While the iconic steps of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai have witnessed many a grand performance by classical maestros including Ustad Zakir Hussain and Pt Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, singers Shaan and Benny Dayal as well as buskers, the Durbar Hall housed within the heritage structure isn't exactly known to be a performance venue.

Things began to change somewhat when the majestic space opened up its interiors to dramatised readings of Shakespeare's plays by Alyque Padamsee, Gerson da Cunha and Sabira Merchant as part of the celebration of the Bard's 400 years in 2016. With a calendar that largely includes talks, lectures and literary discussions, the Durbar Hall is opening up once again for a theatrical performance this evening — Cast Off All Shame, a solo act by artiste, folklorist and storyteller that evokes the verses of Bhakti poet Janabai in a contemporary set-up, presented by The Asiatic Society of Mumbai Literary Club.