Music: Shorthand band live
Shorthand is a free-genre band based in Delhi. The four-piece band enjoys exploring and creating music, taking inspiration from funk, progressive rock, jazz and blues. Shorthand has performed at and won several college festivals in Delhi in the last year, and has currently begun working on recording an album.
Dream On Theatre Festival
DreamOnTheatreFestival is a celebration of diversity & uniqueness of each genre of emotion and the courage to dream.
There are a vivid set of genres with strong characters from plays ranging from 1970 classic ‘Ashadh Ka Ek Din’ to the sufi journey of Sahir Ludhianvi in ‘Wo Afsaana’, along with a comedy drama on India’s partition ‘Tranzistor Untuned’, with a take on women defamation remembering the viral gone Rs.10 note stating ‘Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai’ and the 35 year old rib tickling comedy Out Of Order adapted to hindi play ‘Sweet Suite’.
If all the stories have something in common it’s the emotions & powerful characters & actors.
About the production/organizers : Dreaming Stage is a theatre production company established to provide real entertainment to the audience and change the theatre trend.
Schedule :
5th April :
1-3pm Ashadh Ka Ek Din
4-6pm Ashadh Ka Ek Din
8-9pm Tranzistor Untuned
6th April :
2-3.30pm Wo Afsaana
5-6pm Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai
7.30-8.30pm Tranzistor Untuned
7th April :
1-3pm Sweet Suite
4-6pm Sweet Suite
7-9pm Sweet Suite
The Piano and Violin Concert by Italian Duo – Federico Lovato (Piano) and Domenico Nordio (Violin)
Italian Embassy Cultural Centre is pleased to invite you all for the Piano and Violin concert by Italian Duo – Federico Lovato (Piano) and Domenico Nordio (Violin) on Friday, 10th May 2019, 7:30pm at Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre.
The Program
Vivaldi- Respighi, Sonata
Mozart, Sonata K304
Schubert, Sonata in la minore D.385
Beethoven, La Primavera
Free Entry.
Italian Embassy Cultural Centre
50-E, Chandragupta Marg
(entry from Nyaya Marg)
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi- 110021
Email: iicnewdelhi@esteri.it
7th International Convention of SPICMACAY
Event Description : FEST : 7th International Convention of SPICMACAY
Organizer : SPICMACAY (Society For Promotion Of Indian Classical Music & Culture Amongst Youth)
Unicorn Actors’ Studio presents “Blue Whale and Saffron Sand” Hindi Play
Event Description : THEATRE : Unicorn Actors’ Studio presents “Blue Whale and Saffron Sand” Hindi Play as part of Popular Theatre Festival.
“Dastan-e-Irfaan-e-Buddh” Urdu/Hindi/Pali/Sanskrit Play Performed by Poonam Girdhani & Rajesh Kumar
THEATRE “Dastan-e-Irfaan-e-Buddh” Urdu/Hindi/Pali/Sanskrit Play Performed by Poonam Girdhani & Rajesh Kumar
An Old World Culture presentation.
Deep within Indian thought lie religious belief systems that privilege asceticism and renunciation. And the greatest eremite of all is Buddha. Team Dastangoi’s latest work presents a glimpse into the life, philosophy and world view of Tathagata, the enlightened one.
Sufiyana Night by Nooran Sisters
Event Description : MUSIC : Sufiyana Night by Nooran Sisters
Parindey Storytellers presents “`Story`FIC” Hinglish Play
Event Description : THEATRE : Parindey Storytellers presents “`Story`FIC” Hinglish Play
A mature tale of relationships and the issues that eventually creep up in various relationships over time. The story of Dr. Mita, Dr. Manhar and Manoj which represents the multiple stages of relationships.
