Shreenidhi Zad/ Tanmay Bhide
Actors – Manthan Mahadik,Gandhar Joshi, Revati Deshpande, Pranoti Kakde, Tanishka Nighojkar
Director – Shreenidhi Zad/Tanmay Bhide
Date- Coming Soon
Venue- –
Ticket – 1 hour prior to show at venue.
Synopsis : In the tale of “Cheri Ek Cheri,” a young boy sets out to plant a cherry tree with a singular goal in mind: to taste its delicious fruit. As he tends to the tree, patiently nurturing its growth, he finds himself undergoing a transformative journey. With each passing season, he learns valuable lessons about patience, perseverance, and the rewards of hard work. Yet, as the tree flourishes under his care, uncertainty looms over whether his efforts will yield the anticipated bounty of cherries. Join us as we delve into the heartwarming narrative of determination and hope, where the boy’s aspirations intersect with the whims of nature, leaving the outcome hanging in the balance.
‘Illham’
Produced By– Team 9:30
Playwright : Manav Kaul
Artists– Sasha Dhawan, Madura Joshi, Madhulika Bhattacharya, Aayush Chopda, Chanchal Prasad, Chahat Singla, Mukul Sharma
Directed By– Chahat Singla
Date & Time – 3 Oct, 7:30 p.m. Tickets on: 8529077468
Venue : Shreeram Lagoo Rang-Avakash
Synopsis :
‘Chandanwel’
Produced By– Akashwani, Pune Playwright : Suneel Gondhlekar
Artists– Gauri Lagoo, Prasad Kulkarni, Harshad Rajpathak, Pushkar Gadgil, Kaushiki Kaledhonkar.
Presented By– Nileema Patwardhan
Date & Time – 10 Oct, 5:30 p.m. Venue : Shreeram Lagoo Rang-Avakashkash Tickets : Free Entry
Synopsis :A special program on the occasion of Kojagiri Pournima produced by Akashvani Pune
‘चांदणवेळ’
Let’s experience the moon as seen through the creativity of renowned literary figures in poetry, songs, and special excerpts where the moon appears!
Along with performances of songs by accomplished singers and musicians!
Thakishi Samvaad
Synopsis :
Thakishi Samvaad represents a groundbreaking moment in Satish Alekar`s literary career, being his first play to grace the pages of publication prior to its stage premiere. Set against the backdrop of a pandemic-induced lockdown, the dark comic narrative unfolds around an elderly protagonist surrounded by Amazon cartons, symbolic of both modern consumerism and the isolating times. In the midst of this contemplative setting, he engages in a profound dialogue about Marathi playwrights and the history of Marathi theatre with Thaki, his devoted accomplice. Together, they navigate the challenges imposed by this pandemic, intricately exploring themes of loneliness, resilience, and the innate human need for connection through the interplay of characters and symbolism.
Kavita Abhivachan Workshop
For Whom– Participants of Khuli Marathi Kavita Abhivachan Spardha
Contact to Register – Pramod Kale
Contact Number- 9850839997
Organizer- Maharashtra Cultural Centre
Date- 24 – 27 June, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Venue- Rangalay , MCC Hub, Pune
Duration – 2 Hrs/ Day
Synopsis :
Registered for Khuli Marathi Kavita Abhivachan Spardha, but feel the need for guidance? Then here is the right opportunity for you!! Join this workshop and get groomed for the competition.
Register Now !!!
Purane Chawal
Playwright– Neil Simon Director – Sumeet Vyas
Actors – Kumud Mishra, Shubhrajyoti Barat, Ghanshyam Lalsa/Ishwar Shunya, Ayesha Raza/Anaamika Tiwari, Kirti V.A., Divyendu Saurav and Prashant Pandey
Producer – D for Drama
Date- 12Oct, 5:00 p.m. & 8:00p.m. | 13 Oct 5:00 p.m.
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket – https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/d-for-drama-s-puraane-chawal/ET00405029
Synopsis :
Set in contemporary Mumbai, this hindi adaptation of Neil Simon’s The Sunshine Boys delves into the world of two retired comedy geniuses who are brought together to reprise their iconic comedy act after 12 years for the biggest festival of comedy in the country. The only problem is they can’t stand each other. Will they be able to put aside their differences and create the same magic?
Patna Ka Superhero
Playwright– Nihal Parashar Director – Nihal Parashar
Actors – Ghanshyam Lalsa
Producer – D for Drama
Date- 13Oct, 11:30 p.m.
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket –https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/d-for-drama-s-patna-ka-superhero/ET00352339
Synopsis : Hamare hisaab se duniya mein teen hi krantikari huye hain: Karl Marx, Bhagat Singh, aur Pintu Bhaiya. With this begins the fascinating story of Pintu Bhaiya, seen from the eyes of a young Patna boy back in the early 2000s.
The Pintu Bhaiya: Notorious gang leader, local legend, and most importantly, a hopeless romantic, desperately in love. Our young, impressionable narrator tells this tale of “love”, small-town shenanigans, and displaced identities with humour, satire and a rare innocence that will warm your heart, make you burst out laughing and sometimes cry (lekin Pintu bhaiya ne bola hai ki “Rona Nahin Hai!”).
After many successful runs at Prithvi since its premiere in August 2022, and shows in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi and Bangalore we present to you `PatnaKaSuperhero` in Ahmedabad for the very first time.
Backstagewala
Playwright– Yugandhar Deshpande Director – Yugandhar Deshpande
Actors –Sameer Khandekar, Anagha Atul, Shilpa Sane, Swapnil Shrirao, Tushar Gavare Producer – Aadin Productions
Date- 26 Oct, 7:30 p.m.
