Tales from Kashmir

News that emanates from Kashmir is often riddled with complexities that those living away from the picturesque state find hard to comprehend. What transpires as a result is a perception that either labels the common Kashmiri as the perpetrator of violence or the victim. Aiming to create a sense of balance between these differently positioned voices that emerge when speaking about Kashmir is an event that brings together a unique theatre performance and a book release.

While Information for/from Outsiders: Chronicles from Kashmir is a play that has been in development since 2013, as a collaborative effort between Dr Nandita Dinesh (in pic) and the Ensemble Kashmir Theatre Akademi in Srinagar, Dr Dinesh’s own experiences in conflict zones across the world find their way to her book, Theatre & War. The title offers a theoretical and practical reflection on making theatre in times of war.