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Attention Theatre-lovers!!!

mukhOsh is all set to treat you with three days of rich theatre!

Mark your calenders now for MOITREE - the Bangla theatre festival in Bengaluroo ...

  • six plays
  • a panel discussion
  • music and poetry
  • bengali delicacies
  • ... and ofcourse, the inevitable Bengali adda!!!

Moitree is the festival of friendship. We have arranged for the cream of Bangla theatre to visit Bengaluroo, which is now home to over a lakh of Bengalis. We aim to re-create the vibrant cultural ambience of Bengal that we miss away from home, and to create a platform where the two cultures, that of Bengaluroo and Kolkata can interact. This would be a first-of-it's kind experience for the city. The location and schedule for the festival are given below:

Venue: Ranga Shankara (location map)
36/2 8th Cross II Phase J P Nagar
Bangalore 560 078
India
Website: www.rangashankara.org
Phone numbers: +91-80-26592777, +91-80-26493982

Tickets for the shows are priced at Rs.150/- each (except panel discussion, which is open to all). Tickets are available at the Ranga Shankara counter and the following outlets:

  • K. C. Das (Church St. and J. P. Nagar)
  • 6 Ballygunge Place, Indiranagar
  • 36 Chowringhee Lane, Koramongala

Day/Date11 a.m.07:30 p.m.
Friday, 23rd MayPanel discussion on "Globalisation and the Indian regional theatre - a camouflaged threat?" Eminent theatre personalities from Kolkata and Bengaluroo would be on the panel. This event is open to all for free. Play "Daibaddha" by Sayak, Kolkata
Saturday, 24th MayPlay "Dildaar" by Sayak, Kolkata Plays "Mallabhumi" and "Shoorpanakha" by mukhOsh, Bengaluroo
Sunday, 25th MayPlay "Galpo Hekim Saheb" by Sundaram, Kolkata Play "Sajano Bagan" by Sundaram, Kolkata

Apart from the shows, there will be an array of off-stage events from 4 to 6:30 p.m. These shows will consist of karnatic music, bangla folk and modern songs, street play, poetry, and most importantly "theatre-er aaddaa", an informal chat session on theater with eminent theater personalities participating in this festival. As a whole it will be a fun-filled package throughout both days! :)

Rules at the venue (Ranga Shankara):

  1. Gates will close at 11 a.m. for the morning show and at 7:30 p.m. for the evening show. So please be at the venue well in advance of the shows.
  2. Children below 8 yrs are not allowed inside the auditorium.

mukhOsh is a forum where scientists give expressions to their passion for theatre.

Moitree is a friendship that attempts to provide a platform for the interaction between the theatre enthusiasts of Bengaluroo and Kolkata.

We would be bringing out a booklet on the occasion of Moitree, that would reflect the unification of the two cultures, and of the sciences with the performing arts. Eminent theatre personalities as well as scientists would be contributing articles in both Bangla and English for this booklet, that would surely be a reader's delight."

The booklet would be priced at Rs.20/- per copy. Book your copy now!

For tele-bookings, call:

Souvik (9900498000)

Anindita (9886307249)

Ayan (9886807298)

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Note: Tele-bookings would be confirmed against payment by 20th May 2008.

Payment options:
  1. Online transfer to Ayan Banerjee (please mention your phone number as the transfer comment):
    • Bank: State Bank of India
    • Branch: Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
    • A/C No.: 10270641214
  2. Send cheque / demand draft by courier payable to Mukhosh. Please mention your name and phone number behind the cheque / DD.
    Address:
    Aniruddha Mitra
    Room no. 220
    Centre for Echological Sciences (CES)
    Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
    Bangalore - 560012.

mukhOsh attempts to add some sunshine to the lives of the underprivileged through its performances. The proceeds of the festival would be given in aid of paraplegic children to the Mathru Foundation, an NGO run by the Para-olympian, Padmashree Smt. Malathi K. Holla.

Book your tickets now to experience the richness of Bangla theatre and also to make a little contribution for the children of a lesser God.

Looking forward to having you with us ...

 

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