Cast – Aishik Acharya, Rani Maheshwari, Mayank Beejawat
Writer and Director : Prakhar Gautam
Dastangoi Summer Festival in Urdu/Hindustani
Entry : Tickets: Rs. 300, Rs. 350, Rs. 500, Available at :
Online : BookMyShow
Offline : At the venue if not sold out
Venue : Akshara Theatre, 11-12 B, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, New Delhi – 110001
Landmark : Next to RML Hospital Emergency Gate 5Venue Info :
Events | About | Map | Nearest Metro Stations – ‘Shivaji Stadium (Airport Line)’, ‘Patel Chowk(Yellow Line)Exit Gate – 3’ & ‘R. K. Ashram Marg(Blue Line)’ Exit Gate – 4
Parking : Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital public parking or Inside Akshara Theatre
Event Description : THEATRE : Dastangoi Summer Festival in Urdu/Hindustani
Poem of an Ending
POEM OF AN ENDING is a stage adaptation of Rabindranath Tagore’s ‘Shesher Kobita’, a classic revered by many. The novel has been adapted as radio plays and into a film in Bengali. However, this is for the first time ‘Shesher Kobita’ is adapted for the stage in English for a wider audience. This literary piece is considered as one of the best works of Tagore.
The play recounts the iconic love story of Amit Ray, a barrister educated at Oxford, whose virulent intellectualism reveals itself in its opposition to all forms of tradition. He meets Labonyo in a car accident and the romance builds up in the misty hills of Shillong. Amit’s iconoclasm meets Labonyo’s sincere simplicity through a series of dialogues and poems. But will these two worlds finally meet? The novel explores the realities of love as romance and marriage through a meeting of two mature minds. The story is also supported by Ketaki, Shovon, and Yogomaya who have critical roles in this story of love and conflict.
The play is presented in a unique format where each lead character is represented by an actor and a dancer/movement expert. The unique combination represents love as genderless and universal. The format brings in the contemporary element to the play and makes the production engaging for a young audience. The core idea behind the production is to present Tagore in a new age format, which has not been done yet on stage. With POEM OF AN ENDING, we have attempted to bring Tagore closer to the audience of this new generation and introduce them to the global genius in a new format.
MUSIC : Los Gatos live
Event Description : Afro-Caribbean & Latin Jazz with LOS GATOS Ay Mama Ft. Paddy, Ahona, Aditya, Sourav, Bihu & Premjit
LOS GATOS Ay Mama is a latin jazz ensemble that uses the authentic traditional instruments of the Caribbean. Congas. Bongos. Timbales. Playing Jazz melodies and the rhythms of Cuba and the Caribbean. Led by Paddy on the piano the band features Bihu on congas, Ahona on vocals, Sourav on bongos, Premjit on timbales and Aditya on bass.
Line-Up:
Pradyumna Singh Manot ‘Paddy’ – Piano
Bihu Mukherjee – Bongos
Ahona Sen – Vocals
Premjit – Timbales
Aditya Servaia – Bass
“Dastan-e-Mahabharata” A presentation of the Mahabharata in Dastangoi
Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served Basis)
Event Description : THEATRE “Dastan-e-Mahabharata” A presentation of the Mahabharata in Dastangoi form. Using poetry from various Urdu versions of the epic, and alternating this poetry with narration of the great battle
Performed by Fouzia Dastango and Firoz Khan
Written and directed by Danish Iqbal
Banyan Tree presents “Khusrau – Kabir”
Event Description : MUSIC : Banyan Tree presents “Khusrau – Kabir”
India has been blessed by the presence of several poet-saints through centuries. Among the most revered and popular from north India are Hazrat Amir Khusrau and Saint Kabir. Banyan Tree has conceived a unique concert aptly titled Khusrau-Kabir to celebrate the rich legacy of the two great geniuses whose works continue to guide us even today.
Old World Theatre Festival 2019
Event Description : THEATRE : Old World Theatre Festival 2019
WORKSHOPS, MASTER CLASSES & PANELS AT THE OLD WORLD THEATRE FESTIVAL 2019 will also be held.
An Old World Culture Presentation.
Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra presents ‘Krishna’
Event Description : Padmashri Shobha Deepak Singh (Director & Vice Chairperson – Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra) looks forward to your presence, at the presentation of Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra’s epic 43rd edition of ‘KRISHNA’.
Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra presents the mesmerising dance drama of KRISHNA, depicting the fascinating persona’s life, abounding with legends, myths, miracles and adulation, over a span of three thousand years, portraying the fascinating journey of the playful icon from his adorable childhood and youthful antics, to the centre stage of human reverence. To enhance the visual appeal of the show, the Kendra is using the LED wall for the first time.
