About The Event
Kela Jamunwali’ is the journey of an unusual young girl named Kela, who dreams of selling her Jamun fruit in the big city, which she has very dedicatedly grown from her own beloved Jamun tree. Set in 1950's India, Kela comes from a humble middle-class family of an unassuming rural village that is plagued by patriarchal and orthodox religious traditions, some of which are prevalent even today. This one-woman show will take you through Kela's life story from her youth to old age, portrayed by a wide array of fascinating characters in Kela's life. The ups and downs of life and trying to move on with the trauma and grief that comes from loss, proving that sometimes, some loves are too significant to ever be forgotten.
Kela is a devised solo piece, adapted with the help of the original text from the story ’Kela Amma’, compiled with improvised scenes, body movements, and music composition.
The seamless integration of text, movement, interactive improv with the audience and music creates a powerful and immersive theatrical experience for the viewers.
Tickets at INR.200, INR.350 and INR.500 available online on bookmyshow.com and at the Programmes desk, IHC.