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket – Soon on PaytmInsider
Synopsis : Every theatrewalla has this passionate worm inside himself to perform onstage, but one initially encounters the world of inglorious Backstage. ‘Backstagewala’ is a narrative that gives us the inner shades of a struggling actor who wants a golden chance to prove himself to satisfy his glorious passion. He tries hard through various means and ways, from struggling to enter a particular Theatre group to get a chance to get a single entry on stage to satisfy his passion.The narrative humorously represents the variety in the types of actors, audiences and critics who altogether develop a full throttle drama. It also hilariously describes the process of a play and various motifs used during its process. Narrative’s humour deliberately points out the various categories of people with different perspectives and ideologies that are present in the field of Theatre and Arts and ‘Backstagewala’ shares such a story of our young protagonist who has come to accomplish his dreams but can’t really make his journey from Backstage to Onstage. But is he still satisfied?
The light catcher
Performer – Ritika Shrotri
Writer – Niranjan Pedanekar
Design & Direction – Sanket Parkhe
Date – 9 Nov 2024
Time – 7.30 pm
Venue– Shreeram Lagoo Ranga – Avakash
Bellow Jotsna Bhole Sabhagruha, Hirabag Chowk, Tilak Rd, Pune
Tickets : https://www.ticketkhidakee.com/
The Light Catcher is an account of a female photographer’s search of feminine beauty all over the world. While it is so, it is also a foray into the world of an artist, where art, its subjects and the surrounding social perspectives collide to produce more shades of grey than the artist herself imagined. As the principle of reflection of light works, the play describes the beauty of how the artist and her work can reflect a wide array of thoughts in a viewers mind. This collision of perspectives forms various shades of grey of which maybe the artist himelf is not much aware of. The play also highlights the various socio-political issues that have an impact in this game of perspectives
Mahanirvan
Playwright– Satish Alekar
Director – Satish Alekar
Actors – Nachiket Devasthali, Sayali Pathak
Producer – Natak Company
Date- 9 Nov 11:00 a.m.
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang Awakash, Pune
Ticket –https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/mahanirvan/ET00367081
Synopsis :
Mahanirvan has been considered as one of the most distinguished plays, a reputed milestone in the history of Indian Theatre. Right from the 1st show of the play, in 1974, till today with about 400 shows; it is considered to be one of the finest pieces of artistic craftsmanship. The theme content of this play is so apt & relevant to socio-cultural aspects that it has been translated & performed in more than 10 languages across the country. Mahanirvan is also one of the prescribed texts in the university curriculum for literature courses. Besides its extraordinarily different writing style, it is highly revered for its treatment on stage-The entire play is performed in a lyrical musical form using Maharashtrian folk lore like Kirtan, Gondhal, Bhajan, Abhangetc. With its unique feature of canny humour& black comedy, the play aptly highlights the intricacies of human relations & emotional ethos, while passing subtle messages on socio-cultural systems, typical human tendencies, customs & traditions etc
Synopsis :
The second Dr Chaitanya Desai Smruti Sanman , for the year 2024 will be awarded to senior musicologist Dr Arati Rao. The award ceremony will be followed by a lecture by Dr Rao on the topic ‘The concept o raga in Indian Musicological texts’
‘Humne Kabeer Se Poocha ki…’
Playwright- Pamod Kale
Translated by : Vidya Belsare
Performers- Dr. Chaitanya Kunte, Ketan Pawar, Sunil Avachat, Manas Gosavi, Rajas Wadekar, Jaydeep Vaidya, Parth Umarani, Amruta Kolatkar, Harshad Rajpathak
Director – Pramod Kale
Date- 10 Nov, 7:00 p.m.
Venue- Shreeram Lagoo Rang-Avakash
Ticket – https://ticketkhidakee.com/hamnekabeersepoochaki
Synopsis :
Humne Kabeer Se Poocha Ki….’ is a captivating musical exploration of the timeless and compassionate wisdom of Sant Kabeer, whose teachings resonate deeply in today’s socio-political landscape. Through a series of 14 beautifully crafted compositions, the show intertwines Kabeer’s poignant narrations with enchanting music, bringing his profound thoughts to life. This innovative presentation not only honors Kabeer’s legacy but also encourages reflection on the relevance of his messages in contemporary society. Join us on this inspiring journey that celebrates love, unity, and social harmony. ‘
Synopsis :
This play offers a delightful blend of humor and wit, tailored for an intimate mini theater setting accommodating up to 200 spectators. Each audience member receives a table-tennis sized racket, featuring a red ball on one side and a green ball on the other. Throughout the performance, six pivotal moments arise where characters engage the audience for their input on the storyline’s progression. Volunteers quickly tally the votes, shaping the narrative based on the collective decision.
Ye Jo Public Hai
Playwright– Vivek Bele
Director-Vivek Bele
Actors– Anand Ingle, Sunil Abhyankar, Gayatri Tambe-Deshpande
Date – 13 Nov 2024
Time – 7:30 p.m.
Venue– Shreeram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Synopsis :
An exploration of free will, war and mathematics. From the Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of Science at Oxford University comes a ground-breaking new play The Axiom of Choice. Eminent mathematician Andre Weil is on a journey from France to India, Finland and beyond, to discover whether we really have free will or if all our choices are predetermined. Imprisoned in Rouen during the Second World War, Weil faces a choice that will determine his fate – but his decision just doesn’t make sense. Is life a mathematical theorem of logical strands? Because sometimes it just doesn’t add up!
Axiom of Choice
Playwright– Marcus du Sautoy
Director– Marcus du Sautoy and Lu Descourtier
Actors– Clive Mendus, Shipra Jain, Jospeph Prowen, TJ Suliaman
Date – 29 Nov 2024
Time – 8:00 p.m.
