New Delhi, Eminent theatre director Bhanu Bharti presents a new heatrical production - Doobi Ladki; a unique blend of three of Gogols famous short stories - The Overcoat, The Nose and A Night in May.
Set in Betab Nagar mohalla (society) in Bihar, the play is a simple love tale albeit portrayed in a multi-dimensional setting of supernatural and magical world of human complexities. The mohalla has all kinds of characters living together - barber, tailor, copier clerk, munshi, drunkard, a constable along with the powerful ones. But, behind this seemingly liveliness of the mohalla, lies a tragic tale of the Doobi Ladki. It reveals itself when a mother and a daughter (Gul) enters the mohalla, with the intention to live there.
The strength of the play is that when on one side the fantasy is being enacted, at the same time the harsh reality of the present times are also portrayed in all its realism. It is a play which has comedy, tragedy, fantasy and metaphors that are used extensively and gives a complete experience of life.
1. Venue - Abhimanch Auditorium, NSD, Bhawalpur House, Bhagwandas Marg, Mandi House, New Delhi
2. Dates - March 18 - March 21, 2010
3. Time - 6:30 p.m. daily (Extra shows at 3:00 p.m. on Sat & Sun)
4. Duration of the play - 1 hour 45 mins that includes two acts and nine scenes.
5. Tickets - Priced at Rs 10, 30, 50 and 100; tickets are available from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at NSD repertory office.
6. Entry - First come first serve basis
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About the Director:
Bhanu Bharti is a nationally recognized name in Indian theatre. He conducted a path breaking workshop in Kathmandu, Nepal and produced Indian modern classic Andha Yug in Nepalese language. Also known as an event director, he has conceived and choreographed many events of national importance, the latest event being Bharat utsav. Bhanu Bharti has evolved Theatre with a new perspective with the Bheel tribals path breaking productions like Pashu Gayatri, Amar Beej and Kaal Katha. He was the first Indian Theatre practitioner, who discovered the ancient, vibrant and living traditional art form of Bheels of Rajasthan called Gavari. Some of his productions like Aks-tamasha, Yum Gatha, Katha Kahi ek Jale Ped Ne and Chandrama Singh urf Chamku are considered master pieces of contemporary Indian Theatre for their high level of artistry, in depth thematic treatment and interpretation. His awards include National Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for contribution in the field of theatre as a director, Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for excellence in theatre, Rajasthan State Award from Sahitya Academy for excellence in play writing and Nandikar, Kolkata Award for Life time contribution to theatre.
