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ANANT On Stage

KATHOKATAY AGAMANI

at INTACH, Lodhi Estate on 28th October at 6.00 p.m.

Acclaimed as a major contribution, this solo performance by Ashish Ghosh combines two almost extinct traditions of kathokata and agomani to create an universal language for theatre.

Story Telling Session

at India Habitat Centre - Book Club, Lodhi Road on 8th November.

CHHUTTI - school shows
folk tales dramatised in an innovative way

at Purbanchal Sanskritic Kendra Auditorium, Vikas Marg on 14 November '05 at 9:30 am.

at Delhi Tamil Sangam Auditorium, R K Puram on 16 November '05 at 9:30 am.

Folk tales dramatised in an innovative way.

 


Theatre Performances : The plays forming part of ANANT's repertory are -

1. Garbadjhala: entirely based on rhymes and played by children, this is the only play of its genre performed in many theatre event and festivals. Conceptualised and directed by Ashish Ghosh.

2. Raja Ki Khoj: Written in Bengali and directed by Ashish Ghosh, this verse play based on Panchatantra tales, was translated into Hindi by Safdar Hashmi. Performed by adult actors in kathavachak style, this play, together with Gadbadjhala, remains popular over the years.

3. Kisse: Created by adult actors in workshops and directed by Ashish Ghosh, this play uses story-telling traditions of several varieties in a unique way, using puppets.

4. Patrashuddhi: Written by Hari Madhav Mukhopadhyaya in Bengali and translated into Hindi and directed by Maneesh Manoja, this simple play lovingly tells the story of a village housewife's empowerment through literacy.

5. Mut-a-Shayar: Written by Clifford Bax, and translated by Maneesh Manoja, this play in shayari format is a hilarious comedy on sham poets. Directed by Ashish Ghosh.

6. Dekha-Andekha: Translated from Bertolt Brecht's "The Exception and the Rule" by Ashok Lal and directed by him, this play was staged at Bharat Rang Mahotsav in 2003, New Delhi.

7. Daon Pench: Evolved in children's theatre workshop and directed by Ashish Ghosh, this remains one of the most loving reflections on children's own world.

8. Kathokatay Agomani (Bengali): Acclaimed as a major contribution, this solo performance by Ashish Ghosh combines two almost extinct traditions of kathokata and agomani to create an universal language for theatre. It has been performed over 60 times in theatre events and festivans all over India - a unique feat by a Bengali living in New Delhi.