Venue– Shreeram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket: Soon on Book my show
Writer – Charls Levinski
Director – Nipun Dharmadhikari
Date -24th March
Time – 11.30 am
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang – Avakash
JBS Hub, Hirabag Chowk, Pune
Conceptualised – Hrishikesh Pawar
Starring – Mallika Sarabhai & dancers
Date & Time 9th March 2024 | 07:00 PM
Synopsis :
Conceptualised by Hrishikesh Pawar starring Mallika Sarabhai and dancers of the Centre Of Contemporary Dance. Reading and movement work based on an intimate and introspective memoir titled “IN FREE FALL – My experience with living” by celebrated dancer Mallika Sarabhai. What does it take to survive on an orange and a glass of Complan for each meal? Dance the Flamenco till midnight the day your baby is due? Not to come undone in the face of personal loss? Or try multiple treatments from faith healing to mantras to cure a tumour that turns out not to be a tumour? Laced with humour and an earthy wisdom, In Free Fall is all about coming to terms with yourself and your body and finding the lifestyle that works for you. And how to make mistakes, pick yourself up and carry on. Never preachy, this ‘self-help’ memoir delivers an immensely useful message for anyone who wants good health – and happiness.
Gazalshuda
Gazalon ki Mehfeel
Singer – Dattaprasad Ranade
Tabala– Sameer Shivgar
Harmonium – Mukund Petkar
Date – 30th March
Time – 7.30 pm
Venue – Shreeram Lagoo Rang – Avakash, Bellow Jotsna Bhole Sabhagruha, Hirabag Chowk, Pune
Anand Ovari
( A Hindi play based on the Novel by D. B. Mokashi
Date -31st March
Time – 7 pm
Venue– Shreeram Lagoo Rang – Avakash
Bellow Jotsna Bhole Sabhgruha, Hirabaug Chowk, Tilak Rd. Pune
Synopsis :
This play offers a delightful blend of humor and wit, tailored for an intimate mini theater setting accommodating up to 200 spectators. Each audience member receives a table-tennis sized racket, featuring a red ball on one side and a green ball on the other. Throughout the performance, six pivotal moments arise where characters engage the audience for their input on the storyline’s progression. Volunteers quickly tally the votes, shaping the narrative based on the collective decision.
‘JOYRIDE’
Produced By– Aasakta Kalamanch Playwright : Vibhawari Deshpande
Artists– Vibhawari Deshpande, Manthan Mahadik, Renuka Chaudhari, Apurva Zolgikar, Yash Bhalerao, Atul Jain, Saavi Kulkarni, Hrishikesh Sawant.
Directed By– Suyog Deshpande
Date & Time – 1 Dec, 7:30 p.m.
Venue : Shreeram Lagoo Rang-Avakash
Synopsis :
Climate change, plastic waste, sustainability. They’re all global problems that can feel overwhelming. If the best minds of the world haven’t found a solution, can we as individuals make a difference? The Ikshana team believes that the key lies in knowledge. Ikshana literally means ‘sight’; and through the medium of Bharatanatyam, spoken word and embodied cultural practices we aim to dispel some of the misinformation around climate change and help you make an informed decision about the impact of your choices. A performance organised by Poornam Ecovision Foundation and presented by HCL concerts.
Nothing Like Lear
Playwright– Shakespear
Director – Rajat Kapoor
Actors – Vinay Pathak
Producer – Cinematograph
Date- 10 Jan, 7:00 p.m. 11 Jan & 12 Jan 5:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket – https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/nothing-like-lear/ET00416277
Synopsis :
Ever thought about what a clown does when he is depressed? It sure is tough being a clown. Here is one who hasn’t stopped crying for days…And he has plenty of reasons for it. The one he loved the most has left him and gone away… for good. And now he has NOTHING. Then, he is not getting any younger. In fact- he is old. But more than anything else, he is depressed because he has been forced to perform this play. No wonder he is depressed!
Raat Ki Raniyaan
Playwright– Trishla Patel
Director – Trishla Patel
Actors – Jayaa Virlley, Fatima Arrif, Aanchal Poddaar, Sohini Niyogi ,Sanjina Gadhvi, Akshay Anand
Producer – Teapot Productions
Date- 17 Jan, 7:30 p.m. Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket – https://www.ticketkhidakee.com/raatkiraniyaan
Synopsis :
‘Raat Ki Raniyaan’ is a story about a group of five friends. It’s about their relationship. Their joy, their sorrow, their ability to empathise with each other and laugh off their bigger problems. They make the biggest hurdles seem like a walk in the park.
Trishla Patel elaborates on the play- “The audiences can expect song, dance, tafri and experiences that we all go through, men and women. The story is gentle, yet it was exciting to write because I have never explored women the way I have in this particular piece. I wrote it one day, just out of the blue, thinking of the friends I have and how much I love them and how they become family. That’s what this play is about… friends who become more than family.”
SLR Annivrsary – Film Screening
Organised By– Film Study Circle
Director in Focus – Steven Speilberg
Facilitated By- Satish Jakatdar, Deepak Deodhar and Suhas Kirloskar
Date- 17 Jan, 4:00 p.m. Venue- Jyotsna Bhole Sabhagruha,Pune
Ticket – Register through Whatsapp on 8698580739 for free passes
Synopsis :
Steven Spielberg one of the greatest directors of Hollywood, be it kids or grownups. There is hardly any audience, that is not captivated by the directorial wonders of Spielberg. The session offers an appreciation of the work of Spielberg .
