The first-ever theatre festival by the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) kicks off today
Blast from the past: Watch a play based on 1950s cinemaon Today (Bollywood Ka Salaam at 7 pm; The Interview at 5 pm and 7 pm)
Where NCPA, Nariman Point.
Call 22824567
Tickets Rs 225The first-ever theatre festival by the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) kicks off today. The festival features 12 brand new plays in four languages by young and old theatre groups from Mumbai and Pune. The opening productions -- Ekjute's Bollywood Ka Salaam and Le Chayim's The Interview -- are representative of the diversity of themes that the festival is promoting.
Bollywood Ka Salaam is a mega-musical penned by theatre stalwart Nadira Babbar based on Hindi cinema of the 1950s. The play, being staged at Tata Theatre, is at once a nostalgic trip for the older generation and a history lesson for younger film buffs. To maintain the feel of a bygone era, the play will be showcased only in tones of black and white -- the characters too will don costumes only in hues of black and white.
If it's a more contemporary theme that attracts your attention, make your way to the Experimental Theatre for a dekko of The Interview. Written by Siddharth Kumar, this play follows a nervous young man, who is waiting for a job interview at one of the country's largest corporations. The interview turns out quite unlike his expectations but the man is keen on bagging the job. Is the job truly worth dying for?
From Ghalib to Gulzar, don't miss this Ghazal FestivalTill November 28, 6.30 pm
Where Shanmukhananda Auditorium, behind Gandhi Market, Sion.
Call 24078888
Season tickets Rs 2,500, Rs 1,250, Rs 700, Rs 500, Rs 300
Daily tickets Rs 1000, Rs 500, Rs 300 Rs 250, Rs 150
Ghalib se Gulzar is a one-of-a-kind festival of ghazals features some of the best singers in the country -- Jagjit Singh, Pankaj Udhas, Bhupinder and Mitali Singh, Roop Kumar and Sonali Rathod, and Talat Aziz -- who will perform classic and contemporary works by famous poets. The ghazal maestros will perform works by great poets like Mirza Ghalib, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Kaifi Azmi, Nida Fazli, Josh, Sahir Ludhianvi, Hazrat Iqbal, Majrooh Sultanpoori and the Oscar Award-winning lyricist Gulzar. One of the major highlights of the festival, organised by Pancham Nishad, is an interaction with renowned poet Nida Fazli, followed by a
performance by Jagjit Singh.u00a0
Shop till you drop at Bizzare BazaarOn Saturday, 11 am to 12.30 am
Where The Pavillion, ground floor, Four Seasons Hotel,u00a0 Dr E Moses Road, Worli.
Call 9920800800
Indulge the shopaholic in you at this shopping fest that will be on even after the midnight hour has struck. At Bizzare Bazaar, there is something for all kinds of budgetsu00a0 -- from international fashion to desi candles. 50 select designers will showcase their best party collection for weddings and the upcoming festivities (think Christmas and New Year). Check out traditional, western or fusion clothes, shoes, accessories, bags and purses, bedsheets, pillow covers, show pieces, and lots more by a whole range of designers.
The good thing about this shopping binge is that the more you spend, the more money will go towards educatingu00a0 the underprivileged. Proceeds from the exhibition will be donated to the NGO Teach For India.
For the love of classicsTill December 2, 8 pm
Where PVR Juhu, Dynamix Mall, next to Chandan Cinema, near ISKON Temple Juhu, Vile Parle (W).
From Francis Ford Coppola's cult classic The Godfather to Blake Edwards' 1961 romantic comedy Breakfast At Tiffany's, the Greatest Film Festival features the best of Hollywood cinema.
Tonight, catch William Wyler's epic film, Ben Hur, which depicts the traditional story of the Nativity of Jesus Christ. The other classics included in the festival are Ten Commandments, the American musical comedy The Blues Brothers, the oft-quoted Casablanca and the original Italian Job. It's not everyday you get to watch the magic of Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman on a big screen. This one's a must attend for true film buffs.
Go on a full on psychedelic trance tripOn Saturday, 10.30 pm onwards
Where Blue Frog, Mathuradas Mills Compound, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel.
Call 61586158
Entry Rs 1,500 per head
It has been three years that Blue Frog has been playing host to live gigs. This weekend, Mumbai's favourite live Indie music venue will host its 1,000th gig and to celebrate, they have planned a special celebration with DJ Astrix from Israel.
The Trance DJ and producer Avi Shmailov, aka Astrix, specialises in the sub-genre of Full On Psychedelic Trance. His musical agenda is the ultimate clash between underground and mainstream music, transforming his pieces to uplifting Trance composed with sophisticated melodies, a sprinkle of Progressive House, and occasional vocals.
DJ Astrix's live gigs are very popular across many nations and continents. As an incredibly popular DJ, Astrix always thinks of how to tailor his sets and productions for his devoted fans. He is musically influenced by Infected Mushroom, Linkin Park and Tiesto. He has also worked with Alien Project, Astral Projection, Atomic Pulse, and other musicians .
