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Festival Plays
Talluride Theatre Company's "Nosferatu, the Vampyre" from the United States of America.
a gestural drama based on the mythic character of Dracula, performed in English - 90 minutes, no interval.
Nosferatu - the un-dead - representing the hidden shadow of the human soul... that
which we call Evil, quartered between Darkness and Light. A luminous conscious rises
on his path: Mina, an image of redemption and a symbol of spiritual renewal... a tragedy
unfolds in which the characters are vested with mythical dimensions. With romantic tones
and an expressionistic style, the drama is revealed through gestures. And then the chorus
comes forward as Nosferatu's inner soul. Representing Destiny.
The Telluride Theatre Company (THE REP) was conceived ten years ago, wanting to
create a space for innovative theatre to mirror cultural landscapes and investigate change.
Their long-term goal is to present original work in physical theatre for a global audience.
note: the play contains scenes that may be disturbing for children.
Writer: Rene Migliaccio
Adaptation: from F.W. Murnau's "Nosferatu" and Bram Stoker's "Dracula"
Director: Rene Migliaccio
Cast: Annie Alquist, Bunzy Bunworth, Susan Beraza, Angela Cavins, Jeb Berrier,
Lori Vincient, Barbara Betts.
Chorus: Anuya Rane, Nisha, Archana Sachdev, Pritam Singh, Asha Gholkar,
Ramsuresh Vishwakarma, Dinesh Shetty, Ratna Malay, Harshada Mirajkar,
Santosh Darne, Malaika Shenoy, Seneca Mendonsa, Mona Ambegaonkar, Siddharth Raghvan
Costume & Set Design: Francois Tomsu
Lighting Design: Stephanie Johnson
Original Score: Amaury Groc, Toidi, Beru
Sound Design: Amaury Groc
Make Up Design: Andy Grondahl
Slides Compiled by: Rene Migliaccio
Language translation (Hindi, Marathi): Paresh Mokashi
Wed. 15th 8:00 PM, Thu. 16th 9.00 PM & Fri. 17th November 6:00 & 9:00 PM,
Prithvi Theatre, Mumbai.
Mon. 20th & Tue. 21st November 7:00 PM, ICUAA, Pune.
Big Telly Theatre Company's "Fish" from Northern Ireland.
a visually rich and comic show in English -90 minutes, no interval
A highly accessible piece mixing magic, multimedia and circus, "Fish" is a rich theatrical
feast of spectacle, dance, illusion and film. It tells the story of a nightmare wedding from
inside the muddled mind of the groom, whose happiest day suddenly turns to hell.
Fragments of memory jostle with flashes from dreams in a chaotic fantasy world where
boxes sing and coat rails dance. More than just your mind plays tricks in this poignant
yet hilarious comedy of love lost and found.
Committed to offering audiences theatre, which is not only distinctive but also crucially
entertaining, excellent and accessible, Big Telly promises to inspire the imagination with
this play done as their millennium project.
Writers: Zoe Seaton and Paul McEneaney
Director: Zoe Seaton
Cast: Donal Beecher, Paul McEneaney, Mary McNally, Barrington Powell
In collaboration with Irish Embassy, British Council
Sun. 19th 6.00 & 9:00 PM, Mon. 20th & Tue. 21st November 9:00 PM, Prithvi Theatre, Mumbai.
Tue. 23rd November 4:00 & 7:00 PM, ICUAA, Pune.
Common Ground Sign Dance Theatre's "Distant Sisters" & "Borders & Freeways" from the United Kingdom.
"Distant Sisters" performed in Spanish, English and British Sign Language - 65 minutes, no interval.
This piece is about an unusual and sensual meeting of two vibrant and magnetic artists,
crossing the passages of time - Frida Khalo and Marilyn Monroe. Thrust together in limbo
by God, these two incongruous and contrasting women are destined to keep doing the
same show until there is world peace.
Adapted From: Frida Khalos' diary and Marilyn Monroes' biography
Director: Bill Hopkinson
Cast: Denise Armstrong, Isolte Avila De Graal, Dave Praties
"Borders & Freeways" performed in English and British Sign Language - 27 minutes, no interval
Three men, a divided landscape. Their lives overlap. They build walls of newsprint that
publish the invisible divides between them and dance the possibility of human connection in
a flurry of wastepaper.
Writer: Kaite O'Reiley
Director: Kaite O'Rieley
Cast: David Bower, Wayne Sharples, Stuart Sinclair, Isolte Avila Degraal, Dave Praties
Choreography: Isolte Avila De Graal
Sign Theatre Director: Denise Armstrong
Musical Director: Dave Praties
Supported by: The Arts Council of England, Shropshire Millenium Commission,
The Esmee Fairbairn Trust, North West Arts Board
Wed. 22nd, Thu. 23rd 9:00 PM & Fri. 24th November 6:00 & 9:00 PM, Prithvi Theatre, Mumbai.
Sat. 18th & Sun. 19th November 7: 00 PM, ICUAA, Pune.
Adishakti's "Ganapati" from Pondicherry
a piece with music percussion rhythms, performed in English - 60 minutes, no interval
"For Martanda is the hidden potential in the heart of darkness, waiting to be born..."
The themes of being born from material substance; of being created solely by the mother;
of having other parents in time; of having an elephant physiognomy... all link the Ganapati
myth to the Vedic myth of Martanda - enhancing the psychological and spiritual dimensions
of the narrative... adding depth to its concerns with creativity.
