NCPA presents the 5th edition of Vasant: Gujarati Natya Utsav
This season will premeire five offbeat Gujarati plays over 3 days
~ 20-22 March, 2015 | Godrej Theatre & Experimental Theatre |4.00 pm & 7.00 pm ~
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The festival aims towards bringing out the exciting and inventive side of Gujarati theatre
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Presents 5 premiering plays: Mohan No Masalo, Kesariyo Phaagann, Koi Pan Ek Phool Nu Naam Bolo To,
Mahanirvan and Saptapadi No Athmo Fero, across various genres such as thriller, social drama, musical
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The playMohan No Masalo will pay tribute to Gandhi - his journey from Mohandas to Mahatma
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Productions of leading directors and theatre groups such as Ideas Unlimited, Utopia, Darpana Academy,
Department of Dramatics, M.S.University, Baroda, Phoenix Company and others
Mumbai, 11 March, 2015: National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai presents the 5th edition of its
annual Gujarati theatre festival, Vasant Gujarati Natya Utsav from 20th to 22nd March, 2015. The three day
festival will premiere some of the best and offbeat plays from Gujarati Theatre. Vasant Natya Utsav will start
with Mohan No Masalo - depicting the journey of Gandhi from Mohan to Mahatma. Followed by an entertaining
and refreshing mix of plays across genres- Kesariyo Phaagann; Koi Pan Ek Phool Nu Naam Bolo To, Mahanirvan
and Saptapadi No Athmo Fero.
Ms. Deepa Gahlot, Head – Programming - Theatre & Film, NCPA said, “NCPA in the past years has significantly
contributed to upcoming and experimental theatre. Vasant Gujarati Natya Utsav not only creates the platform,
but also encourages Gujarati Theatre by staging their recent talent and innovative concepts. This edition’s lineup incorporates various genres and we hope that the audiences will enjoy watching it as much as we have
enjoyed bringing it together.”
The current edition of Vasant Gujarati Natya will showcase plays from renowned productions of the Gujarati
Theatre. ‘Mohan no Masalo’, enacted by Pratik Gandhi will show the journey of Gandhi, from the trials and
tribulations of a young man – Mohan - to becoming the nation’s leader. ‘Mahanirvan’, is a modern take on
funeral rites using traditional musical elements of Gujarati Bhakti Sangeet, Akhyan and Dayro, while telling the
story of how a community complies with death. ‘Koi Pan Ek Phool Nu Naam Bolo To’ is a psychological thriller
revolving around the essence of the beautiful yet dangerous human mind. ‘Kesariyo Phaagann’, is the love story
of an introvert girl, Kesar, with an extrovert boy, Mihir and how she attempts at changing herself in order to
achieve her dreams. ‘Saptapadi No Athmo Fero’ examines the seven vows of Hindu marriage and the
complexities that arise as a result of the vows being broken.
With such exciting line-up of entertaining plays, Vasant Gujarati Natya Utsav is a sure delight for theatre lovers.
Schedule:
DATE
PLAY
VENUE
TIME
20 march 2015
Mohan no Masalo
Experimental Theatre
7:00pm
21 March 2015
Kesariyo Phaagann
Godrej Dance Theatre
4:00pm
21 March 2015
Koi Pan Ek Phool Nu Naam Bolo To
Experimental Theatre
7:00pm
22 March 2015
Mahanirvan
Godrej Dance Theatre
4:00pm
22 March 2015
Saptapadi No Athmo
Experimental Theatre
7:00pm
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About the NCPA:
Opening its doors to the world in 1969, the NCPA became the first multi-venue and multi-purpose cultural centre to
be built in South Asia. Vibrant and diverse, the NCPA today is recognized by artistes, patrons and media alike as India’s
premier performing arts institution. The Centre provides a fine showcase for India’s rich performing arts traditions, all
thanks to the institution’s training and research initiatives.
The NCPA presents over 600 events each year across all major art forms, most notably Indian Music, International Music,
Theatre and Film, Dance, and Literature, Visual Arts and Photography. There are Heads of Programming for each of
these art forms who curate innovative events and festivals; representative of everything from classical to
contemporary throughout the year. The NCPA produces its own programmes as well as collaborates with leading
cultural promoters from around the world.
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