About The Event
Guy In The Yellow Sweater is a period piece set in Northern Ireland in 1998, just a few hours before the infamous Omagh Bombing occurred. The story unfolds as two strangers meet at a local bar and indulge in a rather abstract conversation. As the story progresses, the strangers share haunting tales surrounding some historical events- the Bubonic Plague and a crime in Ireland- and a mysterious figure connecting all these stories. As tensions rise and secrets are revealed, the story builds towards a gripping climax that will leave audiences questioning the boundaries between truth and myth, history and legend. With its blend of historical fiction, suspense, and supernatural elements, this theater experience invites audiences to explore the darker corners of chaos and the enduring power of storytelling.
The Context
On August 15, 1998, a car bomb exploded in the town of Omagh, Northern Ireland, injuring and killing many lives. This incident is notoriously known as the Omagh Bombing, which was orchestrated due to the political unrest in the country. Guy In The Yellow Sweater is set just a few hours before the bombing occurred.
The Team
Violet Ensemble is a Pune-based performing arts group comprising artists from the Rangaai Theatre Company. Having had good exposure being an integral part of Rangaai Theatre Company for the last 3 years, performing at multiple venues in Pune and Mumbai, the artists have collaborated and started a new performing arts group in 2024, with the sole reason to create and explore various forms of performing arts and digital arts.
Violet Ensemble will perform Guy In The Yellow Sweater on:
- July 12, 2025, at Innishari, Vishal Nagar, Pune
