Sandbox Collective: Ten years of fostering Bengaluru’s theatre scene

Sandbox Collective: Ten years of fostering Bengaluru’s theatre scene

Nimi Ravindran and Shiva Pathak’s story reads somewhat serendipitous. Their paths first converged in 2003, during the production of a theatre project that would set the stage for an enduring collaboration. What began as a shared endeavour blossomed into a profound connection, driven by a common vision — the desire to bring together Bengaluru’s scattered […]

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Ila Arun brings two plays on domestic violence and post-partum depression to Bengaluru

Ila Arun brings two plays on domestic violence and post-partum depression to Bengaluru

Dilnaz Irani in the play Baby’s Blues directed by Ila Arun and K.K. Raina. Two shows of the play will be performed at Ranga Shankara in Bengaluru on April 8, 2023 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Ila Arun is no stranger to Bengaluru. Earlier, the actor-director — well-known as a folk and Hindi film singer — […]

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Bengaluru theatre: Two women stuck on a spaceship to Mars and a period play set in Bengal

Bengaluru theatre: Two women stuck on a spaceship to Mars and a period play set in Bengal

Two women – Madhu and J – start talking when they are stuck in a Mars-bound spaceship. During the conversation, they realise the surprisingly many similarities they share despite the apparent differences. They talk about their relationships with their respective mothers and partners, their dealings with freedom and loss among other things.  Though Mad & […]

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