I've always been fascinated by folk and fairy tales,” says 27-year-old theatre actor Akriti Singh. “These stories may have been written keeping children in mind, but the ideas conveyed are profound,” she says. Fuelled by the need to explore the real values hidden with these narratives, Singh decided to pen down and direct her first children’s play, titled Breadcrumbs. The play, which will be staged in the city this month, will see actors Varun Vazir, Dilshad Patel, Shivangi Singh, Gavin Methalaka and Pratik Kothari in key roles.

Singh uses fairytales as a reference point to discuss serious issues in a light-hearted way