About The Event
Mentored explorations and dramatic readings of contemporary Indian theatre texts! PlayRead is a study programme that aims to encourage young theatre practitioners to read, understand and engage with the rich theatre literature of India.
Three groups of 8 actors are provided with a curated selection of plays, which they study, analyse and rehearse over a week, culminating in a dramatic reading and presentation of their discussion. The groups are guided and mentored by theatre director, Sunil Shanbag.
This round feature two contemporary plays in Hindi:
GASHA by Irawati Karnik
8 July - 6 pm
Gasha is set in Kashmir and follows the fractured friendship between Gasha, a Kashmiri Pandit, and Nazir, a Kashmiri Muslim, as a chance reunion years later compels them to revisit a shared childhood shaped by conflict and displacement.
Through their story, the play explores memory, belonging, migration, and the enduring human relationships that persist despite political violence and communal divisions
DES by Abhishek Majumdar
9 July - 6 pm
Des is set in Delhi on the eve of India's Independence and follows a young couple whose relationship unfolds against the political upheaval of a nation on the brink of freedom.
As they navigate love, conflicting beliefs, and changing social realities, the play explores nationalism, identity, and the personal impact of political transformation.