SLR Annivrsary – Swar Shobha
Organised By– Maharashtra Cutural Centre
Vocalist – Dr. Sandhya Kathavate
Co-artists – Pandit Arvind Kumar Azad (Tabla) and Shri Suyog Kundalkar (Harmonium)
Date- 18 Jan, 5:00 p.m. Venue- Jyotsna Bhole Sabhagruha,Pune
Ticket – Register through Whatsapp on 8698580739 for free passes
Synopsis :
Steven Organised as a part of the SLR Anniversary Celebrations, this concert is a celebration of Vidushi Shobha Gurtu’s centenary year.
‘TEVHACHI GOSHTA’
Produced By– Setuabhivachan Manch Pune Playwright :Deepali Datar
Artists– Aniruddha Dadke, Geetanjali Joshi & Deepali Datar
Directed By– Aniruddha Dadke
Date & Time – 2 Dec, 6:00 p.m.
Venue : Shreeram Lagoo Rang-Avakash
Synopsis :
Tevhachi Goshta – A review of Himanshu Kulkarni’s poetry. Based on poems, Gazals and Rubayas of Himnshu Kulkarni. Himanshu has publishd 9 poetry collections so far. He has been writing peotry since five decades now and has be awarded the Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad award for the same.
‘Marathi Classics’
Performed By– Saee Tembhekar
Artists– Radhika Anturkar, Ninad Solapurkar, Apurv Dravid and Nagesh Bhosekar
Directed By– ——
Date & Time – 8 Feb, 6:00 p.m.
Venue : Shreeram Lagoo Rang-Avakash
Synopsis :
Revisiting the sweetness and essence of the marathi songs that reside in our hearts, in this heartfelt concert. Let’s meet to experience a unique journey of these beloved, timeless melodies!
Mahadevbhai (1892-1942)
Playwright– Ramu Ramnanathan
Director – Ramu Ramnanathan
Actors – Jaimini Pathak
Producer – Jaimini Pathak
Date- 7 Feb, 6:30 p.m.
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket – https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/mahadevbhai-1892-1942/ET00429413
Synopsis : In MAHADEVBHAI (1892 – 1942), the character that occupies centre stage is Mahadev Desai, secretary, and onlooker to Mahatma Gandhi. The play is based on the daily diary that Mahadevbhai maintained, in which he jotted down the innumerable letters to and by Gandhiji, as well as conversations and banter, lectures, and discourses.
The form chosen is of lively storytelling, interspersed with humour, as one actor plays out various historical characters like Gandhiji, Mahadevbhai, Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel, and Dr B R Ambedkar, among others.
The play attempts to understand the thoughts and principles that Gandhiji stood for, principles that are even more relevant in today’s world: non-violence, economic processes that favour the poorest of the poor, religious tolerance, removal of untouchability & discrimination, the status of women.
Mahadevbhai (1892-1942) attempts to remind us of the times that were, through a performance that is as captivating and charismatic as the men and women themselves. It is a reminder of a healthy tradition that is slowly being obliterated by the devices of deep hatred and prejudice.
Stage Is Yours – Mukta
Playwright– Snehal Damle
Director – Archana Anuradha
Presenters –Snehal Damle, Kaushal Inamdar, Pranav Patwari, Rashmi Moghe
Producer – Kalashtak
Date- 10 Feb, 7:00 p.m.
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket – https://ticketkhidakee.com/kalashtakpresents_mukta
Synopsis :The book Krishna Kinara can be called a prose poem by the famous poetess and writer Aruna Dhere. The three women of the Mahabharata, Radha, Draupadi and Kunti, had a unique relationship with Krishna. As the layers of this very fluid and gentle relationship unfold, we come to understand all three of them in a new way. The capable woman within their divinity also comes to the fore. Even today, thousands of years later, countless fragments of their lives are constantly visible in the lives of the women around them. Their women also continue to fight even today! This program that tracks all this! Mukta! This Mukta of recitation, dance and free discussion!
Mickey
Playwright– Virajas Kulkarni Snehal Damle
Director – Archana Anuradha
Presenters –Snehal Damle, Kaushal Inamdar, Pranav Patwari, Rashmi Moghe
Producer – Kalashtak
Date- 14 Feb, 7:00 p.m.
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket – https://www.ticketkhidakee.com/mickey
Trasadi
Playwright– Manav Kaul
Director – Manav Kaul
Actors- Manav Kaul
Producer – aRANYA Theatre
Date- 15 Feb, 7:30 p.m.
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket – https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/traasadi-by-manav-kaul/ET00430595
Synopsis : The word “mother” feels so complete, and so full of comfort, in itself. But after her going away, what plagues one the most, is the word “repentance”. This tale is a journey from that word mother to the word repentance. To be engulfed by repentance borne of a mother`s absence, and in that living of repentance, to find one`s mother back again.
Jo Dooba So Paar
Playwright– Ajitesh Gupta
Director – Ajitesh Gupta & Mohit Agarwal
Actors –Rattan Deep, Ashish Mishra, Jitendra Singh Rajput, Shalaka Redkar, Manasi Bhawalkar, Sonakshi Singh, Shimli Basu, Rigved Singh Maurya, Mohit Agarwal & Ajitesh Gupta
Producer – aRANYA Theatre Group
Date- 16 Feb, 4:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket – https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/manav-kaul-presents-jo-dooba-so-paar/ET00431304
Synopsis :A musical ‘Daastaangoi’ on the life and times of Amir Khusrau “Jo Dooba So Paar” throws light on the human that Khusrau was, his relationship with his guru Nizamuddin Auliya, and the advent of qawwali through them. The interesting anecdotes and tales woven in a daastaan accompanied by live qawwali singing give insight into the essence of Sufism and the importance of the eternally relevant message of love among humankind.
