Park, today's English play at Rangashankara promises to be a play for everyone, while Pravin Godkhindi's flute song performance might serenade you silly
Park, today's English play at Rangashankara promises to be a play for everyone, while Pravin Godkhindi's flute song performance might serenade you silly
Three young men jostle each other to sit on a bench in a park and fight for their individual spaces. A play simple in its narrative but poignant in its theme. Just Theatre Group from Bangalore for the first time presents Park, an English comedy that is sure to tickle your every funny bone.
Written and directed by Manav Kaul, the narration in a playful banter points at contemporary issues like space, ownership and territory. The story does not affirm to any particular opinion but in a subtle manner makes a firm statement. Park features performances by Sachin Gurjale, Vinod Ravindran and Ravindra Vijay.
"It is a play because of the sake of the play," says Nirmala Ravindra, the spokesperson of Just Theatre, who adds that the group is excited about performing in the Habba for the first time. "Nobody is forced to take a message. You interpret it the way you want," she adds.
The story begins with a squabble among three individuals, who want to occupy their own space on the park bench. Soon the argument reaches its pinnacle, wherein questions on issues like space, time, possession and terrain come into picture. What begins as a light disagreement soon turns into a serious conflict. "It is all about space as the conflict that remains the same," says Nirmala. The play nakedly reveals the innate animal instinct in the human race. It shows that humans like animals also mark their own territories. The play thus has a universal appeal. Moreover, the company feels that the theme seems to be appropriate for a city like Bangalore in its present times.
"You slowly understand that it is one world and you have to find your own space and eventually make peace," she adds.
At: Ranga Shankara, J P Nagar
7 pm onwards
Call: 2649 3982
Ever thought a flute could sing? Yes, we were as surprised as you, when we heard it from Pravin Godkhindi, the flute maestro all set to show the city his melodious magic. He will open the show for none other than Pandit Jasraj's performance at this year's Habba and instead of performing a typical boring jugalband, that we've all heard enough of, he will present a solo recital with a twist.
What's the twist you ask? Well, Pravin promises to make his flute sing and the only way you'll see that magic unfurl is to be at the venue on time. "It feels great to be opening for the Panditji and I plan to play a few popular raags," Pravin says. "This Habba is also special as I have decided to stick to the traditional style and not trying anything contemporary," adds Pravin.
At: Chowdiah Memorial Hall
6.45 pm onwards
Call: 2344 5810
