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.