Manam Theatre Festival 2024 | Fresh, investigative takes on gender and the body

Manam Theatre Festival 2024 | Fresh, investigative takes on gender and the body

History isn’t comprehensive; in fact, it has often forgotten to record more than a few noteworthy names along the way. And it is the arts that are often tasked with balancing out the many oversights. A couple of months ago, watching Project Darling directed by Bengaluru-based Sharanya Ramprakash, I was fascinated by her refusal to pin down […]

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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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Gender Bender in Bengaluru to celebrate the differences

Gender Bender in Bengaluru to celebrate the differences

Images of artistes from the previous years of Gender Bender | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Sandbox Collective, started by Nimi Ravindran and Shiva Pathak, presents a three-day event — Gender Bender 22. “We meet every year with different shows and grantees and come together to celebrate our differences,” says Nimi, who adds that this year […]

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