In popular folklore and mythology, trees belong to the realm of the surreal. They serve as a symbolic, living link between our world and that inhabited by supernatural beings. Playwright Omkar Bhatkar builds his theatrical piece Larbre E'trange (The Strange Tree) on this premise; trees possess a spirit that is intrinsically linked with the mortal soul. Produced by Metamorphosis Theatre Inc, the 75-minute theatrical piece with an eight-member cast is woven together by three stories of people plagued with loneliness and abandonment, who find solace in a strange tree. Using elements of poetry, physical theatre, music and fine arts, the play is an amalgamation of the arts and a first-of-its-kind to be staged in the city.