Mag Tu Mala Kha
Playwright– Vibhavari Deshpande
Director – Vibhavari Deshpande
Actors –Rucha apte, Harshad Rajpathak, Vedant Ranade, Sharbaree Lahade, Deep Mehendale, Ananya Ratnaparkhe
Producer –Rainbow Umbrella Foundation
Date- 17 Feb, 8:00 p.m.
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket – https://ticketkhidakee.com/magtumalakha
Synopsis :Mag Tu Mala Kha (So Then, Just Eat Me!) dives headfirst into the tumultuous lives of two 13-year-olds, Ruhi and Harsh. Online, they dazzle as ‘ZEROBITCH’ and ‘HULKCUTS’ brandishing perfect curves and chiselled abs. Offline, they’re teenagers consumed by body-image angst and a desperate need to fit into the ever-shrinking frames of social media validation.usical. Ruhi starves herself to squeeze into her cousin’s wedding ghagra, convinced that a slimmer waist equals happiness. Harsh attempts to bulk up fast for his role as Krishna, terrified his skinny frame will be mocked on stage. Caught between their curated digital personas and their own fragile self-esteem, both embark on a journey filled with humour, heartache, and a glimmer of hope.
Jo Dooba So Paar
Playwright– Ajitesh Gupta
Director – Ajitesh Gupta & Mohit Agarwal
Actors –Rattan Deep, Ashish Mishra, Jitendra Singh Rajput, Shalaka Redkar, Manasi Bhawalkar, Sonakshi Singh, Shimli Basu, Rigved Singh Maurya, Mohit Agarwal & Ajitesh Gupta
Producer – aRANYA Theatre Group
Date- 16 Feb, 4:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket – https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/manav-kaul-presents-jo-dooba-so-paar/ET00431304
Synopsis :A musical ‘Daastaangoi’ on the life and times of Amir Khusrau “Jo Dooba So Paar” throws light on the human that Khusrau was, his relationship with his guru Nizamuddin Auliya, and the advent of qawwali through them. The interesting anecdotes and tales woven in a daastaan accompanied by live qawwali singing give insight into the essence of Sufism and the importance of the eternally relevant message of love among humankind.
Garam Roti
Playwright– Durga Venkatesan
Director – Durga Venkatesan
Actors –Durga Venkatesan, Nikhil Bansal, Devika Saxena, Madhusmita Das, Meghana Manglani
Producer –Sukirt Mahajan (Playhouse Production)
Date- 21 Feb, 7:30 p.m.
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket – https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/garam-roti-pune/ET00430662
Synopsis : Durga and Lakshmi, two artists: one a human, the other a sentient stereo player set out for a performance of fears- to rant her truth and perform the dare. Exploring the patriarchal idea of a ‘good girl’ and the pressure of conforming to these ideas, Durga asks herself what epitomizes ‘a woman’, finally landing on the idea of a ‘Garam Roti’. What starts as a personal reflection on the matter, culminates into an exercise of communal listening to rants (recordings) of women from across India. The play moves through borders of fiction into the non-fiction realm with the tapes library.
Garam is an investigation into the invisible fears that circle around a woman. The humble flatbread kneads personal stories around traditional roles and expectations, standards of perfection, labour, and revolution.
Psycho Shayar Live
Concept– Abhi Munde Performers –Abhi Munde
Music –—
Date- 22 Feb, 6:30 p.m.
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket – https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/abhi-mujh-mein-kahin/ET00362454
Synopsis : An hour long poetry show or call it a journey of a poet and the story behind every viral poem of his, poems like kahani Karna Ki, sutta, kirdaar, adaalat, with some new poems like tawayaf, madira, ishq, mombattiya, akhbaar etc and many more!
Brief about the artist-Psycho Shayar aka Abhi Munde, a poet who is trying really hard to change the thinking of people about the concept of poetry in India. an hour of reality check where the rhymes are going to open up your soul whether you’re a poetry person or not! With an agenda which can be explained in a line written by piyush mishra ji i.e. “jis kavi ki kalpna mein zindagi ho prem geet…”
So let’s joing this journey to a different world, the world of ‘A Psycho Shayar’ !
Nateshwara
Concept– Sanjay Gosavi, Asmita Chinchalkar Performers –Sanjay Gosavi Omkar Khadilkar and Asmita Chinchalkar
Music –Himanshu Joshi Abhijeet Jayde
Date- 23 Feb, 5:00 p.m.
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket – https://www.ticketkhidakee.com/nateshwara
Synopsis : ‘Nateswara’ organized on the occasion of Marathi Official Language Day on 27th February. Our classic Marathi language has been enriched by the diverse literature. An important element of it is musical drama. Many talented dramatists like Annasaheb Kirloskar, Deval Master, Natyacharya Khadilkar, Samantha Veer Savarkar, V Shirwadkar, Annasaheb Gokhale created the beauty and diversity of classical Marathi language through various musical plays. Although musical dramas are not being experimented much today, the beauty and diversity of Marathi language in these musical dramas… should reach maximum number of fans… Hence Kalangan Academy has produced a program of Prose Poem Nateswara through Dramatic Entries in Popular Musical Dramas and Dramatic Soliloquy.
Mi Vastravati
Director – Kalashtak Productons
Performers-Mayur Shitole Manasi Bhagwat Mugdha Asnikar Vidya Dhide Riddhi Potdar Niyati Visal Vismaya Bhajane Spruha Kulkarni Richa Bapat Siddhi Deshmukh Prathamesh Viveki Anushka Joshi Vasumati Deshpande Mrunmayi Kulkarni Hrishikesh Joshi Dakshata Joshi
Producer –Nirmaan Arts
Date- 24 Feb, 7:30 p.m.