‘Krishna’ emotes the intrinsic truths of life, appealing in their fundamental simplicity, as enumerated by Lord Krishna. These lie within the folds of innumerable anecdotes, ensconced in His life’s tales, perpetually inspiring in their traditional or modern context. Padamshri Shobha Deepak Singh’s meticulous vision and execution presents all aspects of Lord Krishna’s persona, endowing a fascinating energy to the presentation. Brilliant choreography, lighting, costumes, sound, technical support and ambiance which create a suitable background, contribute to making all her productions heart warming. In the showcase of violence, despite all odds, there emerges hope for eventual peace, despite apparent chaos in the present.
Produced and directed by Mrs Shobha Deepak Singh
Opera at Habitat Series. Verdi’s “Rigoletto” sung in English with English subtitles
Event Description : MUSIC FILM : Opera at Habitat Series. Verdi’s “Rigoletto” sung in English with English subtitles.
Sunit Tandon introduces the highly-acclaimed production by Jonathan Miller of Verdi’s masterpiece, relocating the action to New York’s mafia-controlled Little Italy in the 1950’s. Rigoletto, a clowning bartender, keeps his beloved daughter, Gilda, well away from the mob he works for, but is cursed when he angers Don Monterone. A fatal chain of events is set in motion, as Gilda meets the philandering mafia boss (Duke), leading to a tragic conclusion..
WEBSTER : Canadian Rapper & Hip Hop Historian Performing in Delhi
Aly Ndiaye, a.k.a. Webster, was born and raised in Quebec city’s Limoilou neighborhood. From a Senegalese father and a Quebecer mother, he has always been proud of his dual origin and sees himself as a SeneQueb. His passion for history drove him to study this field in college.
Hip-Hop militant and social activist, Webster is deeply implicated in his community. He regularly gives lecture about cultural diversity in Quebec and the influence of the hip-hop culture on the youth. His main subject is the history of black people and their enslavement in the province of Quebec since the start of the colony in the 17th century.
Since 2009, he has been travelling the globe to give workshops and teach students how to use creative writing in french; heperformed in Asia, South America, Africa, Europe and North America.
Musically, he has been active since 1995; founder of the Limoilou Starz collective, he is a pioneer of the hip-hop culture in Quebec. The Old Man of the Mountain (as he is known) is reputed for his wise lyrics and the smartness of his music. His art is a tool that he has been sharpening for two decades.
www.WebsterLS.com
Two Day Theatre Festival
Mukhavaran Theatre Group and Kathascope Gurgaon present Two Day Theatre Festival comprising some of the best of our work.
The Schedule is as follows:
Day 1 (07th Sep):
05:30 PM – O’Henry’s #TheLastLeaf ( #AakhriPatta, Hindi Play – 35 mins)
06:15 PM – #Kamosh… #SabJayezHai (Hindi Play – 40 mins)
Both shows directed by Mr Yuvraj Sharma (National School of Drama (NSD) 1976-79 passed out).
07:15 PM – #DhoopKaEkTukada by Nirmal Verma
Design & Directed by Sahil Ahuja
Day 2 (08th Sep)
05:30 PM – Amelia R. Long’s #TheMountainComesToMuhammad (Hindi Play – 30 mins)
07:00 PM – #DhoopKaEkTukada by Nirmal Verma
Both Plays Design & Directed by Sahil Ahuja
The Bloom Festival – Celebrating Hindustani Music with Young Talents
Event Description : The Bloom Festival – Celebrating Hindustani Music with Young Talents
Vocal Recital
By Vilina Patra from Pune, disciple of Pt. Sanjeev Abhyankar
Sitar Recital
By Dhruv Bedi from Delhi, disciple of Pt. Buddhaditya Mukherjee
Vocal Recital
By Nirali Kartik from Mumbai, disciple of Pt. Sanjeev Abhyankar
Accompanists: Sapan Anjaria (tabla) and Paromita Mukherjee (harmonium)
Collaboration: TWAM Arts
Carnatic Veena Recital By Saraswati Rajagopalan
Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served Basis)
Event Description : Gurukulam Foundation presents Carnatic Veena Recital By Saraswati Rajagopalan from Delhi
Accompanied by Dr.N. Padmanabhan on mridangam
