Many writers and intellectuals are participating in a five-day ‘Conversation with the Arts’ programme organised by Ninansam at Heggodu in Sagar taluk of Shivamogga district in Karnataka. | Photo Credit: Sathish G.T. Two plays of Ninasam Tirugata — Malathi Madhava and Ankada Parade — staged at Heggodu as part of a five-day ‘Conversation with the Arts’, received an impressive response. People from different parts of Karnataka and outside, participating in the annual event, watched the plays staged at Shivarama Karantha Rangamandira. The trained artists of Ninasam Rangashikshana Kendra performed the plays and won the hearts of the audience.  Akshara K.V....

Expanding its repertoire of multi-disciplinary artistic expression, New Delhi-based Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) is now making its foray into the performing arts with the launch of its inaugural theatre festival. Set against the historic backdrop of Sunder Nursery in the heart of the capital, the curated festival focuses on contemporary theatre’s role in addressing current societal vulnerabilities, including class, religion, location, gender and sexuality.  “The aim is to make arts accessible. The theatre festival is the next step in strengthening KNMA’s multidisciplinary programming, building on initiatives such as Legacy Series, Centre Stage Festival and KNMA in the Park,”...

On January 26, 1963, Putharikandam Maidan in Thiruvananthapuram was the venue for Kalanilayam’s Kurukshethram Opera, written by eminent playwright Kavalam Narayana Panicker It was the first of its kind permanent stage for theatre, conceptualised by cultural activist Krishnan Nair, who, eventually, became known as Kalanilayam Krishnan Nair. A scene from the play Raktharakhas when it was staged earlier | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Kalanilayam went on to enchant viewers with its massive productions in Malayalam for several years, all written by Jagathy NK Achary. Audience was treated to never-before-seen sets, sequences, innovative techniques and props as they watched tales from...