Every year on March 27, the world observes World Theatre Day. Theater serves as a platform for education and social commentary, in addition to providing entertainment for its audiences.
Theater is not only a form of entertainment but also a forum for debate about society and education. In India's theatrical scene, the number of individuals ready to watch and participate in plays has grown over time.
This art inspires many other forms of art, adding to its celebration and folklore. Theaters have a history of providing entertainment as well as raising awareness, and this tradition continues today.
Thus, here are some of the most famous pieces that theater buffs should never miss:
1. Krishnan’s Dairy (1997):
A variety of dramatic aspects, such as love, humor, colors, tragic events, and realistic events, have been addressed in the play by Indian Ink Production, directed by Justin Lewis. Krishnan's Dairy explores the life and marriage of a Malayali immigrant living in New Zealand. Jacob Ranjan, who plays Krishnan and Zeena in turns wearing masks, portrays both characters with skill and realism.
2. Tughlaq (1964):
Tughlaq, a drama by Girish Karnad, was written in 1964 and is the playwright's interpretation of the 14th-century Indian Sultan of Delhi. Viewing the matter from a different angle, he imagines that the sultan's plan to bring Muslims and Hindus together goes awry, leading to the collapse of his dominion.
3. Ebong Indrajit (1963):
Ebong Indrajit by Badal Sircar is a drama you should see if you ever find yourself in the throes of an existential crisis. In the 1970s, Badal Sircar was a pathfinder in presenting theater that challenged the status norm and brought the proscenium outside. He performed successfully in both street theater and experimental theater.
4. Dear Liar (1958):
The Broadway play Dear Liar, written by Jerome Kilty and directed by Sayadev Dubey in 2013 in India, depicts the connection between Irish dramatist George Bernard Shaw and Mrs. Patrick Campbell, a well-known theater actress in England in the 1900s. In the principal parts of the Indian production of the play, Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah reenact the personal and professional connection that Shaw and Campbell had based on their forty-year correspondence.
5. Nirbhaya (2013):
Yael Farber's play, which was produced in response to the December 2012 Nirbhaya incident that shocked the nation and sparked protests across India, features an exceptional cast of actors, many of whom had experienced sexual abuse at some point in their lives. Out of the seven cast members, only two truly act: Ankur Vikal (as one of the male attackers) and Japjit Kaur (as Jyoti Singh). The others, like Sneha Jawale, who had her son taken away after her husband doused her in kerosene and set her on fire, talk about their actual experiences on stage.
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