The final weekend of the Pratibimb:Marathi Natya Utsav brings to stage the colour, depth, and diversity of theatre from Maharashtra
A moment from the Kannada-Marathi musical, Tuji Aukat Kaye
Experimental, brave, entertaining and complex, is how Bruce Guthrie, head of theatre and film, National Centre of Performing Arts (NCPA) describes the works at the 2025 edition of the Pratibimb: Marathi Natya Utsav. Guthrie shares, “We are looking forward to Asen Mi Nasen Mi, led by Neena Kulkarni, which is part of our final programme. But a popular choice this year was Alive; an exciting work, a product of our Marathi writing initiative, Darpan, the play deals with technology, social media, online interaction and the difference between reality and social interactions. It resonated very well among the audience. Then, we have workshops led by leading names of the Marathi stage like Geetanjali Kulkarni and Sachin Shinde, that add depth to the festival.”
Bruce Guthrie. Pics Courtesy/NCPA
TILL May 25; 11 am onwards
AT NCPA, Nariman Point.
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Stage Specials
As the festival heads into its final weekend, we curate a list of shows to catch
SATURDAY, May 24
Empathy abounds
Amit Vaze’s Jyacha Tyacha Vitthal, dives into the themes of empathy present in the tradition of Marathi Bhakti poetry through dramatic readings by a talented cast.
TIME 3 pm
AT Tata Theatre.
ENTRY Rs 300 onwards
Learn to act
For those bitten by the theatre bug, award-winning director Sachin Shinde hosts a workshop, Theatre Spectrum, that unravels the secrets to acting, its various styles, training in imagination and emotional expression among other exercises.
TIME 11 am to 2.30 pm
AT Jamshed Bhabha Theatre Museum
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ENTRY Rs 800 onwards (limited seats)
Spruha Joshi (centre) in a moment from the play, Purush
Fury of a woman
Spruha Joshi and Sharad Ponkshe take the reins of Purush, a story centred around a wronged woman seeking justice. Written by Jaywant Dalvi, and enacted with gravitas, this one is not to be missed.
TIME 7.30 pm
AT Tata Theatre
ENTRY Rs 300 onwards
SUNDAY, May 25
A child’s tale
Theatremaker and actress Geetanjali Kulkarni will outline the skills from storytelling techniques, body movements and vocal exercises in a unique workshop.
TIME 11 am onwards
AT Jamshed Bhabha Trust Museum
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ENTRY R800 onwards (limited seats)
Geetanjali Kulkarni (centre) at a previous workshop
Fight for identity
Based on Vedika Kumaraswami’s Gaavnavri, this musical dives into the story of a devadasi, using traditional theatrical elements of bhajan, kirtan, Vasudev and Jogappa
TIME 3 pm
AT Experimental Theatre
ENTRY Rs 350 onwards
A moment from the play, Asen Mi Nasen Mi
Complex relationships
A mother losing her memory, a daughter coping with her divorce, and a complex relationship makes this compelling play led by stalwarts like Neena Kulkarni, Amruta Subhash and Shubhangi Gokhale one for theatre lovers.
TIME 4.30 pm
AT Tata Theatre
ENTRY Rs 300 onwards
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