Tamil play Draupadi: Familiar scenes enacted well

Tamil play Draupadi: Familiar scenes enacted well

The Mahabharata and the Ramayana are so deeply embedded in popular imagination that they continue to be a source of inspiration for creative minds. Premiered recently, Draupadi by Komal Theatres, directed by Dharini Komal, is one more addition to the long list. As the title suggests, this Tamil play portrays the Pandava queen as a […]

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PMG Mayurapriya’s play Panchavadi comes with a message

PMG Mayurapriya’s play Panchavadi comes with a message

It was heartening to see some young faces among the audience at the inauguration of The Mylapore Fine Arts Club’s 18th year drama festival. The event began with the presentation of the ‘Nataka Kala Nipuna’ title to senior theatre artiste TV Varadharajen, followed by the staging of PMG Mayurapriya’s Panchavadi. Written and directed by P. […]

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TV Varadharajen’s play Kasalavu Nesam was closer to reality

TV Varadharajen’s play Kasalavu Nesam was closer to reality

Kasalavu Nesam, presented by United Visuals, uses humour to convey a thought-provoking message Kasalavu Nesam, presented by United Visuals, uses humour to convey a thought-provoking message Humour and satire have always been the mainstay of Tamil theatre. Directors and script writers weave in the element of comedy even into a serious storyline to reach out […]

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