Prithvi Theatre's annual festival is back, and here's all you need to know about it

Our pick for the most relevant production of the season is D for Drama’s Ambaa, inspired by the 411 BC Greek comedy Lysistrata. The play unfolds in a world where men battle it out in bloody wars, and the women they left behind devise an ingenious plan to bring the fighting to an end.
ON November 13, 9 pm; November 14, 6 pm and 9 pm
AT Prithvi Theatre
ENTRY Rs 750

Unlikely heroes

Lisa MIshra and Akarsh Khurana

Who knew the dynamic pop star Lisa Mishra had a theatre actor in her waiting to make a comeback? After 15 years away from the stage, Mishra returns in Akarsh Khurana’s A Perfect Time to Panic, a play about an environmentalist sidelined by society, who turns hero when nature decides to fight back.
ON November 11 and 12; 9 pm
AT Prithvi Theatre
ENTRY Rs 750

Out of the box

The dabbawalas of Mumbai are back in action after the Diwali break, and so is Parodhi Bhandari’s (above) solo play, Dabbawali. This experimental dramedy dives deep into the life of a fictional female dabbawali navigating a sea of men in white. Expect some delicious punchlines packed and delivered in signature dabbawala-style.
ON November 16; 5 pm and 7 pm
AT Prithvi House
ENTRY Rs 250

Reel-life problems

We think Sumit Chandel’s Neeli Deewaron Ke Beech might hit too close to home for audiences from creative fields. The ensemble production follows a stage actor compelled to make reels and social media content just to fit in. Guilt, self-discovery, and the capitalism of theatre meet in this reflective piece.
ON November 13; 5 pm and 7 pm
AT Prithvi House
ENTRY Rs 250

On Screen

Courtroom tales

Rosamund Pike in Inter Alia

After the global success of Prima Facie, directors Suzie Miller and Justin Martin return with Inter Alia, starring Rosamund Pike of Die Another Day and Gone Girl fame. Pike plays a top lawyer at the peak of her career who is thrown off by an untoward event.
ON November 8 and 9; 3 pm
AT Prithvi House
ENTRY Rs 350

Kubrick, revisited

Steve Coogan in the stage  adaptation of Dr Strangelove. Pics courtesy/NATIONAL THEATRE

Fans of Stanley Kubrick’s classics are in for a treat. The world premiere stage adaptation of Kubrick’s Dr Strangelove, starring veteran actor and seven-time BAFTA winner Steve Coogan will be screened at the Juhu venue as part of the National Theatre Live series.
ON November 8 and 9; 7 pm 
AT Prithvi House
ENTRY Rs 350

Femme fa-taal-e

Performed by Pritha Bakshi (right) and choreographed by Jignesh Surani of the Tandav Nartan Institute of Classical Dance, Margam is far from your typical Bharatanatyam showcase. In this hour-long solo, Bakshi portrays untold stories of women, from goddesses to everyday figures, to explore the strength and spirit of the feminine.
ON November 14; 5 pm and 7 pm
AT Prithvi House
ENTRY Rs 250

Learn

Let’s talk theatre

Jyoti Dogra in Maas. Pic courtesy/Jyoti Dogra

The Festival’s flagship series of talks hosted by Pragya Tiwari continues this season with Jyoti Dogra. Expect a retrospective of the seasoned actors and theatremaker’s journey. Dogra’s talk comes right in time before her production, Maas returns to the stage after a hiatus of more than 400 days.
ON November 3; 7 pm
AT Prithvi House
ENTRY Rs 250

Expert advice

Naseeruddin Shah. Pic/AFP

Naseeruddin Shah is not one to harp on about the philosophies of theatre. The veteran will cut straight to the essentials, from early challenges to practical techniques and tips for aspiring actors. Needless to say, this is one session you don’t want to miss.
ON November 6; 10 am to 12.30 pm
AT Prithvi House
ENTRY Rs 2000

Find your voice

Shernaz Patel. FILE PIC/SATEJ SHINDE

Shernaz Patel will help you unlock the full potential of your voice on stage. The session includes practical exercises, proven techniques, and mental drills, with priority given to participants who have previously attended drama school.
ON November 7; 2 pm
AT Prithvi House
ENTRY Rs 2000

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