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket – Coming Soon
Synopsis : This production expresses the injustice, brutality and horror faced by five central female figures in mythology through the voice of their ‘vastras’ (clothes). While Sita’s vastra always kept changing as she readily obeyed her husband, Draupadi’s dignity wasn’t saved even with an unending brocaded saree that kept wrapping her body in the court of Duryodhan. Ahilya’s vastra was fooled along with Ahilya leading to her being unjustly turned into a rock and Shoorpanakha was a content demoness living in rags in the forest who fell into a trap with the desire for a vastra. Ultimately, Vedavati was raped by Raavan, and her pure white vastra helplessly watched and then burned, as Vedavati immolated herself. Every woman was wrongly treated under the façade of patriarchy which the present generation shrewdly questions. Because even though these stories are of mythological women, they echo the incidences, arguments and stories of hundreds of women existing today.
O Ganewali
Conceptualized by – Avanti Patel
Performers – Avanti Patel , Rutuja Lad
Date- 28 Feb 8:00 p.m.
Venue- Shreeram Lagoo Rang-Avakash
Ticket – https://www.ticketkhidakee.com/ogaanewali
Synopsis :
“O Ganewaali” –
Tawaifs, the gaanewali and naachnewalis were celebrities in the late 1800s! Names like Gauhar Jaan, Janakibai, Raasoolan Bai, Begum Akhtar, Shobha Gurtu were well known in almost every household. Suddenly having their lives and art overturned by the pressures of the British Raj and the Indian Narionalist Movement, unfortunately the world hasn’t credited them enough for their invaluable contribution to this art form.
Written and conceptualised by Avanti Patel, former top 9th finalist on the 10th season of Indian Idol, her interests lie in bringing together important conversations on gender and society with her art.
Celebrating the women of Thumri, Dadra, Ghazal and other Hindustani semi classical forms, O Gaanewali is an intimate mehfil, baithak style! The audience is taken along a musical journey with some interesting facts, stories and anecdotes about the past.
The team of young musicians from Mumbai, Delhi and Pune are all set to take us into the era of baithaks and to listen to the music which was once known to all….
Kala Mancha
Director -Rujuta Soman
Performers-Nageshra Adgaonkar, Shruti Bhave-Chitale, Falguni Kulkani, Somya Chajjed
Presented by –Tata Autocomp Systems & Pratima Foundation
Date- 26 March, 6:00 p.m.
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket – Entry Free
Synopsis : Disciples of @rujutasomankathak are set to perform a captivating Kathak Duet at Yuva-Srujan, organized by @tataautocompsystem and @pratima_foundation_pcf . The evening will also feature a soulful vocal recital by @nagesh_classical and a mesmerizing violin performance by @violinshrutibhave Don’t miss this enchanting celebration of classical arts!
Free entry!
Aur Karo Theatre
Playwright– Gopal Datt
Director – Gopal Datt
Actors – Gopal Datt
Producer –Wide Wings Media
Date- 27 March, 9.00 PM
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket – Aur Karo Theatre (ticketkhidakee.com)
Synopsis : A collection of songs by actor Gopal Datt. These songs were made to be a part of different theatre productions from his early days at NSD to his professional days as an actor, writer, director and composer. The unique style of his writing and performance makes the audience burst into laughter throughout the show with the help of perfectly timed humour through both poetry and music. As the title suggests, the show is filled with satire. In his own words “Aapbeeti Suna Raha Hun”. He also shares fun-filled quissas from his experiences.
Mag Tu Mala Kha
Playwright– Vibhawari Deshpande
Director – Vibhawari Deshpande
Actors – Rucha Apte, arshad Rajpathak, Sharvari Lahade, Vedant Ranade, Deep Mehendale, Ananya Ratnaparkhi.
Producer – Rainbow Umbrella
Date- 28 March, 7.30 PM
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket – Mag Tu Mala Kha (ticketkhidakee.com)
Synopsis : Mag Tu Mala Kha (So Then, Just Eat Me!) dives headfirst into the tumultuous lives of two 13-year-olds, Ruhi and Harsh. Online, they dazzle as ‘ZEROBITCH’ and ‘HULKCUTS’ brandishing perfect curves and chiselled abs. Offline, they’re teenagers consumed by body-image angst and a desperate need to fit into the ever-shrinking frames of social media validation.
• Ruhi starves herself to squeeze into her cousin’s wedding ghagra, convinced that a slimmer waist equals happiness.
• Harsh attempts to bulk up fast for his role as Krishna, terrified his skinny frame will be mocked on stage. Caught between their curated digital personas and their own fragile self-esteem, both embark on a journey filled with humour, heartache, and a glimmer of hope.
Written and Directed by Vibhawari Deshpande.
Faarach Tochlay
Playwright– Dhananjay Sardeshpande
Director – Rupali Godambe
Actors –Dhananjay Sardeshpande
Producer –Vyakti, Pune
Date- 31 March, 7.30 PM
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket – Pharch Tochlay (ticketkhidakee.com)
Synopsis : 1990 transformed the technological, social, political, economic and mental states of people. People were suddenly old and outdated for the world they lived in. Adaptation brought huge lifestyle
changes to the people. Driven by greed, a luxurious lifestyle became of utmost importance. On top of that, social image, relations with colleagues and authorities, family and social status caused emotions like Resistance, Rebellion, Love, Anger and Greed to pile up in the mind. These are ignored and covered up by immersing oneself into work and keeping busy.
The ever filling balloon of these emotions should be pricked by the needle of resistance but that seems out of hand. Even needles have no point these days! Blunt needles keep bothering us, like our inability to take action. This is the discomfort of a man within four boundaries. He himself creates these boundaries and he seeks to break free of them, throughout his life. The solo, ‘Farach Tochlay’ explores this game between resistance and restriction.
