About The Event
Set in the stillness of midnight, Aadhi Raat Ke Baad is a searing exploration of crime, justice, and human dignity. A judge—symbol of the law—and a thief—product of social neglect—collide in an unexpected, soul-baring conversation that gradually exposes the complex layers of morality and society. Written by Dr. Shankar Shesh and directed by Shilpi Marwaha, the play transcends courtroom binaries to become a profound meditation on empathy and social responsibility. As the night deepens, the line between victim and offender blurs, revealing a society complicit in the making of its ‘criminals’.
The direction experiments with form, bringing the rawness of fourth theatre and street theatre to meddle with the idea of the proscenium stage—visually reinforcing the play’s thematic intent of breaking through constructed boundaries and societal facades. With sharp, minimalistic staging and performances that simmer with restraint and urgency, Aadhi Raat Ke Baad is not just a play—it is a wake-up call whispered in the quiet of night.
Tickets at INR.500, INR.350 and INR.200 available online on bookmyshow.com and at the Programmes desk, IHC.
