Tag: theatre

LA FORTERESSE MENTALE – “THE MENTAL FORTRESS”

he French Pavilion Presents LA FORTERESSE MENTALE – “THE MENTAL FORTRESS” A selection of French Texts from Mother and Satprem, read in FRENCH ONLY With Céline, Christophe, Frédéric and Vers’Haut Directed by Céline Four bodies, four voices, four personalities are offering to your understanding the first chapter of “La genese du Surhomme” by Satprem mixed […]

Citizen One

MWARNING! Do Not Watch The Office of Progress has been made aware of the presence of a subversive theatrical production. DO NOT WATCH THIS PERFORMANCE: SUBVERSIVE MATERIAL TITLE: CITIZEN ONE Citizens are advised to avoid this performance at the following coordinates: WHEN: 8pm, SATURDAY MARCH 4 WHERE: KALABHUMI AMPHITHEATRE You are at risk of being […]

Remembering Veenapani Festival – Weekend Three

Dear Friends, We are very encouraged by all the fabulous responses we have been receiving from audiences, performers and well-wishers. It has been truly magical to see our theatre evolve into a fresh space with a new energy and new articulation every evening. Thank you all for making this happen for us. ‘Remembering Veenapani’ will […]

2nd weekend of Rembering Veenapani Festival 2017

The first weekend of our Remembering Veenapani festival shows was received with applaud and packed houses! We would like to thank all the those involved for make our opening weekend so cheerful. ‘Remembering Veenapani’ will platform commendable performances for the next three weekends of February as well. This month-long weekend festival is held in the […]

Physical Theatre Workshop: 2-day intensive

An intensive for those with or without experience in theatre, this workshop will introduce participants to aspects of physical theatre through practice, including ensemble work, voice, impulse play, and acrobatics. Discover what stories, rhythms and colours you can access through your body and learn to use your physicality as a pathway to your imagination. Workshop […]

Call for Support – Adishakti

Dear Friend, Under the powerful guidance of our teacher Veenapani’s undying spirit and tangible energy, Adishakti’s wings have been consistently expanding in terms performances and programs. Over the past two years we have successfully programmed national and international performance tours, hosted performances and residencies on campus, conducted SOPE workshops and of course steered two efficacious […]

Water – The Madras Players

Bharat Nivas & The Madras Players present Komal Swaminathan’s “Water” Directed by P.C. Ramakrishna Translated by S Shankar from the Tamil Play “Thanneer Thanneer” ‘Water’ is set against the backdrop of the parched village of Athipatti in Tirunelveli district where a stranger arrives. How this man stirs this village into action is the inspiring story […]

Land of Ashes and Diamonds

Synopsis : The play depicts the journey of a story along a chain of storytellers and spirits spanning places, cultures and languages. From the hollow ruins of post-war Europe to the remote villages of India and the war-torn shores of Sri Lanka, we learn of a simple tale of hope and redemption. When a pair […]

Puppet Workshop

Upcoming Puppet Workshop on 1/12/2016, meant for ART Teachers, theater teachers, or other interested teachers… These are puppets for shadow theatre and paper theatre. Please spread around your crowd! sabine for Gabriel.  

Academic Genius Brothers

Performed at unpredictable intervals in the amphitheatre of Auroville’s Visitor’s Centre, the Academic Genius Brothers’ performances may question taste, but packs the house. Like a review of Aurovilian events and foibles, AGBs allows a sometimes over-serious community to laugh at itself. The fact that the show often generates anger and outrage means it must be […]

The Unicorn Collective

The Unicorn Collective is based in Auroville, south India. We are an interdisciplinary collective, striving towards collaborative work of high artistic excellence that ignites the imagination of ourselves and our audience. Transformation of the ordinary to the extraordinary. Our members come from the worlds of physical theatre, music, puppetry, dance, and journalism. The collective is […]

Adishakti @ IGNITE

Warm Greetings from Adishakti. We are so thrilled to be participating in the prestigious Ignite Festival organised by GATI in Delhi and Jaipur this week. Nimmy Raphel will be performing Nidravathwam, a play that is written and directed by herself under the creative guidance of our dear Veenapani Chawla. 3 Shows 13th October, Thursday at […]

Public Speaking & Theatre Workshop

Overcome your fear of public speaking, improve your personal communication skills and have fun in this drop-in workshop. The workshop is part of the PROSKILLS Auroville Apprenticeship Program Communications Program designed to offer skills training to anyone who would like to develop their skills. WHERE: CRIPA WHEN: 2.30pm – 4.00pm, Monday Sept 26 For more […]