This Time
Playwright– Akarsh Khurana
Director – Akarsh Khurana
Actors – Adhaar Khurana, Garima Yajnik, Kshitee Jog, Mallika Singh, Mantra, and Siddharth Kumar
Producer – Akvarious Productions
Date- 5 April, 7:00 p.m.
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket – Coming Soon
Synopsis :
Two decades after they broke up, Alisha and Pranav are going to run into each other at a college reunion, as well as a lot of other ‘old friends’ they’re dreading meeting. Could this pleasant stroll down memory lane turn into an unpleasant blast from the past? Perhaps. After all, it’s only a matter of time.
This Time is a comedy about growing up, regrets, the unreliable nature of best laid plans, the pros and cons of nostalgia, and the ones that got away.
Udgar Ekankika Festival – Kaivari
Playwright– Omkar Yadav
Director – Omkar Yadav
Producer –Udgar, Pune
Date- 7 April , 7:00 PM
Venue- Shreeram Lagoo Rang-avakash, Pune
Ticket – Udgar Ekankika Festival (ticketkhidakee.com)
Synopsis : A father-son relationship that changes because of a certain thing. A father and his responsibilities emerge over time with the draining of emotions. This one-act play tell the journey from bitter relationship to sweet embrace hug in whole day.
Udgar Ekankika Festival – Paati
Playwright – Bhavesh Ambadaskar
Director – Adesh Yadav, Subodhan Joshi
Producer –Udgar Pune
Date- 7 April, 8:00 PM
Venue- Shreeram Lagoo Rang-avakash, Pune
Tickets – Udgar Ekankika Festival (ticketkhidakee.com)
Synopsis : Arvind and Suvarna are a mute couple. Arvind’s father has passed away, and his mother is elderly. Everything is going smoothly in their lives until an old acquaintance, an uncle, visits them. At that time, Suvarna is pregnant. Arvind and Suvarna communicate by writing on a slate, which is an inseparable part of their lives. Whenever they face difficulties in communication, they write on the slate to express themselves. They are overjoyed at the thought that their child will not be mute. However, when the uncle visits, he says, “I will bring a slate for the baby when I come next time.” This makes Arvind fear that their child might also be mute. The thought deeply disturbs him, and he starts feeling that he does not want this child. In this difficult situation, his mother and wife, Suvarna, strongly support and reassure him. Eventually, when the baby is born and cries out loud, their happiness is indescribable. The moment they realize their child will never need a slate becomes the most precious and unforgettable moment of their lives.
Manch Festival – I Killed my mother/It wasn”t my fault
Playwright– Mallika Shah
Director – Mallika Shah
Actors –Shreya Sharma, Astha Gulati, Dusha, Meghana Manglani, Riya Soni, Vaibhav Kapatia
Producer –Tafreehwale
Date- 11 April, 7.00 PM
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket – https://link.district.in/DSTRKT/ManchIKMMPune
Synopsis :For this Girl of 25, life with Herself is always turbulent. This morning is particularly overwhelming. She is assaulted by self-doubt, unemployment, too much social media, and… Her Mother.
But, She must brave the mundanity and frivolity of urban girlhood… all the while looking for someone to blame. This is the story of an ordinary day in Her life.
Manch Festival – The Open Couple
Playwright– Dario Fo
Director – Faraz Khan
Actors – Vaishali Bisht & Rohan Joshi
Producer –La COMPAGNIE dramatique
Date- 12 April, 5.00 PM & 7:30 PM
Venue- Shreeram Lagoo Rang-avakash, Pune
Ticket – https://link.district.in/DSTRKT/ManchTOCPune
Synopsis :
Set against a backdrop of societal expectations and gender roles, the play follows the tumultuous journey of a couple who experiment with the concept of an ‘open’ relationship.
As their once stable union unravels, the drama unfolds through sharp wit, biting humour, and poignant moments of vulnerability.
Fo masterfully explores themes of trust, communication, and the complexities of love, inviting audiences to confront the stark realities of human connection.
With its rapid-fire dialogue and unpredictable twists, ‘The Open Couple’ captivates audiences with its raw emotional intensity and thought-
Manch Festival – Rihla
Playwright– Andreas Flourakis
Director – Neel Chaudhari
Actors – Aslam, Ismail, Jasmine, Mohd. Saddam, Muzammil, Naghma, Nagina, Shahid, Zainab
Producer -Aagaaz
Date- 13 April, 5.00 PM & 8:00PM
Venue- Shreeram Lagoo Rang-avakash, Pune
Ticket – https://link.district.in/DSTRKT/ManchRihlaPune
Synopsis : A crisis in a nameless country brings about a demand for change. A motley group of young people seeks to chart a course for a ‘new country’, a new identity, fresh values and a space to feel safe within. They argue and fight, they ridicule and educate each other and they reveal their dreams, fears and secrets. Their quest to define a new world is a voyage into some great unknown: to a place they can only imagine and covering a distance they cannot fully conceive. It is also a leap of faith for them and for us. At the very least, they will arrive to tell the tale.
Hatmalyachya Palyad
Playwright– Badal Sarkar
Translated by –Aniruddha Deodhar
Director – Mahesh Khandare
Actors – Shravan Fodnekar, Pranav Tengse, Prajakta Kavlekar
Producer – नाटक दहा बाय वीस
Date- 18 April, 5:30 p.m.
