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Category Archives: Theatre
Conversation with theatre actors of the French National Theatre School (ENSATT) Lyon
I had an interesting conversation with young theatre actors who had come to Pondicherry from France at the beginning of 2024. They were here on a project of collaboration which is part of their course. This is how they spent … finish reading Conversation with theatre actors of the French National Theatre School (ENSATT) Lyon
Sheeba Chaddha, the actress.
I first saw Sheeba in Pondicherry in the early 1990s when she came along with Atul Kumar, her then partner, to perform in a play in Auroville. She was young and really the carefree, cool woman, the kind one associates … finish reading Sheeba Chaddha, the actress.
Film Review: Nasir
This has been a strange year. We are still not sure where it is going. But one thing is sure: much can and will happen online from now. The literary and film festivals which brought large numbers of people together … finish reading Film Review: Nasir
Veenapani Chawla
Having met up with some theatre people in Paris and sharing thoughts on our common passion I have suddenly become nostalgic and remember Veenapani Chawla. I am still unable to delete from my phone the text message that Veenapani sent … finish reading Veenapani Chawla
Hay Fever – A Noel Coward play
When I arrived at the Duke of York Theatre yesterday I was in for a surprise. I was told by the young man at the gate that they were upgrading some of the ticket holders and I was among them. … finish reading Hay Fever – A Noel Coward play
Indianostrum Theatre Group
At last we have the best of French culture right here in Pondicherry. One can now go and watch a play and follow it up with a dinner out. What used to be “Salle Jeanne d’Arc” is now called the … finish reading Indianostrum Theatre Group
John Lithgow at the National Theatre London
Last night we went to the National Theatre to see a performance by John Lithgow. It was something I had never seen before – an actor telling a short story. No, he wasn’t reading it. He was actually telling it … finish reading John Lithgow at the National Theatre London
All’s Well That Ends Well, National Theatre, London
Yesterday I went to see a play at the Olivier Theatre within the National Theatre. It was a bonus that the play was one written by Shakespeare. This was the fulfilment of a long-cherished dream. I had already taken the … finish reading All’s Well That Ends Well, National Theatre, London
