About The Event
Why was Gopal Sharman's contemporary interpretation of the Ramayana in the form of a play, hailed as the Ramayana for our times?
The story of Gopal Sharman and Jalabala Vaidya's journey with The Ramayana, Gopals internationally acclaimed theatrical masterpiece, which was performed by Jalabala in a solo-tour- de-force on Broadway in New York, Londons West End, the Smithsonian Institution, United Nations Headquarters and more than 35 cities and towns in India is told through narration and enaction of scenes from the play and from life.
Stories from their 55 eventful and creative years together are interwoven with scenes and speeches from the iconic play. The philosophy behind Gopal's new interpretation of events such as the Agni Pariksha and Sita's departure from Ayodhya, the human dilemmas and resolution of Rama and Sita, the timeless, multi-dimensional character of Hanuman, and the charismatic and challenging character of Ravana are unfolded through dramatised discussion and analysis, in a moving and powerful testament to a great work of theatre. Intermingled is the backstory of hope, achievement, courage and great dedication. Audiences share in the vision of Gopal, Jalabala and their talented young cast as they explore the magic and mystery of Rama 'in whose grace the dumb babble loves profundities and the lame prance gaily over unscaled peaks.'
The story of Gopal Sharman and Jalabala Vaidya's journey with The Ramayana, Gopals internationally acclaimed theatrical masterpiece, which was performed by Jalabala in a solo-tour- de-force on Broadway in New York, Londons West End, the Smithsonian Institution, United Nations Headquarters and more than 35 cities and towns in India is told through narration and enaction of scenes from the play and from life.
Stories from their 55 eventful and creative years together are interwoven with scenes and speeches from the iconic play. The philosophy behind Gopal's new interpretation of events such as the Agni Pariksha and Sita's departure from Ayodhya, the human dilemmas and resolution of Rama and Sita, the timeless, multi-dimensional character of Hanuman, and the charismatic and challenging character of Ravana are unfolded through dramatised discussion and analysis, in a moving and powerful testament to a great work of theatre. Intermingled is the backstory of hope, achievement, courage and great dedication. Audiences share in the vision of Gopal, Jalabala and their talented young cast as they explore the magic and mystery of Rama 'in whose grace the dumb babble loves profundities and the lame prance gaily over unscaled peaks.'
