Theater that is engaging, thought provoking and relevant
Sadir Theater Festival was the brain child of acclaimed Bharatnatyam dancer, choreographer and director Swati Gupté Bhisé.
Founded in 2012, The Sadir Theater Festival was a three-day annual festival hosted at the Goa Kala Academy…
Directed by Sophia Stepf, the play outlines the concept of the female body as a saleable item. It is a story of a smartphone app, Shilpa, created by the techies as a model of a perfect woman in the eyes of men. Being user friendly, it behaves according to the wishes of men. The play is a satire on the ‘use’ and portrayal of women in entertainment today.
Directed by Mohit Takalkar, the Marathi play is adopted from Girish Karnad’s Benda Kaalu On Toast, showcasing the soul of Pune. Things changed with times, the city which was known by the lives of people, their aspirations and effort to make a living. At present, the city has an empty, incomplete look and dreams have lost their meaning-.
The play is adopted from Shakespeare’s Twelfth Man which has both drama and comedy. It is story of twins – Viola and Sebastian - who get separated and their complicated love affairs. Watch how the drama unfolds and how they reunite after twists and turns.
Directed by Lilette Dubey, this play is about an NRI marrying a traditional girl in India.'Wedding Album', is a contemporary play that depicts the current India in which we dwell. It shows a traditional Indian wedding that looks like a grand affair of happiness from outside, but the hearts of the people are filled with negative emotions such as jealousy, frustrations and aggression.
Conceived and directed by Mohammad Ali Baig, Quli is based on the 17th century ephemeral tale of the poet prince, Quli Qutb Shah’s love for the singer-danseuse Bhagmati. Their marriage eventually led to the founding of Bhagyanagar, which later came to be known as Hyderabad. The structure used in the play is of a dialogue between Quli and Bhagmati with added elements of choreographed shadow dance, period sets, costumes, and live qawwali with original nazms (verses) written by Quli Qutub Shah.
Directed by Vikram Kapadia, This is a satirical black comedy that takes an unsentimental look at a contemporary housing society, ultimately becoming a scathing comment on the human condition. The play starts with an annual general body meeting of a housing society – attended by a Hindu, a Sikh, a Parsi, a Christian, two Muslims, a single woman, and a gangster – which starts out amicably, but later, after a series of bizarre circumstances, is propelled to its doom.
Katkon Trikon
Katkon Trikon is a thought-provoking Marathi play that delves into the complexities of human relationships, morality, and the choices that define our lives. Through sharp writing, layered characters, and engaging dialogue, the play examines the emotional and ethical conflicts that arise between its protagonists. Dr. Mohan Agashe’s nuanced performance brings depth and authenticity to this compelling theatrical experience.
Broken Images
Broken Images is a compelling psychological drama by Girish Karnad that explores themes of identity, ambition, language, and authenticity. The play follows a successful writer who is confronted by her own digital reflection, leading to an intense and thought-provoking dialogue that blurs the boundaries between truth and illusion. Shabana Azmi’s powerful solo performance has earned widespread acclaim for its emotional depth and theatrical brilliance.
A year of India-China friendship.
Artistic director Swati Bhisé talks to Viva Goa about the highlights of the Sadir Theatre Festival.
Line up of the the fifth edition of the Sadir Theatre Festival for theatre lovers.
Celebrating theatre and the visual arts at the 3-day Sadir Theatre Festival
Curtains come down on Sadir Theatre Festival.
A love story in the time of the Song Dynasty
The 600-year-old Chinese Kunqu opera to enthral audiences in India for the first time.
Sadir Theatre Fest to kick off on March 18
The magic of the Peony Pavilion.
Made in China
Of dreams, lovers and apparitions.
Indian American danseuse brings Chinese opera to India.
Return of the Sadir Theatre Festival.
The stage is set, and how!
Ghashiram’s a landmark of India stage.
Bravia Sadir Theatre Festival in town anew.
3-Day Sadir Theatre Festival at Kala Academy.
Sadir enters, stage right.
3-Day Sadir Theatre Festival at Kala Academy.
Of unrequited love and life after death
Stage presence.
The magic of the Peony Pavillion.