What better way to celebrate a couple of decades collectively 175 years of a publication which brings the bookworm with a play that every Indian can relate to? Well, not so much but, more than we can cascade.
Rajit Kapur’s adaptation of Tennessee Williams’ memorable play is a beautiful display of family dynamics. A Theatre play to be worth the wait.
Tradition is changing in Kolkata. People are embracing the theatres play and get committed to it. Kolkata audiences are ready to think and accept plays that are not 'entertainers'. The city has a very committed young audience that comes to watch a good play.
Tennessee's play is a universal story about a family that lost the ability to communicate and is living in difficult times. It's very easily identifiable in India as well — there is a daughter who needs to be married and a son who is reckless. The protagonists are Williams’ own life Tom, his mother (Amanda) and sister (Laura).
Rajit Kapoor after performing at houseful theatres across Mumbai, Chennai, Kochi and Bengaluru, his adaptation of The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams is coming to Kolkata. Back in the year 2013 it was a debut at the Prithvi Theatre Festival. Good plays are remarkable and never get withered off mind. It has become one of the most coveted plays to be staged in recent times.
It is a theatre in the midst of hassle, in the words of Shakespeare "All the worlds a stage". Well, if you haven’t read the original play, don’t worry. Kapur’s direction is authentic, heartfelt in its dealing of Laura’s emotional turbulence and Tom’s sufferings.
A stellar cast been casted Shernaz Patel slips in the shoe of Amanda, Ira Dubey as Laura, and Neil Bhoopalam as Tom. The three characters did a marvelous job. Amd they are ready to create again. Go witness such creating of Tennessee. We recommend you get your tickets now. Audience is discerning and won't take anything lying down.
When: Saturday, January 27, 6:30pm
where: Centre Stage Creations, Ashutosh Chowdhury Avenue
Tickets: Rs 250 onwards