An interpretation of the birth stories related to the myths of Ganapati/Martanda.
Director: Veenapani Chawala
Performers: V K K Hariharan - actor, percussion, Vinay Kumar - actor, percussion,
Arvind Rane - actor, percussion, Suresh K - actor, percussion, Pascal Seiger - saxophone
Lights: Jean
Supported by: The India Foundation for the Arts
Sat. 25th & Sun. 26th November 6:00 & 9:00 PM, Prithvi Theatre, Mumbai.
Tues. 28th November 4:00 & 7:00 PM, IUCAA, Pune
Chapal Bhaduri's "Ekmukhi Sitala" from West Bengal
a solo performance in Bengali - 70 minutes, no interval
Worshipped by entire village populaces in rural areas, Ma Sitala is the goddess of
"basanta rog" or spring disease and that of 64 other varieties of pox. Wherever
medicinal facilities are poor, or the money to pay for them lacking, her worship intensifies.
Deified as a pre-aryan goddess, the brahminisation of her legend was achieved by the
mid-18th century. Ever since she has been worshipped during spring as a naked deity
riding an ass, a broom in one hand, a ghot (pitcher) in the other and a kulo
(winnowing tray) on her head. The Sitalamangalpala is the story of her life and an
extension of her puja in praise of her greatness and in fear of the dreaded disease(s).
Chapal Bhaduri made a name for himself playing women's roles in the traditional jatra of
Bengal. He is considered to be one of the finest female impersonators in jatra
performances ever, dominating the scene between the fifties and the seventies.
Compilation: by Shri Chapal Bhaduri
Adaptated from: Debsangeetpala, a legend on the ballad of the goddess Sitala, written in
Bengal in the mid 18th century by the poet Nityananda Das
Cast: Chapal Bhaduri, accompanied by musicians.
Thu. 30th November & Fri. 1st December 9:00 PM, Prithvi Theatre, Mumbai.
Mon. 27th November 4:00 & 7:00 PM, ICUAA, Pune.
Dayal Pasculli's "Dark side of the Light" from Italy
a comic, mime performance - 60 minutes, no interval.
A one man show - of twenty years work and experience in street theater, cabaret,
traditional theater, classic pantomime and clowning - Arturo Feroce (the Ferocious Arthur)
is the hero-conductor of the show: a mix of Rockstar - Poet-Clown, accompanied by a
musical trio, The Happy Band (which look anything but happy) ! Playing with contrasts,
paradox and exaggeration, the show uncoils through a variety of micro-stories. In the
universal traditions of mime and Comedia Dell'arte, "The Dark Side Of The Light" is a
show of highly artistic and technical content. "Making people laugh is the way I use to
express my joy of life and love."
Writer: Dayal Pasculli
Director: Dayal Pasculli
Cast: Dayal and the Happy Band
Producers: Dayal Pasculli and Elena Barbieri
Sat. 2nd & Sun. 3rd December 9:00 PM, Prithvi Theatre, Mumbai.
Sat. 25th & Sun. 26th November 7:00 PM, ICUAA, Pune.
Ellis & Bheki's "Shadonk" from South Africa.
a physical, stimulating piece in English, based on a story that speaks to everyone - 55 mimutes, no interval
"Life is a Journey" - a journey full of opportunities that you are invited to share. Closely tried
to the rich, vibrant transformation of South African culture, the play is based on a true story.
A story of a one man's journey, Ben Moeketsie, though a landscape of opportunities. It is a
universal story that is related with physical humor that transcends cultural differences. "Listen to
your angels. Listen to your dreams. Take the journey. Don't hold back".
Ellis Pearson and Bheki Mkhwane have combined their varied theatre background for the
past twelve years. They share a passion for theatre, their country and its people. They are
on a mission to inspire people about the positive changes of any country or community.
Creators: Ellis Pearson and Bheki Mkhwane
Cast : Ellis Pearson and Bheki Mkhwane
Presented by: Sue Clarence Promotions
Sat. 2nd, Sun. 3rd 4:00pm & 8:00 PM & Mon. 4th & 5th December 8:00pm, Horniman Circle Garden.
Bhadrakali Production's "Vastraharan" from Mumbai.
- 3 hours, including an interval
An immensely enjoyable play within a play, this piece is about "capricious" actors who are
making an attempt to stage the Vastraharan episode from the Mahabharata. The play
begins with the performers rehearsing on the day of the show. One disaster after another
follows and the comedy rapidly turns into a farcical situation. But the show must go on.
And does it!!
Bhadrakali Productions, pioneered by the famous Marathi performer Machindra Kambli,
is an amateur group that will soon be completing its 4000th show of Vastraharan.
An immensely popular play that has caught the attention of many, Vastraharan has a
huge fan following. Some of who claim to have seen 600 odd shows at least. The
current Cast retains only four of the original cast members.
Writer: Gangaram Gaviankor
Director: Late Ramesh Randive
Cast: Machaindra Kamble, Loveraj Kambli, Subhash Dhavan, Sanjay Zhanje,
Sulochana Mondkar, Sanjeevnee Jadhav, Sachin Mayekar.
December Mon. 4th & Tue. 5th 9:00 PM, Prithvi Theatre, Mumbai.
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