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket – https://ticketkhidakee.com/hattamalchyapalyad
Synopsis :In the play ‘Hattamalachya Palyad’ or ‘Beyond The Hattamala’, two stubborn thieves, Chikkuram and Vikkuram, jump into a river with the fear of being caught. And that river takes them to the world that they have never seen before. In this unfamiliar world there are no transactions that involve no buying, no selling, no money, also no violence. A different world where all the people work together and share the fruits equally among themselves. They produce as much as is needed. Their rules are different, their thoughts are different, and their methods differ. This is like a test for Chikkuram and Vikkuram. Can they really face the new world by Leaving behind the things from their world? In this new world, can they face this new world ? Will they be able to adapt these new ideas? Different people from different worlds, different thoughts, different rules, confuse Chikkuram and Vikkuram. They force us to rethink our own world and our preconceived notions. There is no doubt that these new experiences of Chikkuram and Vikkuram in the unfamiliar world will motivate you to think about the experiences from your familiar world as an audience.
Dumb Indignation
Playwright– Keatan Jadhav
Director – Keatan Jadhav
Actors – Amodi Sanap
Producer – Theatre Flamingo
Date- 18 April, 7:15 p.m.
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket – https://www.ticketkhidakee.com/dumbindignation
Synopsis :After an unforgettable journey across Goa, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pondicherry, and beyond, Dumb Indignation is set to mark a historic milestone with its 50th performance in Pune. Premiered in 2018, this powerful non-verbal theatre piece has ignited conversations in colleges, villages, and cities, shaking audiences to their core. This isn’t just a play—it’s an unflinching, visceral confrontation with the brutal realities of a patriarchal society. Without a single spoken word, Dumb Indignation unravels a world where women are treated as disposable, their voices drowned out, their bodies policed, and their autonomy denied. The protagonist—silent yet searing in her struggle—fights against oppression, judgment, and violence, forcing us to witness the pain we often choose to ignore.A Director’s Vision, A Collective Truth- This 50-minute performance is not just storytelling—it is a protest, an awakening, and a demand for change. Rooted in Goan sacred and ritualistic performance traditions, fused with the haunting strains of a live violin, and carried by raw, immersive movement, Dumb Indignation is a punch to the conscience. The silence is deafening because it mirrors the reality of countless women who are unheard, unseen, and unprotected. This landmark show in Pune is more than a celebration of our journey—it is an urgent call to witness, reflect, and act. Will you be there to experience it? Or will you turn away like society so often does?
Totochan
Playwright– Tetsuko Kuroyanagi
Translated by – Chetana Gosavi
Director – Jayesh Apte
Actors – Siddhesh Purkar , Parna Pethe
Producer – Ravi Motion Pictures
Date- 19 April, 10:00 a.m.
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket – 7385029567 (Anagha)
Tuji Aukat Kaye?
Playwright– Vedika Kumarswami’
Director – Pratiskah Khasnis & Nikita Thube
Actors –Pratiskah Khasnis, Nikita Thube, Kalpesh Samel, Swapnil Bhave, Deep Dabare.
Producer – Social Manch and Tiny Tales Theatre Company
Date- 19 April, 7:00 p.m.
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket – https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/tuji-aukat-kaye/ET00410333
Synopsis :Tuji Aukat Kaye?’ is a Musical in Marathi and Kannada. Based on Vedika Kumarswami’s book ‘Gaavnavri’, this musical tells the story of an 11-year-old bride who defies tradition by cutting ties with her ancient groom, the God. Vedika, escaping the fate of a devadasi, embarks on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. She challenges the sacred myths of goddesses, forging her own path. Our team, inspired by collaborations with artists from across India, brings the country’s rich musical heritage to the stage. Drawing from traditions like Bhajan, Kirtan, Vasudev, and Jogappa, the play features eight songs, including a Ganesh Vandanam by B.V. Karanth, Kannada songs from the Jogappa traditions, and original compositions. Through these songs, we celebrate India’s diverse musical culture.
Golden Jubilee – A Musical Play
Playwright– Saurabh Nayyar
Director – Saurabh Nayyar
Actors –Girish Sharma, Annapurna Soni, Narottam Bain,Amit Purohit / Saurabh Nayyar, Navendra Mishra, Sarthak Shukla, Shagufta Abrar, Namrata Varshney, Pratiiksha Kote, Kewal Karthik, Rajat Yaduvanshi, Anamika Tiwari, Karthik, Pooja Pathak.
Producer – Jubilee Theatre Company
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket – https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/golden-jubilee-pune/ET00438257
Synopsis :Based on Harishankar Parsai ji’s story -this musical is a satirical take on the popular formulae of the golden era of Indian cinema. It follows two lovers, Rakesh and Ranjana. They first meet when Rakesh saves Ranjana from eve-teasers and they quickly fall in love. But a rich moneylender who wishes to marry Ranjana tries to create hurdles and misunderstandings in their love story. Their struggle to be together in the face of a gaping class divide forms the rest of the story.
Manto Ismat Haazir Hain
Playwright– Saadat Hasan Manto, Ismat Chughtai
Director – Naseeruddin Shah
Actors –
Producer –Motley
Venue- Shriram Lagoo Rang-Avakash, Pune
Ticket – https://in.bookmyshow.com/specials/manto-ismat-haazir-hain-adult-only/ET00439658
Synopsis :The second of Motley’s series of presentations of Hindustani stories on stage concerns the word ‘obscene’. The story BU (Odour) by Saadat Hasan Manto and Lihaaf (The Quilt) by Ismat Chughtai, for which the writers were tried for obscenity at the Lahore High Court in the 1940s are accompanied by Manto’s Titwal Ka Kutta (The Dog of Titwal) one of the very few anti-war stories written in the sub-continent and Ismat Apa’s hilarious account of the Lahore obscenity trial Un Byaahtaon Ke Naam (In the Name of those Married Women).